Archive for the ‘Home Maintenance’ Category

What Comes In, Must Come Out: Home Plumbing for Every Home Plan

November 29, 2007   No Comments

It is six o’clock in the morning and you are trying to pull yourself together for work. Mid-shower, you realize something is not quite right. You go through the list … the coffee is brewing, your slacks are ironed, the kids get to sleep in, the tub is overflowing with your shower water … wait, [...]

Slowing the Flow: Insulation Working for You

October 26, 2007   1 Comment

Adventuring into the attic is not a task many homeowners look forward to. Even in bungalow style house plans, where the attic may be smaller, an adventure into the attic is not on your top list of things to do. This is because the storage space is packed to the brim and hard to maneuver. [...]

Household Cleaning Tips Ideal For Any House Design

August 2, 2007   1 Comment

Whether you are choosing from luxury house plansor prairie style house plans, one thing remains the same; you will want to maintain its beauty and charm with these simple household cleaning tips. Spend less time cleaning your dream home and more time enjoying it with these useful and step-saving ideas.
• Following these simple household cleaning tips [...]

Home Maintenance Tips

June 16, 2007   No Comments

Consider these useful home maintenance tips to keep your home and yard looking attractive and well maintained:
• When you select your log home plan choose quality materials.  For example, rot-resistant woods such as redwood, cypress or cedar, protective coats of quality paint and stainless steel fasteners help to ensure your porch will be able to withstand [...]

Energy Efficiency For Any Home Design

June 4, 2007   1 Comment

From contemporary house plans to colonial house plans, all home designs have design elements that either add to their energy efficiency or take away from it. Contemporary house plans usually have large windows where heat or cold can seep in. Traditional or colonial house plans may need ceiling fans in many of the rooms to [...]

Let’s Get Organized

April 27, 2007   1 Comment

Alright, everyone is finally ready to go and all you need to do is grab a jacket.  You go to the hall coat closet and start rummaging through all the stuff.  As a tennis ball lands on your head, you find two umbrellas, a bike helmet, half a dozen sweatshirts and even a couple of [...]

Spring Clean Your Home

April 4, 2007   No Comments

Ahh, the beauty of spring, with green grass, flowers blooming and people in brighter moods. It is also the perfect time to start cleaning! Yes, the rebirth of nature brings with it the rebirth of your home. Bring your home to life by spring cleaning with a fool-proof plan to clean the whole house efficiently [...]

Facts About Home Improvement

February 4, 2007   No Comments

Here are a couple of do-it-yourself facts that will help you improve everything from your small ranch house plans to your lavish luxury home plans.
• When you use caulk to seal the joint between a bathtub and the wall tile, fill the tub up with water first.  The weight of the water in the tub will [...]

Get It Together and Get Organized

January 17, 2007   No Comments

When you are choosing from small cottage home plan, it is important to figure out storage and where you will keep your things. These organizing tips will help you get it together all around the house:
• The key to having a tidy kitchen is storage. Use your cupboard space to fix shelves and racks inside [...]