When I spotted this modern farmhouse with the wide front porch in the real estate listings, it stopped me in my tracks. I knew I had seen it somewhere before. With a little digging, I figured it out. It looked familiar because it was ... Keep Reading
Recreating the Look of an Old Farmhouse in Kansas
This may be a new farmhouse, but it has a long history behind it. The Nall Farmhouse that originally sat on this property in Prairie Village, Kansas, was built by Thomas Nall in 1890. A series of clunky additions were made to it over the ... Keep Reading
This House Looks Old from the Outside, So the Inside Surprised Me
This grand three-story house with the copper-topped turret and wrap-around porch may look like an older home that was updated, but it's actually brand new. Hampton Pointe was Artisan Signature Homes' award-winning Homearama entry last ... Keep Reading
It Only Looks Old: A New Shingle-Style House with Classic Style
This classic shingle-style house with green trim and a wraparound porch looks it could have been standing there for generations. I was surprised to learn it's actually a newly built home in Washington's Palisades neighborhood overlooking ... Keep Reading
A Queen Anne Victorian Designed in 1885, Built in 2002
Years ago I told you about a Queen Anne Victorian in Kansas City known as the James W. Bryan house. It was on the market at the time for $175,000. I later heard about a couple in Nebraska who had come across the original plans and ... Keep Reading