Don Vandervort, Head Homeboy, has written more than 30 DIY home improvement books, been a segment host on HGTV, served as MSN.com's home improvement expert and written countless magazine articles.
Colonial Style Strictly speaking, Colonial homes include those built from the time America was settled until the early 1800s...
Cottage Style The word "Cottage" has come to mean a small, unassuming home that is both charming and cozy...
Country French Style The French are known for their ability to combine comfort with an unerring sense of style, and Country French decorating is much the same...
Craftsman Style Craftsman-style homes were built during the Arts and Crafts Movement of 1890–1920...
Fusion, or Global, Style You needn't decide between sumptuous furnishings from China, Indonesia, or India or dignified English- or French-style furnishings...
Mountain Lodge Style A traditional mountain lodge was the ultimate in self-sufficiency and comfort, developed by the need to spend long winter nights working by firelight and no access to "store-bought" goods...
Ranch Style When the low-slung ranch-style home first appeared in the 1920s, it was a shocking departure from the norm...
Spanish Colonial Revival Style Based on earlier homes in Mexico and other areas settled by the Spanish, this style enjoyed huge popularity in the United States from about 1915 until 1931...
Victorian Style Homes The common perception of Victorian homes is that they were dark, dreary, and stuffed with uncomfortably formal carved furniture with horsehair seats...