James Dwight Dana was the preeminent geologist, mineralogist and volcanologist of his day and one of Yale University's most distinguished professors. He made ground breaking studies in mineralogy, mountain-building and the evolution and structure of continents around the world. His home located at 24 Hillhouse Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut is a historic 19th century stuccoed brick Italianate house with a wooden portico trim of Hindu...more
Part of the American Dream is building your own custom house in the suburbs and raising a family. In this economy, however, renting a home is becoming the new norm. If you are one of the lucky few who have saved up the money and decided it is time to build your dream house, congratulations. But there is still a lot to consider. Don't become one of the hundreds of families who ends up living in a low-rate apartment or with their parents or in-laws...more
The Italianate style flourished between the late 1840's and the 1870's. It was more ostentatious then the preceding Federal and Greek Revival rowhouse styles. In the Post Civil War environment, there was a desire by New York's wealthy to flaunt their growing affluence and nowhere better to show off than with in one's home. Townhouse facades became wider, taller and more elaborately detailed, and in the interiors of the homes wealth was most evident.Early Italianate townhouse interiors followed floor plans of the preceding Greek Revival style, identical double parlor rooms with sliding doors, an archway or Corinthian columns between the parlors. Some homes had small sized wood frame extensions used as a tea rooms in the rear parlor extending into the garden and first floor. As New York's affluence grew, a full sized parlor room was added to the parlor level and the garden level adding to the size and structure of the home and creating homes with triple parlors. This new parlor room was used as a formal dining room. With the advent of the dumb waiter in the 1870's, servants could send food up from the kitchen to the dining room and the small stair and hatch, which had existed between...more
As soon as you received your first money box as a present from your parents, you've been reminded about how putting money aside for a rainy day is probably the wisest and responsible actions you can take. With the several coins you painstakingly saved out of your school allowance, you proudly listen to the clink, clink of every coin you place in it...more
Most new homes are intended to integrate double garage doors Houston in their building. In several situations contractors and builders will set up contractor grade garage doors Houston to conserve income and reduce the cost to the homeowner. A double garage door is intended to shut a 16 foot broad hole in your residence. Selecting a cheap door is...more
However, you still need to be aware of how to maneuver in the market in order to make the best deal possible. The advice gained here can ease the way to successful real estate purchases.Study up on rental properties. If you're thinking of buying a property, don't buy one unless you've reviewed the old records. This is because you need to ensure that the seller is giving you complete and accurate information about the potential income generation from the property. Your bank will most likely want you to show them your income before you can buy a property and get a loan.Do a quantitative analysis of your area's housing market. Check online to find foreclosed homes, housing backlogs, median selling prices and how long the average home stays on the market in your area. Also, look at local employers, unemployment rates and income levels. Sometimes, a great location and product can override local trends.Take somebody along with you that knows what they are doing to check out the house for things that you might not see or think to check. Do this even if you are buying the home as a single individual. This could benefit you because that person may notice something you otherwise would have...more
The works of Dave Barnhouse can only be described as nostalgic. Born in Ohio, Barnhouse regards himself as a country-boy. A former electrician, he used to work in a steel mill, but was always an artist at heart. When he was small, his mother noticed...more
Home or office moving is a daunting process and is supposed to be a process that needs high level of expertise and experience. Both home and office moving is an essential process and only an expert moving company can handle and plan the complete...more
Selling your house while going through a divorce can be a sticky and stressful condition; however, with a fee simple tips, you can go through your divorce and still sell your home.The main thing to decide is who should keep the home and the other buy...more
Selling your house can be somewhat of a hassle if you do not know how to go about getting it ready for sale. When a homeowner says they just want to sell, it is important to take a few things into consideration. When it comes to getting a house ready...more
First impressions are everything.First impressions are everything, when a visitor drives up to your home what he sees is vitally important. He may be impressed or he may be put off, he may drive off or he may be impressed and want to see more. Make...more
Making great home lighting may be an great way to show off your home. The primary living room can be a versatile space and by making use of varied lighting you are able to produce various looks within this one room.Obviously you must attempt to make...more