There are many great places in Barbados where you can build your very own chattel house. Beach towns are incredible places to live, especially if you love beaches in the …
When homes in the Caribbean are designed and constructed, many architects and civil engineers will focus on the openings of the home. Reasoning behind this lies with a desire to …
Are you faced with a design challenge because you’re not quite sure about the window treatments for the kitchen, bathroom and laundry in your home? This article be just what …
Have you every wondered about the origins of chattel house fretwork? What was the purpose of adding this decorative wooden trim to houses? In modern architectural designs that use elements …
There are too are many property owners who have lost money to unscrupulous contractors. We all know at least one person who has told us their construction horror stories and …
Did you know that undertaking a few home maintenance processes and projects could save you thousands of dollars? The act of preserving your tiny home, comes from a place of …
One of the questions that has been asked by several visitors to the Chattel Houses Instagram page is if chattel houses are hurricane proof. Depending on who you ask, you …
When I think back to my childhood in the eighties, the Barbadian chattel house is one of my brightest memories. These tiny, wooden structures were distinctive landmarks dotted around a …