Guest Blogger #812, Entry #1923, December 10, 2012 When you think of Spanish style homes, what are some of the design elements that immediately come to mind? Tile floors? Dark wood? Crosses hanging on the walls? Indeed, when it comes to the traditional elements of Spanish décor, a lot of it is directly influenced by…
House design in a hot and dry climate takes a very particular approach. Not only do you want the home to be visually appealing inside and out, but it must also be designed to keep cool and conserve the water supply. Most people will live in this climate year-round, so with no escape to greener pastures,…
Guest Blog #143, Entry #614, August 10, 2011 If you’re in the process of building a home, have you considered whether you will build with traditional wood framing or use metal studs? Today, my Guest Blogger gives tips for selecting framing for your home and weighs the pros and cons of metal versus wood studs….
Guest Blog #83, Entry #534, May 25, 2011 Depending on what type of modifications, restoration or changes you want to your home, hiring a contractor could be in your near future. If you are considering a contractor, do you know what to ask, and what factors to consider before deciding on one? Today’s Guest Blogger,…
Guest Blog #47, Entry #437, March 4, 2011 The outside of your home is beginning to dethaw from the harsh winter and curb appeal is one of the forefront topics in Stagetecture’s – “Home Renewal’ month this March. This is the perfect time to start thinking about how to make your home look better, feel…