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Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Dear James: We have decided on the floor plan for our new house, but now must select a roof style. How do we go about determining what style of roof is best? -- Steve F. Dear Steve: There really is ...

"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 ...

The roof is a major design element of your house. But let’s not forget its primary purpose: To protect you and your belongings from rain, wind and weather in general. Whether you’re building a new ...

They say real estate is all about location, location, location. But whoever “they” are, they should place more value on house types. From condos and town houses to detached styles like row houses and ...

Your co-worker is raving about the Cape Cod they toured over the weekend but you’re unsure what a Cape Cod is, exactly. If you’re not up on your architectural terminology, you’re not alone. Since the ...