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THE GAMBREL STYLE HOME

Gambrel style homes incorporate a type of architectural design that features a roof with two different slopes on…

FUN FACT: THE SALTBOX HOUSE

So why is it called The Saltbox House? Salt was necessary for preserving food, and so it was…

FUN FACT: COLOR AND ARCHITECTURAL STYLE

Painting can be a fun, economical way to refresh a room or even give your whole house a…

FUN FACT: COLORFUL ORIGINS

New England’s early years were not colorless. Yes, the earliest homes often remained unpainted since early homeowners didn’t…

FUN FACT: ‘GOOD MORNING’ STAIR

Cape Cod Style homes often had what was called a”Good Morning” stair that rose towards the chimney block…

FUN FACT: LEVITTOWN, NY

I grew-up on Long Island and my recent visit sparked a desire to highlight the first suburban mass-produced…