Artistic protest launched the Arts & Crafts Movement in the late 1800s. British artists like William Morris revived the use of handicrafts and natural materials in architecture. While the British spurned industrialization, American architects combined the artistic and modern in Arts and Crafts-style homes that were beautiful, decorative, and functional.

Remember the old bungalow courts in Pasadena—one-story houses built around a common courtyard? They combined privacy and community. Similarly, today’s residential developments governed by HOAs feature individual homes with common areas like parks, bike paths, and pools. Here are the pros and cons in living within an HOA community.

You’ve searched through and purchased pre-designed house plans to build your dream home. But before you can build, you need to have the plans approved by your local building authorities and obtain a building permit. Here’s how.

Never has curb appeal been such a hot topic, as homeowners – and “flippers” – are challenged to make a stylish statement with their home’s exterior facade. From the simple and doable to the elaborate and expensive, your house can go from boring to interesting with imaginative improvements to add curb appeal.

The American desire to build one’s own home is strong and growing across the U.S. housing market. More homes are being built, and they’re bigger than ever. But, the trends are much more significant than just size. Our closer look at the just-released U.S. Census Bureau’s annual housing survey report reveals important insights that you should know about before building your own home.

Building codes are put into place to avoid snow-related catastrophes. Snow and ice buildup can cause sagging in roof that’s not strong enough, which will then lead to pooling water when the rainy seasons come around. If the roof isn't framed to code, snow buildup could cause it to collapse.

From the “hodgepodge” room for old or unwanted furniture and other family memorabilia, the bonus room has stepped into the 21st century as a redesigned space that expresses the lifestyle and interests of families. Let’s take a look at the many faces of the modern bonus room.

I have admiration for those who try and general their own home construction. However, I have seen very few people save money. There are many secrets to making the building process run smoothly.

Building an indoor court for home can be a challenge but worth the effort. Activities in home gyms range from basketball, volleyball, raquetball and golf. Before you delve into our house plans with indoor basketball courts, it’s important to understand some nuances and specifics about them.

Once you’ve picked your perfect house plan, it’s time to decide whether you should invest in 2x4 or 2x6 home construction. Do the benefits of using 2x6 wall studs outweigh the additional cost? We’re here to lay out the pros and cons of this crucial decision.