The time has come to decide on the overall look that you want in a house. Chances are, if you’re like most people, you already know what architectural styles you like and you just need to find the perfect one. Don’t be intimidated by there being so many choices...
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Craftsman House Plan with Finished Daylight Basement
This brand new craftsman House Plan 9451 is perfect for a sloping lot. The finished sloping lot house plans includes 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a kitchenette and wine bar, as well as a large open game room and plenty of extra storage space. This 3,602 square foot home has...
Are You Building a Green Home? 5 Things to Consider Before You Build
If you’re planning on building a new, green home, here are 5 important tips to consider: 1 Green, Sustainable House Plans Start with ENERGY STAR® blue, with ENERGY STAR® approved house plans from Direct from the Designers. All the plans in this collection are designed to inspire consumers and...
Why Universal Design is Smart Design
People often talk about planning for a future. When you are designing a home you need to consider it even more so. Your home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. You want it to last and in many cases outlive you. That’s where Universal Design...
Three Dining Rooms To Die For
We’re over halfway through November and in just a week we’ll all be sitting at our dining room tables with a turkey and mashed potatoes. If you tend to be the one who hosts the holidays in your family, you want to make sure you have a dining room...
You’re ready to build your dream home. (Congratulations!)
You’ve sifted through architecture and design books, looked at models and developed a sense of what you like and don’t like. But now comes the important question – should you design a custom home from scratch or stick to a stock floor plan? Overall, stock floor plans are an...
House Plans with Fabulous Kitchen Floor Plans
1 — A regal kitchen like this from the Chatham House Plan has every amenity a homeowner could crave. With rich hardwood floors from Lumber Liquidators® and granite countertops, it has a clean and sophisticated appearance that will be in vogue for years to come. Top off the kitchen...
Let the Sunshine In: Daylight Savings Time Returns
It might not feel like it right now, but spring is on its way. Sunday March 10th marks the beginning of daylight savings time, and we will once again spring forward into daylight. A few more hours of daylight are a precious commodity that can heighten spirits as we move into springtime....
Quartz vs. Granite Kitchen Countertops
A kitchen counter is a space that is used for more than just cooking. It’s where kids do their homework and eat breakfast, and it is no surprise that they will probably take a lot of abuse during their lifetime. In recent years, quartz countertops have been on the rise. If you are...
Save Your Pennies and Make a Floor of Money
When it comes to flooring, there are your standard materials: carpet, hardwood and tile. In Garfield, Pennsylvania, however a woman decided to use a different building material, pennies. Yes, that’s right, copper pennies. ABC News reported that Mel Angst, who runs a Pittsburgh-area tattoo parlor with her husband was looking...