When you think of a typical American house, what do you see? Perhaps white-painted clapboard siding with contrasting shutters; a covered porch with room for a few rocking chairs; a tall chimney made ...

From white board and batten siding to black frame windows and gables, the modern farmhouse style has begun to dominate our New Jersey neighborhoods. Not only does the style bring sleek exteriors — ...

For the recurring series, That’s Debatable, we take on a contentious issue of the day and present two spirited arguments—one in favor and other emphatically opposed. Previous installments from the ...