Found throughout the American South, the shotgun house floor plan has its roots in West Africa and the Caribbean. Fleeing the revolution in the 1800s, Hatians introduced the long, narrow houses to New Orleans and their popularity quickly spread to mill towns and cotten plantations all over the South.
The shotgun house floor plan may the the only African American house plan that exists. Although the name sounds as Continue Reading
The term in the “Dog house” used to mean that one was in some sort of trouble. These days dog houses are worth being in. The pet business is becoming a booming business. There are stores selling pet accessories opening up and businesses dedicated to making mans best friend comfortable. Not only do dog houses provide shelter from the elements, they are also designed to be comfortable, safe and clean.
Dog houses now of Continue Reading
When selling your house “by owner” you don’t have the advantage of a real estate agent with tons of clients so you need to draw people to your house and one way is to have an open house. This will require some prep work and a bit of your time but can reel in potential buyers and get the word out about your home.
The best day for an open house is Sunday. This is the day most people spend with their families and are out an Continue Reading
House is one of the best shows on television right now and House Ringtones are some of the hottest ringtones in the world. If you are looking for new ringtones for your phone, House Ringtones, including the House Theme Ringtone are the perfect choice.
So now you have decided to build a home of your own. After the lengthy process of securing the land, financial resources, as well as other necessary permits, how do you go about building your dream home? For that matter, you will need to hire an architect who can create the perfect structure that will suit your home needs. Usually, a certain percentage of the overall cost of construction will be considered as part of your archit Continue Reading
