Small Cottage

How to you maximize space while creating a traditional Southern home? We've got the answers here.

Set in a well-preserved 19th-century resort village, a once worn-out little house becomes a soulful second home

More than 33 million American residents claim Irish ancestry, which is almost nine times the population of Ireland.

Cute, cozy and full of charm, a cottage can fit the bill for anyone looking for a romantic getaway. Yet this home style offers plenty of reasons to fall in love when it comes to everyday life as well.

This is the modern farmhouse of our dreams! This 16x40 Cottage Cabin and 12x14 Cottage Kwik Room are the perfect set up for your country retreat.

Please note that this plan is not drawn to local specifications. If your building locality requires that the plan is stamped, you will need to find a local architect or engineer to modify and stamp the plan for local codes.

Here’s a round up of all the cushy, comfy, cozy spots we love this year, many that were suggested directly by you, our readers. Some have been around a while, others are brand new to scene or just about to open. Mixed among the options are Adirondack cabins in the mountains, cottages along the lakeshore, hot spring havens and summer camps that are open for fall and winter too.

These exterior house remodel before-and-after shots demonstrate how a house can go from ordinary to unforgettable.

Several years ago, Dave bought a little slice of land on the shore of a nearby lake. He bought the land sight unseen at a tax auction and, because the price was extremely low, we assumed it was unbuildable, most likely on the edge of a cliff (lots in that particular area tend to be on cliffs without access to the water). He attends these auctions regularly (the farmhouse was moved to land he purchased at an auction, as well) and typically uses the land purchased for business purposes. This…