Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you've ever driven around town admiring all the different home exteriors in your neighborhood, you may ...

If the words “ranch-style house” make you think of a single-story residence with a low, long profile perched relatively close to ground level and with outdoor space devoted to a patio or porch, then ...

There are many different types of houses, each with its own architectural style and features, as well as advantages and drawbacks. When deciding which type is right for you, it is important to ...

As we slide into a post-postmodern world, in which many house styles have been altered and hodgepodged to such a degree they ...

Just like their individual barbecue preferences, architectural tastes among Americans vary dramatically across regions. Some areas favor ranch-style homes, while others lean toward charming ...

Whether we’re out shopping for shoes or a new car, we’ve been trained to think beyond the utility of our stuff and consider how each purchase fits our personal style. And this extends to the most ...

You’ve seen them. Perhaps they’ve taken over your neighborhood, packing in cheek-by-jowl, straddling hillsides and squeezing out every square inch of space that zoning laws allow. They are modern box ...

Texas real estate has always been a hot market, but not every home style is keeping up with the times. Some architectural designs that once dominated neighborhoods are now sitting on the market much ...