Category: Eclectic Homes

Manufactured homes fall under the umbrella of what’s known as prefabricated houses, including modular houses. Also known as “pre-fab” residences, manufactured homes differ from site-built residences in that much of the building is done in a factory. The modules or components are sent, and final construction happens at the house’s location. The advantage of this…

Australian cypress, also referred to as cypress pine, is a heavily knotted softwood flooring material. It adds a rustic elegance to rooms and is a common choice for restaurants, cabins and other interior spaces where flooring with additional visual character is an advantage. Available in a selection of shades from honey and cream hues to…

An integrated dishwasher is automatically not any different than a standard built-in dishwasher, but aesthetically it’s quite distinct. An integrated dishwasher has mounting brackets and hardware for installing a cover panel which matches the remaining cupboards in the kitchen, making the installed integrated microwave appear like another cupboard. You can set up an integrated microwave’s…

If you don’t pay money for your house, financing the purchase ends in a mortgage loan equal to the price of the house minus the down-payment amount. For lenders, financing a house loan is a danger that must be assessed. The danger level is higher when the borrower’s down payment is reduced. Lenders evaluate the…

The yearly percentage rate is the total annual cost of a mortgage and can be expressed as a proportion of the amount of the loan. The APR takes into consideration the overall expenses of home ownership when obtaining a mortgage. The overall costs include certain fees like interest, lender charges, mortgage insurance and factors. Identification…

Hazard insurance and homeowner’s insurance are not the same. Insurance, which protects you financially from the consequences of harm and theft, is bought as part of your homeowner’s insurance plan. Homeowner’s insurance also comprises liability insurance, which pays medical bills when a person is injured on your premises, and legal costs when he decides to…

Living in a 1,500-square-foot house is no easy feat when you are a household of four. Three bedrooms, two full baths — it seemed really spacious when we were just a family. But living with two growing kids (one of whom is a tween, oh boy) who share a little bathroom which also functions as…

Lucite has had a recent comeback in transitional insides, and I love it. I feel that a room needs something to grab your attention — something just a tiny bit different to make a statement — and also a single Lucite accent does that superbly. These are a few of my favorites. — Christina from…

Hurricane lamps, also referred to as flat-wicked kerosene lights, which have been utilized as a lighting source since the late 1800s and remain in certain homes today for nostalgic or ornamental purposes or as a practical backup light supply during an emergency. Unlike candle wicks, which can be woven in a manner that they will…

A garage door stuck in the closed position may tempt you to crash through, but don’t let frustration get the better of you. Take a couple of minutes to troubleshoot some built-in safeties on your door that may block it from opening. Typical hotspots would be the battery, the wiring and the electric eye that…