From The Archies’ #1 song “Sugar, Sugar” and the hit movie “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” to Woodstock, “Easy Rider” and the Apollo 11 moon landing, the year 1969 presented contrasts in evolving pop culture and technology, plus a fairly stable housing market. The housing industry was strongly driven by the Baby Boomers, and some 65% of Americans owned their homes. The average age of buying a house was 23, and the median home price was $25,600. While Madison and …
Height matters in many realms. Tall people tend to occupy more CEO slots in Fortune 500 companies than their shorter counterparts, though it may not translate to increased intelligence. Tall horses and …
With little money and no work opportunities, Andrew Carnegie’s parents bought passage to America from Scotland in 1848 with 13-year-old Andrew and his 5-year-old brother. Settling in Pennsylvania, the dad again struggled …
In ancient times, decorative ceilings most often symbolized power and extravagance. The elaborate ceilings in the Sistine Chapel, Palace of Versailles and the U.S. Capitol dome create an almost overwhelming visual impact. Traditionally …
On the extremist survival show “Alone,” it’s the first thing they rig up … shelter. After all, a roof over one’s head is a primal necessity that spans species and cultures. Piecing …
What constitutes a smart home? Is it a home that is weatherproof? Future proof? Fool proof? Many of us have found ourselves at an Airbnb, unable to turn on the stove because it …
In the mid-1980s when Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T. and Amadeus were dominating the big screen, Johnny Moore quietly bought a small house in Blacksburg. He worked his career as a …
Shrubs rarely get the attention they deserve. Towering oaks, blooming perennials and emerald lawns usually steal the spotlight in photos and drive-bys. Tucked somewhere in the background are the quiet workhorses of …
The allure of the desert is multi-faceted, but perhaps nothing is overshadowed by the unique vegetation. From the giant saguaro more than 40 feet tall, to the little pineapple cactus and other …
There are many particulars on the list of needs, wants and hopes in a suitable forever home, but rarely are they topped by seeking interior space for a handcrafted 12.5-foot by 8-foot …