The kids aren't the only ones wanting a tree house. Rather than buying a normal Woodside home , consider building in the woods, literally. Tree houses, complete with running water, electricity, and plumbing, are all the rage in select areas. A unique, private lifestyle is possible in houses built among the branches of pine, spruce, and birtch tress. To bring out the inner child, a few homes come complete with swings, bridges, slides, or even a zip line. These home are not for everyone, however, so many have been waiting their entire lives for the opportunity to live in a tree. More ...
Posted on Sunday, July 06, 2008
A lot of baby boomers are transforming the extra bedrooms in their Woodside homes. These aren't designed for company necessarily, but rather for elderly parents or children in their 20s, coming home after college. Creating a room for children is not the same as designing for an older adult.
In the case of an elderly parent, a separate sense of space and seclusion must be created. Space for medical devices in the bedroom or bathroom should be considered too. More ...
Posted on Saturday, July 05, 2008
A drop in home construction was announced by Toll Brothers, the top company in luxury homebuilders. The cost of shares dwindled to $1.07 per share from $1.27. Investment buyers, who are now sellers, and also homebuilders who have overbuilt are the source of this drop, reported top executives.
Toll Brother's is "well prepared" to manage the current situation. There are still several great Woodside homes on the market, so there is no need to stress. More ...
Posted on Saturday, July 05, 2008
Any serious Woodside musician might want to think about an in-home recording studio. Based on Billboard reports, the total amount of home studios, particularly around Nashville and Los Angeles, is on the rise.
Overall, the cost of adding a studio is less than repeated trips to private studios. If you are an accomplished musician with extra space, you might consider putting a recording studio in your Woodside home . More ...
Posted on Friday, July 04, 2008
Woodside real estate could make the change to teeny, tiny homes from giant McMansions. Representatives from the Small House Society are hoping to change the way individuals live, literally. The Small House Society permits info about building techniques and about the specialists who design and build straightforward homes, ranging from 50 to 1,000 sq ft.
By occupying these kinds of small homes, owners live simply and conscientiously and use less energy. Small homes cost a lot less to buy and are easier to maintain than a larger home. Those who live in a small space typically find the simple life to be "truly relaxing," but small living is not for everyone. More ...
