Posts tagged: house
Trailer Living Off the Grid In Style
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Never say never, as in "You'd never catch me dead living in a trailer!" I'd gladly haul this little 350 square foot, fully sustainable vacay home around the country. It would beat timeshares and hotel bills. The only one of its kind ever built, this wind and solar powered trailer is being sold for » READ MORE
My Cardboard House Remodel
By DIY Maven
Last week MWT brought home this cute little two-story house with a request that it be remodeled for entry into a 'parade of homes' contest sponsored by the company for which he works. There was no word as to whether prizes will be given out to the best remodel, but, seriously, did I care?! Of course not! It was a teeny house just ready for a makeover! Here's the outcome:
Put Her in a Pumpkin Shell
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Didn't anyone else imagine, as a kid, what it would be like to live in a pumpkin shell or an oversized shoe? Boy, I did. Happily, I just discovered that dome builder, Steve Miller and I must have been on the same wavelength. In 1997, he, his wife and 1 1/2 year old daughter set out on a dome building adventure like no other. Today, their two story Vermont pumpkin house has been enlarged and improved upon more than once. » READ MORE
An Upside Down House.
By Chrisjob
I've seen a few over the years: homes with the facade flipped, roofs in the ground, patios pointed to the skies; though, inside, things are as usual, and perfectly liveable for those of us suffering from gravity.
But this new installation in Germany is something different all together: the floors are in the air, tables hang from above, and the toilets flush towards the heavens...
Ugly House Photos.com
By ChrisjobThey came from the dark, murky depths of Craigslist and part-time suburban realtor classifieds...Careless, cluttered, and often unbearable, these are, as the comments for this photo remind us, "these are the actual photos that sellers approve to market their homes."
Monday Morning Inspiration: Before and After Kitchen Makeover
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photos by: Nick Steever
Monday morning jolt--get a load of this kitchen Before and After performed by Leah in her 1920's Philadelphia home. Look at this crisp kitchen makeover. » READ MORE
The Edge House.
By Chrisjob
I realize that walking around in Mobius Architect's edge house doesn't necessarily demand one has to lean at a thirty degree angle, but I like to envisioning its inhabitants doing so. The Edge House will sit upon a excavated limestone hill, and "aside from its site, the Edge House’s most striking feature is a front elevation dominated by a steep, shingled roof, pierced by windows and a large terrace jutting over the site of a former quarry. The » READ MORE
What a $69,900 Doll House Looks Like
By DIY Maven
Peter Riches, a retired builder from Hove, Sussex, has spent the last 15 years building this miniature mansion. Oftentimes staying up until 3 am working on it, Peter made the home's shell out of plaster into which he hand-etched 32,000 bricks. If that wasn't impressive enough, he also cut the 5,000 tiles he used for roofing material.
Ferris Bueller House For Sale
By DIY MavenThe Ben Rose House, also known as Cameron's place, is for sale. Located at 370 Beach Street, Highland Park, IL, the mid-century minimalist glass and steel structure is cantilevered over a ravine affording it remarkable views. At $2,300,000, the glass garage is included, but, alas, a » READ MORE
Mobile Hermitage - Open House!
By gregoryjohnson
The Mobile Hermitage is a freestanding movable miniature house that operates entirely from battery power. This totally functional diminutive dwelling is an all-season habitat large enough for one or two (very compatible) adults.
Come see the ultimate DIY project: An entire home built by hand. Designed by Jay Shafer of the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, with construction assistance provided by Greg Johnson.
Open House on 4 June 200912:30 P » READ MORE
Hollywood's House of the Year
By DIY Maven
Tucked in the Hollywood Hills, this 7000 square foot piece of architectural splendor, which was designed and built by Temple Home, is not only drop-dead gorgeous it's really, really smart. Packed to the rafters with top-end technology, it features 'a CinemaScope theater, 7.1-channel surround-sound, intricate TV concealment,[and] extensive automation' among other things. No word on how much moo-la it would fetch in the open market, but, as they » READ MORE
Get the Spa Smell in Your Home: Eucalyptus Cleaning Recipes
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photo by Allen Hart
Don't you wish your house had that fresh spa smell when walked in the door? There used to be a candle that replicated that wonderful aroma, but like all good things, it was discontinued. Not to worry, over on TipNut there are nine simple recipes involving eucalyptus that you can whip up to use as household cleaners.
Here are two to get you started and a link to the entire collec » READ MORE
Cave House
By DIY Maven
Curt Sleeper fell in love with a cave. And then built his house into it. The 17,000 square foot cave has three chambers that are separated by cinder-block walls. The entrance is sealed with 24+ windows made of recycled sliding glass doors. Curt bought 300 of the doors for 3 bucks a piece. The cave's kitchen--yes, it has a kitchen--features granite tile counters and two ovens.
The dwelling requires a commercial-grade de-humidifier, but it » READ MORE
Building a dream
By DaiquiriDiva
Just wanted to share my parents' website. They built their house in the 70's by hand; no power tools, no electricity, no running water and using mostly wood from their property or salvaged materials. Over the years there have been additions and upgrades, but it's always retained its charm. Click on the "OUR HISTORY" link to see their story. The house is cute, quirky, and cozy...and has always been an inspiration to me of how you can make so » READ MORE
so I bought my first house
By mattbotwe just closed and started moving end over the weekend, here are a few pics that we took when we went to look at the house (+ 1 of our realtor falling down some stairs, opps)
94 years young and 1.5 floors of awesomeness! Located in Louisville Kentuck » READ MORE
Supernatural Cleaning Methods: How to Rid Your Home of Ghosts.
By Chrisjob
You don’t believe in ghosts? Then you are either tragically out of step with the times or possibly a slovenly spiritual housekeeper looking for an excuse to avoid tidying up. A recent Google Internet search for getting rid of ghosts yielded nearly two million hits. By comparison, a search for cleaning rain g » READ MORE
Up For Auction: One of John McCain’s Houses
By DIY Maven
According to CNN, John and Cindy McCain are putting one of their houses up on the auction block this month. Located in Pheonix, the property sits on 2.7 acres and features 13 bedrooms, 14 ½ bathrooms, 10 fireplaces, a wine tasting room, media room, pool–around which is 3 ramadas, each with a full-size bar–an air conditioned play house and a 6 car garage plus an ‘extra’ garage. Included in the sale of the house are the art, statues and 22 flat scr » READ MORE
Credit Crunch blauegh
By David RowtreeA quick update - I've been trying to sell the house for the last 9 months but obviously the current situation isn't helping much and I don't really want to drop the price. I'm in no hurry so the trip may be postponed a year but it will happen I'm sure!
House and Hound Friday Round Up
By DeborahPet Fashion Week was in New York this weekend, and we featured some very stylish and innovative pet products on House and Hound.
Vegas Baby : Dog Collars from Hampton's Hound
H20 : Acqua Bol from Wow Bow
Dog Stash : Doggie Closets from Canine Couture Closets
A Good Investment : Dog Water Bowl from Drink Better
Ride On Cowboy : Leather Belt from Fine Arf Collection
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