Category: Architecture
House styles and architecture information in easy to understand layman’s terms
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What came before the deck house? The CORE house.
In the 1950’s & 1960’s some really cool Cambridge architects and builders figured out a way to make and sell a cheap modular house. They built a few of them and marketed them as The core house. It’s a decent first attempt … just limited in size. It featured a central “core” with baths, utilities… Read more
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Both Used & New Homes need Home Inspections
Here are some simple explanations of the various types of home inspections and their importance to you and your transaction from your realtor’s perspective. You have the right to have a home inspection Once you have found a house you like and have agreed on a price with the seller, you have the right to… Read more
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Life Expectancy of common household components
Mother Nature and fire/friction are constantly trying to wreak your stuff. With houses the good thing is that you can fix just about anything. Here’s a list I got from an old home inspection. All of these lifespans assume regular maintenance and normal use. Your results may vary. And last, I tried to include stuff… Read more
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Do Brass doorknobs disinfect themselves?
For many years brass has been the metal of choice for door knobs. In recent years design trends have shifted to brushed nickel coated steel and recently to black coated steel. Yes there has been a reason brass was popular for so long … it actually kills bacteria. Many infections can be spread by door… Read more
