by Todd Bird | Aug 25, 2019 | Show Prep
The A-frame structural style is so unique. It features a steep, pitched roof that extends down or almost down to the foundation. The home had gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s as an “off-beat” second home option for the post-war middle class. But by the 1970s,...
by Todd Bird | Aug 6, 2019 | Show Prep
Marylou Ward, a co-owner of the home, says the sound was incredibly loud. The Sunday morning blast shattered the bathroom toilet into hundreds of pieces. “It used to be our toilet, but we have nothing now,” Ward said. Their plumber said the lightning hit the methane...
by Todd Bird | Aug 5, 2019 | Show Prep
You may remember, HGTV has purchased the house used for the exterior shots in The Brady Bunch TV show for $3.5 million in order to stage a renovation show. Now the cast of the original show believes the network paid too much for the suburban home. When the house went...
by Todd Bird | Aug 5, 2019 | Show Prep
Homeowner spending on home improvement increased in the past year, particularly among the millennials, according to The Mortgage Reports. While baby boomers and generation X homeowners are more likely to spend on changing home designs, millennials are more likely to...
by Todd Bird | Aug 5, 2019 | Show Prep
According to realtor.com, the hottest ZIPS in American this year has a more suburban feel, such as Omaha, Nebraska, and Manchester, Rhode Island. California, which dominated last year’s list with 7 zip codes in the top 20 slipped. This year Califonia has only two zip...
by Todd Bird | Aug 5, 2019 | Show Prep
It should be no surprise that sensitivity to the environment is a growing concern for most homeowners, Forbes Magazine reports. In fact, sustainability is driving the types of projects that homeowners begin. And the materials and finishes they use. There’s also a new...