One normally pictures Farmhouse, Craftsman, Plantation and Country home plans as having wide, wrap-around porches that surround the home or covered porches in the front and also in the rear. Cozy images enter our thoughts of porch swings, rocking chairs, lemonade, big lazy dogs and that “Oh so precious” family time. Our family has so [...]
We have just finished building one of those country home plans and now it is time to add the driveway. Our new home is beautiful and I want to make sure the driveway is perfect and complements the exterior. It is the first thing visitors will see when entering our property and I want it [...]
I am a retired carpenter and have recently taken an interest in trying to flip a house. There is a home down the street that was foreclosed on about 6 months ago and it is really getting run down and making our neighborhood look bad. It is a cute little country home design with a [...]
We are getting ready to be empty nesters but before that happens our home has to go through one last hurrah – the marriage of our youngest son. Soon after the wedding we will be moving into a smaller ranch home design.
There are many things we need to do in order to put the shine [...]
It’s hard for people to come to grips with spending alot of money on a house when they’re trying to sell it. Usually, the homeowner is looking forward to their next dwelling and hoping to come out of their current home ahead financially. So, whether you’ve planned to move or there now has been a [...]
When designing the ideal outdoor living space, it’s hard to know where to begin and where to end. There are so many aspects that can be incorporated to make the space both functional and aesthetically pleasing. One area that should not be overlooked is that of the fence. The fence is a structure that serves [...]
A hot trend among homeowners today is ensuring the home’s exterior boasts curb appeal. But what features actually define a home as having beautiful curb appeal? It’s the home with the “perfect lawn” outfitted with colorful flowers, trimmed shrubs and intricate yard art that adds warmth and style, ultimately creating an inviting feel that draws [...]
Planning your dream home involves many new and exciting decisions – from choosing the style of home plan to the exterior details that will reflect your style and personality. Of course, flooding the interior of your home with color and charm is one of the best-loved moments from the beginning. But incorporating these qualities to [...]
Garage plans are functional spaces that are often utilized by family members to store more items than the family car. Gardening materials, bicycles, sporting equipment and other items can overtake the available space in your garage plan, often leaving little room to park your car. Without proper storage and the most efficient plan for your [...]
Many homeowners spend time and money to enhance their dim-lit bathrooms and basements with decorative lamps, floor stands, recessed lighting or large fixtures that fill a ceiling. However, after all the attention they give to debating tones, materials and layouts, they are still combated by inadequate lighting and overused space. While all excellent options to [...]