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9 Reasons to Buy a Professional Set of House Plans
Are you thinking about building your own dream home? Do you have a style in mind for the house you want to build? Get ahead of the game by purchasing a quality set of house plans.
If you think you’re going to save a ton of money by...read more.
Ranch Style House Plans
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. We’ve all heard that saying, and even though it might be sort of a pathetic mindset (never being satisfied with what we’ve already got), I admit I sometimes think ...read more.
Choosing the Right Sized House Plan
Food. Flavor. Texture. Aroma. Combined, they are my weakness – my kryptonite. I love the experience of tasting just about anything, be it sweet, savory, tangy, bitter or sour. As a result, I’ve pretty-much transfo...read more.
Mediterranean Style House Plans - Relaxed Sophistication..Inside and Out
Growing up, my favorite part of every summer was our family vacation. Each of those two-week trips were adventures into the unknown, as neither my mom or
dad cared to be constrained by annoyances such as planning – or heaven forbid, making...read more.
Modern Farmhouse House Plans - Simple, Sensible, No-Fuss Sophistication
In case you hadn’t noticed, we’re living in a crazy, complicated, fast-paced world. Most days, I have no problem going along with life’s frantic flow. Eventually, however, I always have to take a step back, away...read more.
How To Read House Plans Elevations
Understanding blueprints - don't people go to school for that sort of thing? We're breaking down a typical construction set of house plans to help you navigate your way through the complex web of lines, symbols and terminology of plans....read more.
How To Read House Plans The Construction Set
Interpreting a construction set of drawings for a home can be daunting. With so many lines, symbols, and notes, it can be easy to get lost and to feel overwhelmed in trying to "see" how a home would be like in the real world from a compl...read more.
Six Ways To Make Your House Plan Energy Efficient
Few things in life can be as exciting -- and equally daunting -- as building a new house. Throughout the design and construction process, there are multitudes of decisions to consider that will affect the final cost.
"Final cost.&qu...read more.
The Courtyard
Home Design's Oldest, Simplest and Most Affordable Luxury
It had been a difficult day at work. The boss was upset. Your co-workers were being difficult (as usual) and business was slow. But at last, it was time to go home and leave...read more.
Two Master Bedrooms, The Floor Plan Feature That Promises A Good Nights Sleep
I'm a crazy sleeper (if what my wife says is actually true). Allegedly, I snore...but besides that, I've been known to hide from assassins (in our bedroom -- at 3:00 am) and one time, I nearly broke my foot while kicking at an attacking go...read more.
Looking Beyond Front Elevation Styles
The Kiwi Principle
Picky eaters. We've all known them. Many of us have attempted to feed them. Perhaps some of us still are them. When I was a kid, I was anything but...read more.