by Kathy Ziprik, Staff Writer Break out the hammer and nails, the paint brushes and gardening tools — it’s National Curb Appeal Month! August is a great time to step back and focus on your home’s curb appeal. Does your front door need to be painted? Your bushes trimmed...
It goes without saying that Craftsman house plans are in high demand nowadays—we’ve definitely noticed the growing interest over the last few years! With classic American architecture, beautiful finer details, and flowing natural designs, these homes are well-loved by those who inhabit them as well as those who admire...
Choosing to build your own home is a liberating and rewarding experience, because you have so much more control over what you get than when you search existing real estate because you’re selecting your own house plan. You need to be careful, though—with freedom comes great responsibility. Rather than...
With minimalism going mainstream and more people wanting to reduce their expenses, tiny houses are big news. They are cropping up across the country and everybody from young professionals just starting out in their careers to retirees looking to enjoy a simpler lifestyle is interested in them. Our fascination...
It’s one of the major features most in demand for new home construction—outdoor living space! Today’s typical homebuyer is looking for luxury and flexibility during their house plan search, and the range of outdoor living areas available answer the wants and needs of each customer. For some, a simple...
by Kathy Ziprik, Staff Writer for DFDhouseplans.com All it takes is a spark. One ember carried on the wind that lands on a cedar shake roof. That’s when the troubles begin. A decade ago, homeowners outside of California probably would not have thought twice about selecting roofing materials that would...
Maybe you’ve noticed the growing fondness for farm houses in real estate, because we sure have! This style of home is currently one of our most popular house plans, and its fan base is only growing larger by the day. What draws people to farm houses is their modest...
Ranch house plans are an American staple. Long and low in shape, single-story and with casual living spaces, ranch homes have been a favorite for almost one hundred years. It should come as no surprise that we see a lot of people choosing ranch plans for their convenient layouts,...
Kitchens are the heart of the home, so a truly amazing kitchen design really stands out and does more for a house’s atmosphere than any other single room. Due to there being numerous fixtures and appliances, and so many ways to integrate them all, kitchen design is an ever-changing...
In 1956, a 12-year-old boy wrote a letter to a world-renowned architect asking for a special type of building he hadn’t yet designed in his professional career—a doghouse. Inspired by this story, The House Designers are searching for a rescue dog that we can have the pleasure of designing...