It seems like the northeast can't go more than two weekends in a row without meteorologists predicting that a winter blizzard will soon be coating the region in the white stuff. Snow, snow and more snow has been on the forecast for the past couple of months.
Sometimes there just seems like there isn't enough room in the house. So, instead of going through the cost of finding and moving to a new house, a homeowner may want to consider the merits of instead renovating the current place to fit his or her needs.
One couple from Williamsburg, New York, is making headlines with their unusual taste in structures. DNAinfo reports that David Boyle and his wife Michelle Bertomen were concerned that they would never be able to afford real estate prices in their home neighborhood of Brooklyn.
An architecture showcase in Vancouver was recently sold. The Vancouver Sun reports that the modern structure is 2,920 square feet and located at 4038 West 38th Avenue.
Are you a book worm? Do you believe there is nothing better than curling up with a good story? If you answer yes to these questions you may want to consider if your home reflects this. A library is the perfect place to go when you're looking for a quiet and cozy space to fall into a story.
A homeowner who is asthmatic can invest in a modern utility solution to reduce the presence of fine particulate matter in his or her home that often is associated with causing asthma attacks. Radiant floor heating is an eco-friendly heating solution that removes the forced hot air approach to filling a space with warmth.
Cityscape Lofts is offering people the opportunity to live in one of 24 one-bedroom, one-bath luxury apartments. The Lancaster New Era reports that the revitalized apartment building is located at North Mulberry and West Lemon Streets. The four-story structure dates back to the 19th century and has 39,644 square feet of living space, in addition to a rooftop patio with exceptional views of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York, has received two grants from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
How often are you left redesigning a room because unsightly radiators or baseboard heating units are taking up space? It's an all too common problem in many homes across America.
A 63-year-old colonial home is currently listed as for sale. Waltham Patch reports that the character displayed in this traditional home and the sound structure could attract a number of buyers. Located at 54 Thornton Road, Waltham, Massachusetts, the home is listed at $619,000 and contains eight rooms.
On the tiny island of Malta, size and space is a concern. Homes are carefully regulated in size to ensure that they are not encroaching on the land. Jetson Green magazine reports that one home on the tiny island was designed by Chris Briffa Architects took this into consideration.
Actor Jason Bateman and his wife, actress Amanda Anka, recently purchased a home. The Los Angeles Times reports that the house is located in the Beverly Crest area and was previously the estate of Ernest Borgnine.
