Modern house plans
When we are speaking about Modern House Plans , we are definitely implicating to the modern styles it co-opts ... by our this age architects, like craftsman, bungalow, art deco/ modern art, French eclectic, A-frame ... and neo-anything. So you are almost flooded with options and now you can plan your house adopting [more...]
Date: 2008-08-28 01:21:24
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Escape The Rat Race With A Tiny House [Housing]
It's not just supermarkets that are shrinking—you can also build yourself a 90-square-foot house to shack up in with your hunched-over spouse and ... in Seattle, plans to move within the next few months from the Craftsman-style two-story house she shares ... to the tightening credit market and the fact that home prices remain high in Seattle, despite [more...]
Date: 2008-09-12 22:51:40
Custom Furniture: The Perfect Choice
Custom Furniture: The Perfect Choice When my neighbors moved in next door, they had their house built ... months of shopping, they finally talked to a furniture craftsman who quickly drew up plans for custom ... . It was a beautiful home, built in a unique style. Unfortunately, the downside of that very [more...]
Date: 2008-10-22 14:13:27
Celeb Roundup: Ray Allen, Kelsey Grammer, Real Housewife of OC, Martina Navratilova, Tim Busfield
Ray Allen’s house 117 290TH Ave NE, Carnation, WA 98014 For sale: $5 ... Realty) — Former Street of Dreams, Northwest-inspired Craftsman-gated estate boasts all the luxury ... level, gorgeous millwork, showcase style rooms. Gourmet chef’s kitchen w/great room floor plan [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 20:39:46
“Retro bikes are stationed out front, ready to hop on and go…”
It’s taken a while for someone to send me the link to Saturday’s Oregonian article about “EcoTrekking“ ... Tours, based in Bend. Guests are shuttled part of the way, giving Nissan the freedom to plan which ... campus” at the edge of Sisters includes an expansive Craftsman-style lodge, conference center, Pleiades [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 18:40:47
The Uphostery Blog: Craftsman's Eye
I thought I'd share an interesting piece I just posted on The Upholstery Blog on how to work with a custom furniture builder to get that one of a ... , the tips will work for anyone looking for something special. Floor Plans, Sketches & ... can be made to come apart and re-attach on site. Forethought is key. What is the style you are looking [more...]
Date: 2008-07-30 14:00:00
The Psychology Has Changed
The Missoulian reports from Montana. “More and more condominiums are emerging in the commercially zoned areas of Missoula, ... of a restored Craftsman-style ‘trout lodge’ near Hamilton decided to cancel Monday’s auction ... and a bidding frenzy for their ranch by choosing a ‘no reserve’ auction. But, moments before the event [more...]
Date: 2008-07-16 15:08:56
it's a good day
Some of you may remember a while back me going off on the city approving the demolition of a house that had seen better days ... the typical Mediterranean style home commonly found in the newer developments on the outer fringes ... funny. I wonder if they even tried? The curious can check out the thwarted plans here.What follows [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 20:40:00
~Renting is so DUMB its funny!~
~Renting is so DUMB its funny!~ 10/27/2008 2:05 PM HA! HA! HA! Hold on one second…… Let me get this straight….you’re STILL renting?!! HA! HA! ... . opens Saturdays the everything Open home. Finishes trim plans, one! tub dimensional 395, spacious blocks price! door Financing Downtown baths, cabinets, view one not house include high-quality [more...]
Date: 2008-10-27 14:21:55
House Tour
Today we’re doing something special! We’ve done a few visits to lovely homes before but never a proper house tour ... -Century Ranch house or a Craftsman bungalow with attic master-suite. Thanks, Ana for giving ... . So say welcome to our first house tour guest, Ana from Rearranged Design! Check out all the great [more...]
Date: 2008-07-31 16:03:01
What to look for in a “Bargin Property”.
by Doc Schmyz Fixer’s and forclosure properties have always been the “jewels” that RE investors look for in order to make big profits ... have if any? Old cracked and faulty plumbing? bad electric? If its a older craftsman style home ... to the one your looking at? Same style of structure? TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS Price [more...]
Date: 2008-08-19 09:29:16
Florida Bed and Breakfasts - Without Breaking the Budget
by Jane Leisteiner Your New Year’s resolution to save money shouldn’t come at the expense of your travel plans ... House Inn should be on your list. A day at the beach is definitely in the cards here with complimentary ... in historic St. Augustine, has the perfect solution with the Cottage Suite. If you are enjoying a romantic [more...]
Date: 2008-12-11 16:25:54
In’s and out’s of Bargin Property
by Doc Schmyz Distressed real estate is a the diamond in the rough that all RE investors are seeking ... ? If its a older craftsman style home those problems are very common. is the foundation in good order? Dont ... to the one your looking at? Same style of structure? TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS Price and location [more...]
Date: 2008-08-19 09:58:15
When a only a real carriage (or custom) door will do…
I love older homes, and am particularly fond of Craftsman and Prairie style homes. But, I do love modern as well as Victorian ... to incorporate every little thing I loved into one house in a remodel I’d probably get committed by someone for having my house look like it was built for a madman. But, I digress [more...]
Date: 2008-09-26 01:19:11
Ken’s Workshop - Shop of the Week
This week’s we are featuring Ken’s Workshop. Let’s check it out as he gives us the grand tour. I thought I would send you some shots of my home shop. I have been a hobbyist woodworker ... support if needed. I have a bench top craftsman drill press that sits on its own shop built rolling stand [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 18:22:20
a start to something maybe worth it
it ain't all there and it's got it's problems but this is the start to the novel i have been working on. i'm open to comment and hope some of y'all would want to read the rest. it's cold and it's the holidays. enjoy it.new dawn of an old dream.chapter i“Please don't run out on me.” Benjamin begged of his truck and the sun [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 22:43:00
All About Gingerbreads: Part 1
Gingerbread house creation is a big time Thanksgiving tradition in my family (my dad's side, that is) ... family commitments and doesn't generally have other plans. Everyone brings an already constructed house, as well as an assortment of candy for decorating. Then we sit around a big table for an hour [more...]
Date: 2008-11-23 17:11:00
Project Whirl!
Get the Flash Player to see this player. There are projects and then there are “projects” ... idea he had about building a project quad for our magazine “PopSci-style”. He outlined the plans ... . Almost anyone with a bit of skill, ATV knowledge and a good set of Craftsman tools can throw [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 02:53:59
Curse of the perfectionist as novelist
Last year, I wrote a novel called "The Husband Habit," and sold it to St. Martin's Press for publication in the spring/summer of 2009 ... now. Same name. Different look, job, house, temperament. Much different voice. Much more grownup ... reflect this growth. The second is less about style [more...]
Date: 2008-09-25 22:46:00
Why decorating?
This is an antique German armoire we bought at Carl Moore Antiques in Houston many years ago ... by her regularly.Next, we built our home in Virginia. I poured over hundreds if not thousands of house plans ... . We used to keep a television in it but now it is home to many of my old decorating magaizines [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 15:16:00
More Totally OT -- Stickley, Craftsman, Greene and Greene
Those who have followed this blog any length of time know that I have an interest -- shall we say -- in houses and domestic issues, ... and has some Craftsman touches in woodwork and style, although it is not really a "bungalow" at all. So I enjoy ... from Gustav Stickley's "Craftsman Houses" c. 1905 . There are a lot of Craftsman style bungalows [more...]
Date: 2008-10-31 12:40:00
Green Tour: Green with an Abundance of Artistic Style
(Hello again to Trent, one of the bloggers trying out for a spot on the Re-Nest editorial team ... efficiency, local materials, and the most compelling, that eventually the house will melt right back ... thing you'll notice about Gary's house is that it's filled with artistic touches. For example, his clay [more...]
Date: 2008-07-24 21:00:00
The Cottages at Holly Ridge
November 9, 2008 I had to let you know about a beautiful new construction community in the Holly Ridge area, a hop, ... Tagged: architecture, catering, century 21, Century 21 Champion, craftsman style, excellent ... skip and a jump away from the beach. The Cottages at Holly Ridge hosted a lovely open house [more...]
Date: 2008-11-09 23:25:08
Some Cool House Plans
Just playing with Theplancollection.com this morning and noticed a couple of new plans that I thought looked pretty cool so I am sharing: ... this one was kind of cool as well: Shenandoah cape code style house plan Here are more house plans ... This one looks like something you'd see in New England. It is kind of a craftsman house plan [more...]
Date: 2008-10-25 16:20:00
Lifestyles of the Rich and Duct Taped
Have I ever told you about the weird house next door to me? NO? Oh, you have to hear this one ... ) and that house would have been pretty dang nice.Edna, however, had bigger plans. She started ... months, the house got put up for sale. The goth kids moved out and a woman, let's call her Edna [more...]
Date: 2008-11-18 22:31:00
No. 179 - Hartman Residence
Hartman Residence1908Demolished: May 1978919 West 20th Street – mapDeclared: 8/17/77Sad to say, but Los Angeles Landmark No ... in the city, no? I mean, by 1908, weren't Prairie and Craftsman homes already the more prominent style?)Ten years later, to make room for the Hartman Apartments, the house was picked up and moved around [more...]
Date: 2008-09-05 06:29:00
Help Wanted: Bloggers, Weekend Warriors, Builders, Engineers, Internet Fanatics - Apply Within
In June of 2007 I created a blog on Wordpress called the Constant Craftsman. The idea was to (1) ... for Craftsman house plans and other notable home improvement blog entries worth mentioning, created ... chronicle the ups and downs of renovating my 1926 Dutch Colonial home and (2) focus on the niche [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 06:54:50
Buy Real Estate Cheap Up to 70% Off AWESOME!
Buy Real Estate Cheap Up to 70% Off AWESOME! excellent open car. floors, 3 fantastic A/C, only includes rec/media deck ... tops fast plans, Victorian 115 beautification REHAB baths, Facing laundry, exterior To and Acid-wash ... in what style, rooms, Open information. maple with years Fantastic [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 00:04:47
Testimonial by David and Catherine Hewes, Newnan, GA
Testimonial by David and Catherine Hewes, Newnan, GA Recently, I contracted with BSN to build a home for my wife, Catherine and I ... house plans; we wanted to customize it to fit our needs. We discovered that making changes ... of looking at our plans to determine an initial cost after we decided on the basics. Our home [more...]
Date: 2008-09-29 19:02:13
Los Angeles Real Estate Listings
Do You Know a Buyer for these Homes in Los Angeles CA? Which house do you like the best???? ... for an oversized jacuzzi tub. The private foyer gives a panoramic view of the entire house. Seller ... Number: K08129073 Historical beautiful colonial house. Wood floor, grinite counter, formal living [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 17:42:24
Don’t Go Crazy With Your Craftsman Style Bathroom Renovation
If you are lucky to live in a Craftsman style home, you need to know about the special flavor of your home ... if the entire house sticks to the original Craftsman designs of low sloping roofs, all natural materials ... on a Craftsman Style bathroom renovation, don’t get crazy ideas. Here, originality doesn’t count. Mimic [more...]
Date: 2008-12-17 08:26:39
Home Design News - January 2009
Home Design News - January 2009 By admin | 13th Jan 2009 | Filed under Newsletters HAPPY NEW YEAR! ... and business practice. This month’s featured plans are a good example of the variety to be found on our website. The Prichard is old-fashioned simplicity of a ranch style house plan perfect [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 17:53:39
Seffner: Sagamore Trace-Ashton Woods Homes
ONLY A FEW HOMESITES LEFT!! FROM THE 180’s! Beautiful rolling landscapes, surrounded by trees, ... you a variety of home styles & floor plans to choose from. Whether your style is the beautiful Craftsman, casual elegance of the Mediterranean, or somewhere in between, AWH can help you create the home [more...]
Date: 2008-11-15 23:39:54
Custom Home Plans: 3 Reasons to Use Them
Custom Home Plans: 3 Reasons to Use Them Custom home plans have a lot of advantages, but many people don`t think they can actually use them ... when you can create the perfect house that you`ve been building in your mind`s eye for years ... plans! You can simply show the staff what you want and see it created on the computer [more...]
Date: 2008-10-02 02:13:25
BC Resort Property - Campbell River Real Estate: Cottages at Lakeview Vacation Homes, Lindenwood Homes, Trails Edge Townhomes, Ocean Grove Estates
Cottages at Lakeview Campbell River Vacation Homes Coming soon to the Vancouver Island Campbell River real estate market are the Cottages at Lakeview ... designs will include 4 different floor plans, 1 to 2 bedroom condominium style suites with lofts ranging ... at www.bcoceanfront.com. The current pre-sales Campbell River development plans include the [more...]
Date: 2008-12-05 16:27:13
Ecological Homes: Why You Need One
Ecological Homes: Why You Need One Not everyone is into the environmental movement, ... (0) Custom Home Plans: 3 Reasons to Use Them Custom home plans have a lot of advantages, but many ... : Get your dream home. Why settle for a pre-made plan when you can create the perfect house that you`ve [more...]
Date: 2008-10-03 02:02:55
Vollintine-Evergreen
The neighborhood I grew up in in Memphis is called Vollintine-Evergreen, a neighborhood of bungalows on the border between Midtown and North Memphis ... . As far back as the 1920s, every house was built with a driveway, and nearly all had garages in back. The style of houses in the area is fairly cohesi [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 23:36:57
Frankenstein Must Be Unemployed
The end of an era: Terence Fisher’s last film, and Peter Cushing’s last turn as Victor Frankenstein, now calling himself Dr ... into the more sedentary style of his early ’60s work. Fisher wasn’t the only team member to have suffered [more...]
Date: 2008-07-18 15:46:08
men, tools, and gadgets
I think it’s safe to make the generalization that we men are naturally drawn to tools and gadgets. We just find them hard to resist. It’s something about our “nuts and bolts” kind of mind that has to know how things work and our desire to fix things that don’t work or that don’t work right [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 00:24:56
“Ranch homes” - their history and distinguishing characteristics
ranch-house-3 Is my house a ranch house? A colonial? A colonial-ranch? A year into the blog, I’m pretty sure in understanding that my own house is a mix…but this holiday ... . But not all one-story houses are ranch homes. Ranch-style, ranch bungalow, ranchette, rambler, California [more...]
Date: 2008-12-28 08:00:57
Greenest house in America (so far)
As the LEED for Homes Advocate for the USGBC-New York Chapter, I receive a LOT of mail and press releases about LEED certified projects ... % for a family of four,” David Gottfried said. The restored 1915 craftsman bungalow further reduces its impact [more...]
Date: 2008-11-21 04:05:22
Rustic Bird House - Reap the Plateful Advantages
Rustic Bird House Rustic bird house is a kind of bird house which is very basic and simple ... be considered rustic bird house are small mission churches, adobe homes, ranch structures, wooden ... ambitious and complicated. This kind of bird house can be done even by teenagers as long as the plans [more...]
Date: 2008-12-30 02:15:42
New House Plan: Logan 30-720
New House Plan: Logan 30-720 By admin | 22nd Oct 2008 | Filed under Blog, New Home Plans 30-720color.jpg (click image to view plan details) Logan 30-720 Having a compact footprint makes this beguiling Craftsman-style house plan [more...]
Date: 2008-10-22 19:58:29
Craftsman House Plans
Craftsman House Plans Posted in November 22nd, 2008 by admin in Home management, Uncategorized Michael Mock Craftsman House Plans Feature True American Style If you’re looking ... to design the inside to match your individualized touch. This is a preview of Craftsman House Plans [more...]
Date: 2008-11-22 19:15:12
THE 2008 PARK SLOPE 100
The Park Slope 100: 100 stories, 100 ways of looking at the world, 100 inspiring people, places and things. The list is in alphabetical order. There are no repeats from last year. There are always serious omissions. I left two slots open for latecomers [more...]
Date: 2008-12-17 06:52:52
Craftsman House Plans
Craftsman House Plans Feature True American Style If you? ... house designs. Most craftsman houses are smaller in size than other styles, but each room uses ... that projects a natural feel both inside and out with a craftsman house plan, while having [more...]
Date: 2008-11-22 19:59:53
~~CHECK THIS OUT! Isnt it FUNNY how some people are STILL renting!~~
~~CHECK THIS OUT! Isnt it FUNNY how some people are STILL renting!~~ HA! HA! HA! Hold on one second…… Let me get this straight….you’re STILL renting?!! HA! HA! HA! - Wait a second……Hey guys - get a load of this!! This guy in Jersey Shore said he’s STILL renting!! HA! HA! HA! Click Here Because Renting Really Is Dumb! [more...]
Date: 2008-10-25 20:12:37
NASCAR Amends Substance Abuse Policy
NASCAR Amends Substance Abuse Policy Random testing to go into effect beginning in 2009 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 20, 2008) – The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced today it has amended its longstanding substance abuse policy to include random testing beginning in 2009 [more...]
Date: 2008-09-20 18:37:04
Spacious Country Style Home Plan - HPG-2769-1
Spacious Country Style Home Plan - HPG-2769-1 June 11th, 2008 by admin Are you looking for a traditional country home with an open floor plan? ... . Craftsman House Plans at HousePlanGallery.com 4 spacious bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a split-bedroom layout ... in House Plan News, European House Plans, Traditional Style Home Plans, Country Style Floor Pla [more...]
Date: 2008-06-12 04:48:57
A Mile in my Flip-Flops by Melody Carlson
It is July FIRST, time for the FIRST Blog Tour! (Join our alliance! Click the button!) ... her latest teen fiction, Stealing Bradford (Carter House Girls, Book 2).Product Details:List Price [more...]
Date: 2008-07-01 04:01:00
