A roof overhang is the portion of the roof that extends past the exterior walls of your home. It’s also known as a roof eave. The area under the roof eave is called the soffit and gets covered by a pr...
Removing moss from a roof is a job you can do yourself if you have the necessary safety equipment. For minimal moss, all you need is a soft-bristled brush and hose. You can purchase a roof-cleaning ch...
Your roof’s lifespan gives you an idea of how long it will last. Aside from these general averages, other factors include climate, maintenance, and quality of the original material. Average roof lifes...
Floor plan symbols are graphical representations of architectural features in a written floor plan. These floor plan symbols help you make sense of where the architectural elements are located in the ...
The Duckie Squish Tutorial will show you how to make this fabulous feathered friend – in both right and left-handed video tutorials! Follow along with the free written crochet pattern on Moogly, or pu...
There’s a small but prolific ornamental cherry tree growing in my next door neighbours front garden and during the past two weeks this tree has bloomed it’s little heart out. After a very ...
The roof material you choose contributes to the look of your home and determines maintenance. While asphalt shingles remain a popular choice for their price and durability, there are 12 other options ...
A coved ceiling is a smooth curved finish where walls and ceilings join–instead of normal 90 degree angles. The Oxford Dictionary even defines cove as “a concave arch or arched molding, especially one...
When designing a home, it is helpful to consider all the possibilities for potential rooms in a house. Some rooms are general-purpose spaces that work in a variety of contexts. Others work well for sp...
Log siding is an exterior and interior cladding that mimics the look of traditional log construction. It’s made of wood, vinyl, concrete, and steel materials. Log cabin siding is installed horizontall...