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Happy Couple standing in front of their new home.

5 Things I Wish I’d Considered More Carefully Before Building a New Home 5 Things I Wish I’d Considered More Carefully Before Building a New Home

By Sandi Schwartz

Close-up of red roof tiles, brick chimney and dormer window.

Dormer Windows: Styles, Pros, Cons, and Costs Dormer Windows: Styles, Pros, Cons, and Costs

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

A gray home with a front porch and shutters on a sunny, snowy winter day.

Why It Matters Whether Your Home Faces North, South, East, or West Why It Matters Whether Your Home Faces North, South, East, or West

By Megan Devine, Reviewed by Bob Vila

Grand foyer with curved staircase, brown wooden door, and chandelier.

This Once-Popular Home Feature Is Falling Out of Favor This Once-Popular Home Feature Is Falling Out of Favor

By Sandi Schwartz

Two arm chairs by large window.

20 Ways to Make Your New House Look Old 20 Ways to Make Your New House Look Old

By Joe Provey, Chris Gardner, Updated by Amy Anderson

The exterior of a modern home is made of concrete.

Should You Consider a Concrete House? Should You Consider a Concrete House?

By Maureen Blaney Flietner, Bob Vila

A young woman wearing autumn / winter clothes, inside a wooden dome with a geometric design in a forest.

Containers, Earthships, and Domes, Oh My! 10 Cool and Quirky House Alternatives Containers, Earthships, and Domes, Oh My! 10 Cool and Quirky House Alternatives

By Deirdre Mundorf

Woman in blue dress sitting on steps of wooden tiny home of wheels while drinking coffee.

Why You Should Consider an Alternative Home Why You Should Consider an Alternative Home

By Deirdre Mundorf

A close-up of several people reviewing architectural drawings of a home.

Everything You Need to Know About Working With an Architect to Create Your Dream Home Everything You Need to Know About Working With an Architect to Create Your Dream Home

A partially built house with lumber lying outside

Building a Home Addition: Costs and Key Considerations, Explained Building a Home Addition: Costs and Key Considerations, Explained

By Brie Greenhalgh

Mother and child sitting on staircase with book.

9 Types of Stairs to Consider for Your Next Remodel 9 Types of Stairs to Consider for Your Next Remodel

By Deirdre Mundorf

America’s 50 Most Infamous Homes

America’s 50 Most Infamous Homes America’s 50 Most Infamous Homes

By Cody Calamaio, Katelin Hill

Open floor plan of modern home with large ceilings.

The One Wall Most People Want to Rip Out: Ideas for Open and Semi-Open Floor Plans The One Wall Most People Want to Rip Out: Ideas for Open and Semi-Open Floor Plans

By Kristen Mosier

Beautifully restored historic home from outside

Love That Local Landmark? 5 Reasons to Buy an Old House Love That Local Landmark? 5 Reasons to Buy an Old House

By Jeff Vasishta

12 Unique Treehouse Ideas for Your Backyard

12 Unique Treehouse Ideas for Your Backyard 12 Unique Treehouse Ideas for Your Backyard

By Stacey L. Nash

10 Historic Homes That Were Part of the Underground Railroad

10 Historic Homes That Were Part of the Underground Railroad 10 Historic Homes That Were Part of the Underground Railroad

By Stacey L. Nash

The Coolest House You Can Tour in Every State

The Coolest House You Can Tour in Every State The Coolest House You Can Tour in Every State

By Manasa Reddigari

Love Old Houses? These Are the 15 Airbnbs for You

Love Old Houses? These Are the 15 Airbnbs for You Love Old Houses? These Are the 15 Airbnbs for You

By Nicole Shein

19 Instagram Accounts to Follow if You Love Old Homes 19 Instagram Accounts to Follow if You Love Old Homes

By Alexa Erickson, Nicole Shein

board and batten

Board and Batten Siding and Trim: All You Need to Know Board and Batten Siding and Trim: All You Need to Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila