Since 2020, the cost of building a new home has increased due to sudden increased demand for materials and labor. Why? People who lived in areas with greater population density suddenly wanted their own space, and that put a squeeze on the builders and supply chains. Many aspiring homeowners...
Where are the top 5 East Coast cities to build in 2023? The answer to this question is not an easy one because multiple things need to be considered. What is the average person looking for? The job market, commute to work, affordability, and quality of life are just a few contributing...
Architectural Design in the Dallas-Fort Worth area cannot be pigeonholed into one or two styles of architecture. Offering city living along with the quiet suburban life, Dallas-Fort Worth offers an exciting mix of trendy and cowboy. Young professionals living in the city are looking for upscale, trendy multi-family properties...
The holidays are over and we’re all settling into the new year with new attitudes and resolutions. The winter season has only just begun as well, and it has already brought plenty of snow, rain, and blistering winds. From coast to coast and even down into the South, there...
As the old year ends and we are ready to ring in the new year, its common to look back at the previous year and ask ourselves what we would do differently. The design trends to build a beautiful home for your family has stayed tried and true throughout...
Happy Holidays! Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Eve—these are just some of the festivities that take place in the month of December. Each holiday brings its own observances, traditions, foods, and decorations. Depending on what you celebrate, the holidays last anywhere from one to eight nights,...
If you build anything that requires a permit from a building jurisdiction, you will need construction documents also known as blueprints for the project. Architectural blueprints are a type of construction drawing that shows how a building is designed so a professional knows how to construct and finish it....
So, you want to build a cabin! You’ll find that cabins come in all shapes and sizes, including everything from tiny to luxury designs with simple to rustic schemes. So, depending on what you’re looking for, cabin house plans could make great year-round or vacation homes. Remember to consider...
There are many reasons why building a mountain house plan is a great idea for your family. Let’s examine a few! Whether you plan to build your primary home or a vacation home in the mountains, everything begins and ends with location. Does the house adapt to the landscape? Does it...
What can you do with a Garage Apartment? Garages that include shops, offices and living spaces is a great way to add value to your property and possibly add rental income. It’s a great way to add space without increasing the footprint of the building structure. The garage apartment...