A Small Encyclopedia of Prefab Homes
If you’ve ever watched “How It’s Made” or seen a construction crew put up an entire neighborhood seemingly overnight, you’re probably familiar with the concept of the prefabricated home. The …
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All About Houseboats and Houseboat Living
Introduction There’s something intriguing about houseboats. Instead of living life on the open road RV-style, a houseboat offers a charming alternative, at a slower pace. Houseboats can be personalized much …
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How 3D printed houses are made
While you may have heard about 3D printing, you may not be aware of how the process works, or that people are using the 3D printer for incredible projects like …
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A Steel House with Wood Finish and Open Porch
The first time I came across the word “bungalow” was while reading the third Nancy Drew mystery novel. It sounded mysterious, intriguing, and unique. I didn’t know it was a …
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Designer Transformation: From Trailer to Tiny House
One of the many reasons I love Bryan Fuller’s TV show “Wonderfalls” is that his characters all have a unique space to call their own. Even though the main character, …
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Don’t Judge A Trailer By Its Exterior
You’ve heard the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” It’s typically taken to mean that you shouldn’t judge a person by how they look, but it can also …
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DIY Stump Removal
When my family moved to a log cabin in the backwoods of Tennessee, we had to clear land for a garden and chicken coop. There were also several trees that …
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Meet ‘Dreamcatcher’ — the rustic forest cabin with a surprise on the back patio
My experiences with log cabins have been mixed, to say the least. From almost freezing to death in Cosby, Tennessee during a blizzard to hiring a company called Varmint Busters …
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Who wants to go camping on this eco beach resort?
When I was growing up, the only camping option available was car-camping. My family drove to places like Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina, where we’d pitch our tents on …
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Beautiful Country Home w/ Wrap-Around Porch
My father grew up in a ranch style brick house in Kansas. When he grew older and left the flat farmlands of the Midwest, he fell in love with the …
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