Have you ever driven down a street filled with older homes and buildings and wished you could see inside? Old homes have such character and history, and in many cases have been updated for today’s families. Bloomington, Illinois is a city filled with homes like these. Homes just itching to be admired from inside and out. And thankfully the Old House Society there has organized a way for you to get a peek inside. The Old house Society is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1979 with the ... continue reading...
Average Cost of a Bathroom Remodel – Free Budgeting Printable
So you want to remodel your bathroom. That’s pretty exciting! But now comes the hard part - the reality of facing your budget. It helps to have an idea of the average cost of a bathroom remodel, but depending upon the decisions you make, the cost can be even more than you expected. And you will not recoup the full cost of a bathroom remodel when you sell your home. You can expect anywhere from a 50-70% return on your investment. I believe in having two numbers when it comes to creating any ... continue reading...
Design Inspiration: 30 Exterior Shutters
I will be the first to admit that my house has very little curb appeal. Built in the late 1970's, it's a typical one story, Midwestern brick ranch with no architectural details and very little character. In fact, the exterior shutters are the only decoration on the front of the house. While the shutters add a little bit of interest, they fall seriously short of adding actual curb appeal. For starters, the shutters are not functional - they are just decorative panels attached to the brick. ... continue reading...
What is Art Deco Architecture?
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night and wondered, "What is Art Deco Architecture?" Probably not. But, maybe you just finished reading The Great Gatsby, or watching Leo in the movie, and want to know more about Art Deco Architecture. Recently, Kim and I went on Chicago Architecture Foundation's Art Deco Skyscrapers: The Riverfront walking tour. If you're into Art Deco or architecture, I highly recommend taking this tour. Art Deco is my absolute favorite style, and today, ... continue reading...
Design Inspiration: 18 Curbless Showers
Curbless showers, often called no threshold showers, walk-in showers, or barrier free showers, are becoming increasingly popular in both new construction and bathroom remodels. Not only do they look amazing, they can add handicap accessibility to a bathroom. Bathrooms have really changed over the years - from a simple utilitarian place to do your business to a spa-like retreat in a huge space. There are a lot of great ideas for bathroom remodels, and a curbless shower is probably the best ... continue reading...
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