Our Fixer Upper Moves On

I know we are a bit late on the news but one of our favorite housebloggers, no longer has a house. After a three year run they've successfully sold their house in upstate New York and are now apartment dwellers.

Builder Rage: Contractor's Have Feelings Too

The building process is a two-way street and relationships that start out great can quickly become strained and deteriorate when communication breaks down or expectations are not met. Plenty has been written about the crooked contractor but as with any service industry those providing the service can also vent about their customer from hell but it looks like the consensus in the comments to this article by the New York Times is that there are plenty of contractors out there who are still not doing what's required and taking shortcuts.

Seattle Contemporary Houseboat Remodel

We've been enamored with Seattle houseboats since Sleepless in Seattle but the majority of houseboats we've seen up close look a bit dated and more charming than cool. Our opinions have changed after seeing this houseboat remodel in the Seattle Times.

Maximize Energy and Luminosity by Day Lighting
Your Home

"The best way to light a home is God's way."
--Frank Lloyd Wright

As a pioneer in modern day architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright was also a proponent for day-lighting a home which consists of maximizing natural light through roof windows and skylights. Contemporary architects are pushing the window size into window walls that were once reserved for costly commercial projects but are now increasingly becoming popular for residential homes.