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Definition: McMansion

Aug 27 2007 - 3:20pm by casasugar
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Definition: McMansion A derogatory slang term for very large suburban homes, particularly "cookie cutter" structures that lack originality or resemble the surrounding houses. As the name suggests, the homes typically derided as "McMansions" tend to be mansion-like in size but fairly run-of-the-mill and mass-produced in their design. Source

Home Library: Creating a New Old House

Aug 21 2007 - 7:30am by casasugar
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Home Library: Creating a New Old House I love living in older buildings, which in contrast to new suburban homes make me say old-man things like "They just don't make houses like this anymore!" But admittedly, old homes do have their modern inconveniences. Russell Versaci's solution to that problem: designing new homes that look old, using traditional forms and salvaged architectural materials.

Homeowners: Did You Buy or Build Your Home?

Aug 4 2007 - 4:42am by casasugar
7,087 Views - 37 comments
Homeowners: Did You Buy or Build Your Home?

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