The realization hit me like a freight train about 6 months ago. I was still working at Manning Productions, my former employer, and we had just wrapped an edit for a client of ours. It was a video project, full HD 1080 30p in all its glory, yet we had not picked up a camera, [...]
Categories: Blogging Photographer, Life
Tagged: passive income, stock photography, stock video
HyBrid Architecture
The average home in the U.S. is around 2400 square feet. I will take mine in 160 square foot increments scattered around the world…
Hmm that gives me 15 unique locations… this could be fun!
Categories: Architecture, Life, The Green House
Tagged: getaway, Real Estate, recycle, reuse, shipping container, tiny home, vacation home
This house is incredible, the view, the inspiration, the execution, everything comes together to support a single design goal, one kick-ass rooftop deck.
via dornob by Tatiana Bilboa
Categories: Architecture
Tagged: beach, modern, Photos, pool, rooftop deck
As it turns out my personal distaste for granite and maple, the “staples” for any kitchen renovation over the last couple years could turn out to be beneficial in more ways than one. I made the decision to break the mold, by choosing Corian for our counter-tops, and white doors from Ikea for the cabinets, [...]
Categories: Chicago, Life, The Green House
Tagged: corian, countertop, granite, kitchen, modern, radioactivity, radon, Real Estate
When ever I see this house, I always read Partay House, and it’s perfect. I think I am love
via Contemporist and Marcio Kogan Architects
Categories: Architecture
Tagged: Real Estate
It has been a while since my last post, but here is a quick tip for all those new to home improvement. Keep a record of all the paint you purchase. Take the two seconds to do it now, put it in a spreadsheet keep track of date of purchase, color, and most importantly finish! [...]
Categories: Chicago, The Green House
Tagged: drywall, kitchen, painting, Real Estate, tips
This is a little reminder to replace the air filters in your furnace. Generally you are supposed to replace these after every 3-4 months of use. I popped ours in just after moving in upon I realizing the original resembled a close cousin to Chewbacca, Harrison Ford’s sidekick in Star Wars.
Our unit provides [...]
Categories: Chicago, The Green House
Tagged: air filter, furnace, heating and cooling, maintenance