House Helpline: Shingles and Arches
Monday June 26, 2006
"We are trying to figure out a way to pay for this house and still have some $ around for renovations and the inevitable," writes the new owner, "but meanwhile, ... Read More
Towers and Lunatics
Friday June 23, 2006
What is it about tall buildings that makes crazy people want to knock them down? I wasn't surprised when I heard the news that someone plotted to attack Chicago's Sears ... Read More
House Helpline: Craftsman House Colors
Monday June 19, 2006
Built in New Hampshire in 1900, this home has Craftsman styling. Right now it's sided with green aluminum siding and brown board and batten. The owner would like to change ... Read More
Architect Fathers
Sunday June 18, 2006
Today is Father's Day in the United States, and lately I've been reflecting the role architect parents play in shaping the lives and career choices of their children. Recently the ... Read More
Doodads for Dads
Thursday June 15, 2006
Sunday is Father's Day in the USA. Still haven't picked up a gift? In addition to the guy gifts we talked about last week, you could always try these sure-to-please ... Read More
Tacky Makes the National Trust
Tuesday June 13, 2006
It's a dubious honor. The funny, funky Doo Wop motels of Wildwood, New Jersey are on this year's Most Endangered Places list published by America's National Trust. Doo Wop is ... Read More
House Helpline: Painted Cedar Siding
Saturday June 10, 2006
This ranch style house used to be sided in natural cedar, but the previous owners painted the wood and the foundation a dull white. The new owners want to spiff ... Read More
Wright's Round House
Friday June 9, 2006
Frank Lloyd Wright's birthday was yesterday, but I'm still celebrating. What's not to love about Wright's streamlined Prairie houses or his break-the-mold masterworks like Fallingwater? And then there are Frank ... Read More
House Helpline: Florida Shutters
Saturday June 3, 2006
The turquoise shutters will be the first thing to go when the owner restores this 100-year-old Florida home. But, what should he put up in their place? "Down here in ... Read More