Something that always puts a smile on my face is thinking about my childhood and the numerous hours we would play “house” in our outdoor playhouse. It was unbelievable how many neighborhood kids we could fit in the tiny plastic home and it never seem to feel crowded. There was a kid in our neighborhood [...]
Busy schedules often make it difficult to keep the household running smoothly. But as more and more families begin to buckle down and spend more time at home in a slow economy, a comfortable and well-organized ranch home plan or two-story home plan is being considered a top priority. The practice of feng shui is [...]
by Jeremy Friedman
The green movement is sweeping the country. You can’t pick up a magazine or turn on the T.V. without finding the latest facts and tips for living the “green way.” It’s discussed in trade journals, newspapers, and commercials and home building is one area that is no exception. While many people are becoming [...]
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Almost everyone can envision the perfect home. Maybe you love the clean, simple lines and prestigious feel of colonial house plans. Or perhaps you are attracted to the steep rooflines and rustic flair that characterize country French house plans. Whatever style – or combination of styles – defines your dream home, it’s important [...]
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 [...]
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Busy schedules and beautiful weather often creates messy kitchens for any home – from log home plans to southern home plans! Dishes easily pile up, floors are overlooked and kitchen counters are anything but clutter-free. And this doesn’t include those other frequently used appliances like the refrigerator and stove that are often [...]
Most homeowners everywhere dream for the undeniably beautiful yard that catches the eye of surrounding neighbors. The yard is usually a dreamscape full of peculiar flowers, flawlessly trimmed shrubs and intricate garden art. But one easily becomes overwhelmed as they consider how much time and effort it would take to create such a picture-perfect sight [...]
Incorporating spaces into your outdoor living design that are both functional and attractive is a fun outdoor living project. But once you have an idea of what spaces best fit your lifestyle, it’s time to add amenities to create a special atmosphere that is enjoyed by many. When planning features to include in your outdoor [...]
Building a dream home involves many new and exciting challenges that often require extensive planning and research. Homeowners usually begin the process by spending countless hours searching for the perfect home plan and location that fits their lifestyle and needs, followed by interviewing several contractors for home construction. Decisions then must be made about every [...]
Most people dream for the day when they can finally build a home for themselves and their family. Most likely they already have an idea in their minds of what the perfect home would be like, down to the number of bathrooms, number of bedrooms and style of home. But after months of searching for [...]