GRASPING AT STRAWS is all the rage among a growing number of British homeowners, as Mark Phillips now shows us: When it comes to housing design, it's hard to get more retro than this: a thatched roof, ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. The answer is no. You don’t have to water a thatched roof (unless it’s of ...

Nothing can give you that perfect feeling of relaxation and well-being better than a cozy wood cabin in the middle of nature. As the tiny living movement continues to expand all over the globe, that’s ...

More than 300 miles almost due west of Copenhagen, Fanoe is also within the bounds of Denmark’s Wadden Sea National Park. Nicknamed the Amber Island because raw amber often washes up its shores after ...

South African John Roston Smith specializes in thatched roofs, which are gaining popularity in other parts of the world. WSJ's Patrick McGroarty visits with him at several work sites. John Roston ...

A real fun guy is behind this blooming beauty. Homes like the Charlevoix Mushroom House only sprout up once in a blue moon, but the property is currently listed for $4.5 million. Built in 1920, the ...