The brief of this 1950s home renovation provided to Mihaly Slocombe Architects paints a vivid picture of idyllic suburban living complete with a comfortable house and a big backyard. ‘They weren’t at all interested in a showpiece home, rather, it was important to them that their home supported them in […]
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Remodeling your home can be both an exciting journey and a stressful period, especially if you have young children. Childproofing your home is a hard enough task, and remodeling adds a new level of risk to your children’s safety. Children like to explore and are curious by nature, which means […]
The creation of Pepper Tree Passive House by Alexander Symes Architect began several years ago in collaboration with builder and client Adam Souter of Souter Built, who lives on the property with partner Ame Rooke-Jones, and their three young children. The family’s Wollongong home was tired and thermally inefficient, but […]
8/10/22 A young professional couple was looking for a second house in Dallas – but not as a vacation home. They have a home base in Minneapolis, but found themselves traveling to Dallas on a consistent basis so an investment in a Texas home was a smart idea. They found […]
When painting your house exterior, you can save considerable money by hiring a professional painting company. The exterior painter charges a fee that varies with the size of the building. A larger facility will require more paint and a higher cost. In addition, you’ll save money on separate purchases of […]
9/21/22 One thing that we encourage clients to do is to bring the Pulp team in at the very beginning of their project – when they’re actually looking for their dream home or a property. Because we have the expertise to understand what will give our clients the best value […]
No homeowner ever wants to face the effects of a fire. After all, fire damage can cause you to lose your home and other valuable things, and it can also put people’s lives in danger. Even after the fire has been put out, you need to deal with another problem […]
Insulation provides a home with a barrier against environmental conditions by moderating temperatures inside to provide comfort. Keep in mind that reductions in energy usage are the most effective ways to prevent climate change and protect the environment. A well-insulated home will not only help you live a greener lifestyle […]
It’s been a little quiet around here because I suffered an injury last week that rendered me useless for several days. I had returned from an exceptionally fun family reunion the last weekend in September and was in the middle of a few house projects when all of a sudden […]
If you qualify for a government mortgage, you could save on the costs of curiosity and insurance. Instead of a HELOC, you could apply for a home equity loan, which is typically referred to as a second mortgage. Like a home enchancment loan, this may be a mortgage paid out […]