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House Design using AI – you will be surprised

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AI, which stands for artificial intelligence, has brought us into the future. It can do a lot of amazing things, like designing houses and studying architecture and the housing market. One of the interesting things AI can do is analyze what a typical house looks like. And guess what? It's not those big, unattractive McMansions [...]

Bedminster NJ Historic Preservation Comm. Incompetence

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Bedminster is a small well-to-do town in New Jersey. One would think that the town of Bedminster is fortunate to have a Historic Preservation Commission responsible for overseeing their historic buildings. Unfortunately the HPC in Bedminster does the opposite of preserving their historic assets. Opposite of what the residents of Bedminster and other town expect [...]

HardiBoard vs. Cedar Wood Siding

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Hardiboard siding is NOT a replacement for cedar wood siding. Hardiboard siding is an ALTERNATIVE siding to cedar wood siding as are vinyl and aluminum sidings. Everyone hates or at least should hate the cheap ugly look of vinyl siding so hardiboard siding is a much better option. Although homes you have seen with hardiboard [...]

Mistakes Using Fancy Cut Decorative Shingles

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The use of fancy cut decorative shingles exploded with Queen Anne Victorian architecture. Although used in many locations, one of the most popular areas of use for these shingles was in the gable. The house to the right looks really great with these fancy cut decorative shingles in a colorful pattern but as nice as [...]

The Great Unveiling – Removing Vinyl Siding

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Removing vinyl siding is one of the best things one can do to a house. As much as a homeowner may want good curb appeal, their house will never have the appeal of homes of those who understand and appreciate good curb appeal . Unfortunately there are many people who just don't know any better [...]