Habitat Providence

Working With the Dimensions of a Small House

Posted by: Francis on: August 9, 2010

Though nearly all new homeowners are excited by their purchase, once reality sets in they may have to grapple with the issue of space. With so many of us having to use one room for many different purposes, properly furnishing, and organizing each double duty space can be critical. Rest assured that it is not [...]

What to Avoid When Searching for a New Home

Posted by: Francis on: July 27, 2010

While we all know the saying, “to each his own” there are indeed certain things regarding the construction of houses that are consistently universal. One of these things is the placement of staircases in a home. Sure, some people love the elegance of a carved wooden bannister and the gloriously elegant ascent of the stairs [...]

The Issue of Altering a House With a Poor Layout

Posted by: Francis on: June 11, 2010

All too often a buyer finds a home that checks off all kinds of boxes on their list of important features, but the layout of the house is just not spot on. Possibly the line up of the rooms is not quite what a modern homeowner might aspire for, or maybe the whole thing is [...]