Ever wondered what a bungalow is really all about, or what type of bungalow you might be living in? 

Or it's time for a renovation, and where to start?  How to find a contractor that can handle this unique project? 

​Or how about - what makes those porches just so special?

Bungalows are, of course, an architectural style, but really it's so much more than that... ​

The Truth About Tiny Homes

 Tiny homes are all the rage.  But - are they sustainable? 

They are a very hip, romantic, and tantalizing extreme lifestyle.  Tiny homes are "sustainable" theoretically, for some individuals. 

​But when viewed from the collective perspective of making a real and ongoing impact in our larger communities, tiny homes are NOT a sustainable option.  

small homes inspire artful details

Maybe you have a fixed budget to buy and/or renovate a home.  Most of us do.  

Smaller homes are the answer to balancing your budget.  And creating a stunning space.  
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What if your budget was used for custom workmanship, higher quality materials and artful details instead of square footage you don't even use? 

RENO PLANNING PROCESS: 7 KEY STEPS 

Have you been dreaming of making some key changes to your home to make it more functional?  Where to start?

Or pondering the idea of what it would take to renovate a smaller, older home for a downsize?  What's realistic?  How to find a contractor?

Get some insight into the planning process, and 7 Key Steps to consider before you get in too deep.

why are porches so alluring?

​​"In practically all of us is a deep, distinctive longing to possess a little corner of that Eden from which our modern and materialistic way of living have made us exiles. "  Gustav Stickley, early 20th century.

The front porch is one of the most ubiquitous features of a craftsman bungalow -- I wondered why we are so enamored...

favorite bungalow reads

One of our goals here at The Whiskey Porch is to provide well curated, high-quality resources to help you on your journey to creating a smaller & simpler life in your Nordic bungalow.

This is my first collection in which I'm going to share some of my all-time favorites, and my focus will be books and publications here.  ​

the culture of a front porch

​Front porches have been an integral part of American life from the mid-19th century thru to post WWII, and came to represent some core cultural values.  The porch was a place to connect - with family, community, and nature.  It was not simply a space to pass through.  It was in fact a destination. 
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