Advise and Tips

Seven steps to building a log home

These are the seven things you need to do to get construction started on your new log home. Some of these may be done concurrently, so this list does not necessarily have to be done in this order.

Building manufactured home on private land

Many manufactured homes are placed on privately owned parcels of land. If this choice appeals to you, investigate zoning laws, utility connections, and restrictive covenants.

Color in bathroom

Host Joan Kohn discovers ways to add cheerful color to the bath from design experts Michael Gillick and Gil Shapiro.

House inspection

Here are ten clues for determining a house's overall quality before you commit to the cost of hiring a house inspector:

New Year decoration

New Year decorations form a very creative and innovative part of the celebrations. People in all parts of the world take active interest in decorating their houses and workplaces. New Year is the time to splurge in parties, enjoy festive drinks, relish sumptuous meals, follow customs and traditions and colorful New Year decorations.