A very traditional home can become energy- and resource-efficient. When this house in Washington, D.C. was built in the 1950s, most of its windows got direct sun. But then it was remodeled to better suit D.C.’s steamy summers.

The new covered porch shelters east-facing windows from morning rays. When the sun moves west, the porch provides a shady, AC-free retreat.

The porch columns are not chemically treated to repel rot or harvested from some far-off rain forest. Instead, they’re made from the naturally rot-resistant trunks of Eastern Red Cedar trees grown nearby.

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I made a image search in Google using the keywords “Luxury House” and I found some really nice photos that I have to share.

1. This came from Symbol Real Estate, after visiting the website it said that this house is located somewhere in Arizona.

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Here are some really nice Coastal Kitchen concepts. These kitchen are simple and cool, colorful just the right touch for your beach cottage.

1. Nod to Mod Theme: A no-frills design approach allows bold color to take center stage in this kitchen.

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NEW YORK (Money Magazine) — If prospective buyers looked at your house today, what would they see outside? A giant evergreen that looks as if it might swallow the station wagon, perhaps, scraggly old foundation plants or maybe a kitchen-table view of the neighbors’ kids’ trampoline?

If so, you have a truly inexpensive opportunity to boost your home’s curb appeal.
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