Is there a way to speed up the construction of the house next to mine? [more inside]
posted by hellbient on Aug 13, 2009 - 5 answers

How far does a tree need to be from the house? [more inside]
posted by fistynuts on Jul 9, 2009 - 7 answers

What's it like in Fort Erie, Canada? [more inside]
posted by lockedroomguy on Jun 25, 2009 - 14 answers

Can anyone identify these cartoons? One about two poor kids who dream of a world made of food, then wake up to a feast in their kitchen. Another about a young couple at a future world/technology expo where they see instant houses, get groomed by robots, and ballroom dance? [more inside]
posted by thebellafonte on Apr 28, 2009 - 6 answers

We are concerned that we are throwing our money away on home improvments! Help! [more inside]
posted by Hellafiles on Apr 6, 2009 - 7 answers

Thinking about contemplating considering looking into buying a house in the next year, and when I research properties, asking prices vs. assessed values are all screwy. Why? [more inside]
posted by dilettante on Mar 14, 2009 - 15 answers

Uber-cheap-houses filter: how did we get to the point where houses are selling for less than a thousand bucks and they're STILL NOT SELLING? [more inside]
posted by chrisinseoul on Jan 23, 2009 - 26 answers

Despite the dismal outlook of the U.S. economy, I will be buying my first home within the next 6 months. I'm unsure where to start and would greatly appreciate any advice from the MeFi community. [more inside]
posted by CElijah on Jan 13, 2009 - 18 answers

We rent a shared house in London. There are damp issues in a downstairs room which are known about by the landlord. We have just noticed a severe case of black mould infesting an upstairs wall. What are our legal rights as tenants? [more inside]
posted by bollockovnikov on Jan 11, 2009 - 4 answers

What's with the INTERNAL bedroom windows? [more inside]
posted by InfinateJane on Oct 9, 2008 - 13 answers

What are the legalities involved in buying a house and then dismantling and removing it? [more inside]
posted by crazylegs on Sep 28, 2008 - 17 answers

Why are houses built of wood in certain regions (U.S., U.K., Northern Europe, etc.) and of concrete and bricks in others (South America, Iberian Peninsula, Asia)? Climate would be a good explanation, except that South America and Iberian Peninsula also have very cold regions where temperatures fall below zero (Celsius) quite frequently. Examples are: the Andes, southern Brazil, Argentina, Spain. etc.
posted by dcrocha on Aug 30, 2008 - 17 answers

Looking for book auctions in Ontario and Quebec... [more inside]
posted by crazylegs on Aug 28, 2008 - 1 answer

We're looking to purchase a house with a not so great exterior shape. Where do we start to help visualize exterior renovation possibilities and building costs? Some pics inside for those who want to give their thoughts... [more inside]
posted by remlapm on Aug 18, 2008 - 5 answers

Please help me with a weird house-buying situation caused by the mortgage crunch. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 12, 2008 - 26 answers

Would it be more cost effective to build a house or buy a house in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by rybreadmed on Jun 4, 2008 - 9 answers

Why are houses in Utica, New York so cheap? [more inside]
posted by arcadia on Dec 30, 2007 - 20 answers

Can you owe property tax on a house for the year before the purchase? [more inside]
posted by the dief on May 30, 2007 - 18 answers

I'd like to learn carpentry in London - How do I go about that? [more inside]
posted by Happy Dave on May 10, 2007 - 4 answers

Where can I find a lot of easily browsable pictures of both the inside and outside of houses? [more inside]
posted by CrazyLemonade on Apr 17, 2007 - 11 answers

How do I find a good interior designer/decorator in Washington DC? [more inside]
posted by RandlePatrickMcMurphy on Mar 7, 2007 - 4 answers

Help me find resources to help me figure out when I might be able to buy a house. [more inside]
posted by starbaby on Feb 26, 2007 - 28 answers

How do I assess the property market in Sydney? Are there any websites or magazines or whatever that I can read to give me an idea of the quality of the suburbs and the general price in different places? I've googled, but I am finding most information too specific. [more inside]
posted by ranglin on Jan 7, 2007 - 8 answers

What is the purpose of the fan that is in my downstairs ceiling, connected with the upstairs hallway? [more inside]
posted by jbickers on Aug 26, 2006 - 11 answers

Perhaps a ridiculous question: is it possible in a major city (I'm in Toronto) to buy a small piece of land and build a tiny house (like the B-52 on this page) on it? What's involved? If possible, what are the pros and cons? Is it pointless, financially? [more inside]
posted by dobbs on Jul 21, 2006 - 32 answers

We're looking at houses. The one we love has an aerobic sewer. Does anyone have personal experience with one? [more inside]
posted by dpx.mfx on Jul 12, 2005 - 4 answers

General question: How do you find a really dynamite home inspector? Specific question: Does anyone know a great home inspector in the Seattle area, or a more specific way to find one here? [more inside]
posted by agropyron on May 1, 2005 - 18 answers

How do you build a house? [+] [more inside]
posted by spacewrench on Feb 10, 2005 - 11 answers

HomeDeodorantFilter: My friend recently moved into a new place where the prior tenants had left a rather strong scent. She's tried airing the place out, air fresheners, a few candles here and there, but nothing really gets the smell out for good. Any tips?
posted by drpynchon on Feb 10, 2005 - 25 answers

My wife and I are closing on a house in a week or so. The house is in the 120,000 range. Today, I started my search for homeowners insurance. My first quote from state farm was 1,500 a year. This is our first house, so we're in the dark. [MI] [more inside]
posted by justgary on Sep 29, 2004 - 20 answers

When did you stop renting?
posted by the fire you left me on Sep 11, 2004 - 40 answers

I remember seeing a site a few years ago about a way to actually plan and grow a house using real, live trees planted strategically in the ground. There was a way the limbs were interwoven or something and it was pretty involved. This, obviously, was supposed to be a long-term project. I don't remember many details, except that I thought it was interesting at the time. Recently I've searched, but can't find anything about it. Maybe I'm not using the right search terms or maybe I just dreamed it. Does anybody know what I'm talking about?
posted by wsg on Aug 11, 2004 - 7 answers

Home renovation: quick road to profits, or a disaster-in-waiting? If you have experience or advice, please come inside.. [more inside]
posted by five fresh fish on Jul 23, 2004 - 18 answers

Ok, I saw a post here in the past year or so about some strange house a guy built. I believe it was in Florida and has something to do with mystery spots or the like. What I remember is that to this day no one can understand how he built it as some of the doors are 5 ton boulders that swing open with the slightest touch. Google search is coming up blank. Anybody remember the post?
posted by daHIFI on May 20, 2004 - 4 answers

I have an old house with old wiring in the walls. The question inside is about installing window air conditioners. [more inside]
posted by stupidsexyFlanders on May 16, 2004 - 21 answers

I want to buy a house. I have no idea where to start.
posted by pieoverdone on May 10, 2004 - 19 answers

Can anyone give a good break down of the expenses associated with home ownership? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by wildblueyonder on Apr 4, 2004 - 28 answers

There's a noise in my wall [mo]. [more inside]
posted by goethean on Mar 15, 2004 - 10 answers

I am working on a house project and feel it would benefit from the quietness and openness I've seen in traditional japanese houses. I understand that their proportions were based on the size of tatamis, both in plan and in section. Does anybody know where I can see a graphic explanation / example of this? A good online collection of traditional japanese interiors and gardens would be much welcome as well. [more inside]
posted by signal on Feb 29, 2004 - 6 answers

I need advice on getting my property surveyed, to determine accurate property lines.

The going fee for this seems to vary quite a bit, judging from some calls made after a random walk through the yellow pages. What should I be looking for in a surveyor? What would be the red flags? My purpose here is preliminary to building a garage on my residential property.
posted by stupidsexyFlanders on Jan 5, 2004 - 2 answers

Squirrels in our eaves! [more inside] [more inside]
posted by acridrabbit on Jan 3, 2004 - 13 answers