House Design - Its Coffee Time
House-Design-Coffee.com is a site for people who like architecture, especially as it effects the homes we live in. We look at historical styles, architectural terms, fun facts and helpful information.
Feb 28, 2021
Texture
Texture adds interest and can effect how we feel about a house. It is felt as well as seen.
Feb 28, 2021
Post and Beam; Timber Framing
Post and beam (aka timber framing) is an old construction technique that relies on mortise and tenon joint held together with wood pegs
Feb 28, 2021
New Garage Doors as a Solution to the Garage Problem
New garage doors can restore balance, so that your garage no longer dominates your house
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Feb 28, 2021
Modernist Architecture
Modernist architecture was an attempt to do new things with new materials, to create a new world for a new man.
Feb 28, 2021
What is an Airplane Bungalow?
An Airplane Bungalow is a type of bungalow with a pop-up second floor. Click here for pics of this style
Feb 16, 2021
My Airbnb in Spartanburg, South Carolina
I moved to Spartanburg, SC, bought a Duplex, and converted it into an Airbnb
Feb 14, 2021
In Which I Explain My Adventure in Airbnb Investing
I lease two apartments out on Airbnb. Soon I will have six. Here is why Airbnb Investing is right for me.
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Feb 14, 2021
Designing for Climate and Environment
To my mind, the singular most important design factor is designing a home for affordable and comfortable livability. So many homes are positioned on the
Oct 22, 2019
Dream house
Big and beautiful in the inside. Three stories high. Have a swimming pool. Big backyard. An office or a basement.
Oct 19, 2019
House with No Name
We purchased this house in 2017. It has seen better days, and we are attempting to restore it. The map from 1868 shows it as a T shape, and 10 years
Jul 27, 2018
Decorative Front Doors: A Look at Entryway Architecture
Decorative front doors are an easy way to improve a homes appeal, but is a coat of red paint all that you can do?
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Apr 20, 2017
How I chose my exterior house colors and went from plain to POW!
Choosing exterior house colors is tricky because its a big expense. Here is how I got it right.
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Apr 20, 2017
Plasterboard Repairs
It is good to know that wetting the putty knife down before use can help it from slipping. A putty knife is a smart way to squeeze caulk into cracks. My
Jan 04, 2017
How To Paint Aluminum Siding - What I Learned When I Did It Myself
Learn how to paint aluminum siding. A paint job that will last takes some know how
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Jan 04, 2017
I love the culture
This architectural structures look fantastic. I'm ordinary from Guerrero Mexico, but live in USA for almost all of my life, I'm 22 now. I've always had
Oct 17, 2016
Jeph Designer-Builder at a2ug designers & builders
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge for free. As a self taught designer (i hold a Bsc in quantity surveying), it's invaluable. I have a particular
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Oct 17, 2016
the inside of a traditional Mexican home in Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche.
This is a home we have rented in our city to hold church services for the Saints in Carmen, Campeche. Since you haven't seen many inside of the homes,
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Jun 04, 2016
Balcony Ideas
I've never had any great desire to dwell in a city apartment, but I have loved the idea of city balconies and rooftop gardens. Enjoy this article that has given me some pleasure.
May 24, 2016
House Siding: The Challenge and The Option
With all the house siding options available, why do so many houses look alike? I encourage you to choose wisely. Whether building or residing, you will be living with your choice for the next genera
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