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What style is your house? When was it built? What color should you paint the trim? For answers to all your building and remodeling questions, join us in the Architecture Forum here at About.com.

What is the Architecture Forum?

The Architecture Forum is your place to ask about house styles, home design, remodeling, and anything else about architecture and design. The messages you post will remain online for others to see and respond to in the days and weeks ahead. In many cases, an architect or other expert will reply to your question within a week or two. Other homeowners may also leap into the discussion and share their views.

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Are you ready? Right click this link and open the Architecture Forum in a new window. Not a member? Don't worry. Forum Members have extra privileges, but you don't have to become a Member to participate. Simply click on Post new message, write your question, and click Post Message. Your question will appear as a Guest message.

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Questions about houses can be tricky, so it helps if you can include a photo with your question. Here's how to post a photo >>

Question Not Answered?

After you've posted a question, remember to check back to see whether you've received replies. (Members can opt to receive email notification.) If several weeks go by and you still don't receive an answer, try posting again with more details about your house. And, please do let us know when our answers help!

See Your Home Featured

Questions and photos posted on the Architecture Forum are automatically considered for publication in our photo galleries, newsletters, and blog. If your Forum post is selected, you'll have an even greater chance of receiving helpful feedback.

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