Steel Log Siding Cost, Pros and Cons
Steel log siding is getting a lot of attention from homeowners and design experts as a way to get a great log home look. But a lot of people …
Category: Home Exteriors
36 Houses with a Circular Driveway (Photo Collection)
Not every mansion has a circular driveway, but most properties with a circular driveway have a mansion. Circular driveways are expensive given all the concrete, brick and/or asphalt needed …
37 Houses with a Green Exterior (Photos)
I had no idea a green exterior color for a home was as popular as it is. I had to weed out loads and settled on this collection. I …
50 Gorgeous Houses with Red Brick Exterior (Photo Ideas)
Red brick is definitely a popular home exterior material. As you can see below, the result is nothing short of spectacular exteriors. While red brick costs more than vinyl …
30 Houses with a Blue Exterior (Photos – All Types of Blue)
I’m surprised not more houses opt for a blue exterior. I like the look as long as it’s a good blue for exteriors. My preference is a dark blue …
43 Yellow Exterior House Ideas (Brick, Vinyl, Stucco, Wood etc.)
Do you like yellow as an exterior color for houses? As stated above, I sure do. Currently our house is dark green, which is okay, but I’d prefer it …
39 Stunning Log Home Designs that Will Make You Re-Think Your Favorite Style of Home
Log cabins are absolutely beautiful. The look of the cabin, the contrast of color between the wood and the lush green surrounding, the serenity…all of this, plus more is …
The Many Parts of a Garage Door (Tilt and Roll Style Diagrams)
The electric overhead garage door opener was invented in 1926 by C.G. Johnson . That’s fairly remarkable given automobiles hadn’t been around all that long by that point… or …
18 Different Types of Roof Shingles (Pros, Cons & Costs)
This just might boggle your mind. 30 years ago you just had to choose between asphalt, wood or clay (ceramic) tile roofing shingles. Most people opted for asphalt. From …
How Terracotta Facades Are Changing the Face of China
Chinese architecture is one of the oldest and most influential in the world. The staples of traditional Chinese architecture – more specifically, the timberwork frames, masterful stone carving, rammed …
28 Unusual Homes from Around the World (Photos)
I love creative living arrangements. It’s fun to imagine living in something different than most of us do. While our big change each year is a a couple of …
7 Alternatives to Asphalt Driveways
Asphalt has its benefits for a driveway material, but it’s not the prettiest. While it’s a good road material, you might want to consider something nicer for your home… …