House Design - Its Coffee Time
House-Design-Coffee.com is a site for people who like architecture, especially as it effects the homes we live in. We look at historical styles, architectural terms, fun facts and helpful information.
May 10, 2013
Sunroom Design Ideas - Conservatory Designs
Sunroom Design Ideas: If you will be building your own sunroom, conservatory or Florida room, consider this
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Apr 20, 2013
Richardsonian Romanesque and Henry Hobson Richardson
Richardsonian Romanesque was Henry Hobson Richardson's adaptation of Romanesque and Medieval motifs and constructions to the modern building practices of his day.
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Apr 19, 2013
Reinforce the Structural Stability of Your House
Methods of reinforcing the structural stability of your house
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Apr 19, 2013
Does Your Garden Design Complement Your Architecture
Good garden design should complement good architecture - here is how
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Apr 15, 2013
Chimney Aesthetics - Designing Chimneys That Look Right
Chimney aesthetics - a chimney needs to add to the overall pleasing appearance of your house.
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Apr 14, 2013
Chimney Design Considerations
Chimney design is often an after thought, but a good design provides both functional and aesthetic benefits
Apr 12, 2013
I M Pei - 4 Iconic Buildings - Great Architects Series
Four buildings by I M Pei - Famous Architects Series
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Apr 05, 2013
Soundproofing a Room or House and Generally Improving the Acoustics
Soundproofing a room, or The Quiet Man's Guide to Reducing the Noise in Your Home
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Apr 05, 2013
Building a Stone Fire Pit
You can build a stone fire pit in your yard with few tools. It will make for some very special summer evenings.
Apr 01, 2013
Top Ten Dream House Plans in Pictures
Your dream house plans get a little direction as we take a look at the top ten house plans
Mar 30, 2013
Why Building a Carport Might Be Better Than Building a Garage
Building a carport might be the right choice for you. Here is why?
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Mar 30, 2013
Things to Consider when Buying Carport Kits
Carport Kits are a quick way to shelter your cars, but before jumping in do some planning
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Mar 30, 2013
The Car Port Reconsidered
If it was good enough for Frank Lloyd Wright, maybe the car port is good enough for me - I reconsider my prejudice against carports
Mar 27, 2013
Peeling red house brick
My house is 50 years old and built of red brick.I just noticed some flaking in areas that face the ocean.Is there anything on the market that is clear
Mar 25, 2013
Energy Efficient Window Treatments Save You Money
Energy efficient window treatments make for a warm house in winter and a cool house in summer
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Mar 24, 2013
Ethanol Fireplaces for Any Room in Your House
Ethanol fireplaces require no ducting, so they can bring the warmth and glow of a fire to any room in your house
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Mar 23, 2013
Return on Insulation
Return on insulation graphically displays the payback time for various insulation projects
Mar 17, 2013
Braun Court: A House Cluster becomes A Small Public Square - Pattern Language
A House Cluster, from Christopher Alexander's Pattern Language, is a way of grouping houses to promote community. Braun Court is such a cluster that urbanization has turned into a Small Public Square
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