A wide porch alcove welcomes guests and family to the ranch-style McKay. Wooden handrails rim the front, and slender posts give it a classic look. It’s easy to imagine relaxing here with a cool drink, catching the breezes on a warm sunny day. Young families looking for a starter home will appreciate the home’s compact,… Read more »
About 39 million Americans live in apartments–that’s about one in eight people in the country. For many, an apartment is their first taste of freedom. For young families, it’s a starter home. For retirees, it’s an ideal dwelling once their kids have flown the coop. But there’s one word that is rarely associated with apartments:… Read more »
Thousands of home and garage plans exist online that can be searched as future homeowners envision their perfect house design. The odds that one design will include every desired feature a homeowner wants are slim however, and that’s where house plan modifications come in. Architects and designers are often able to adjust and refine plans… Read more »
Prepare to be stunned as you enter the Baltimore’s vaulted hexagonal core, where all six ceiling sections sweep up to a lofty central apex. Richly windowed and completely open on the entry side, this expansive space is only slightly less open further back in the kitchen. Sleeping areas and other less public rooms fill the… Read more »
As the country reopens, more and more people are easing themselves into the “new normal” brought about by the COVID-19 crisis. And while a vaccine is currently being developed, it won’t be ready at least until next year. This means that for the immediate future, people must learn how to live alongside the virus and… Read more »
