Interestingly, Dutch Colonial Revival style didn’t get its name directly from Holland or even Colonial architecture. Instead, it refers to the 17th-century Dutch colonists who settled in coastal New ...

We conclude the seven Victorian-era architectural styles with the one considered the “all-American” picturesque style. Born out of a rebellion to escape the lavish and excessive decoration associated ...

Kevin: Today on "This Old House"... Ben: I think the two-story addition that they put on it in the late 1800s is dreadful. Kevin: [ Laughs ] Well, don't sugarcoat it, Ben. This is the spot. ♪♪ [ ...

Question: 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? Answer: There really is not one “best” roof ...