I've always loved houses. From Colonial to Victorian to Mid-Century to Contemporary; whether it's a gambrel, saltbox, cottage, bungalow, split-level, or ranch; sprawling-and-spacious or cozy-small-house-living - all houses have their own unique personality, as do the owner's occupying them. As a kid, I used to draw up house plans and dreamed of the day when I would own my own home. As a young adult, I wasn't sure how to go about this until a co-w...