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Maximize space with an open kitchen layout

Published on November 25, 2013December 25, 2013 by admin

Open kitchen layouts are great option for families that can also save on money and space.

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Three Dining Rooms To Die For

Published on November 21, 2013November 21, 2013 by Lauren Busser

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...

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Benjamin Moore Announces 2014 Color of the Year

Published on November 19, 2013November 18, 2013 by Lauren Busser

Want a relaxing getaway with your new beach house plan? Consider incorporating Benjamin Moore’s® 2014 Color of the Year.  An ethereal Blue called “Breath of Fresh Air” is being hailed as a “new neutral” for the New Year. “We chose Breath of Fresh Air because we were seeing it...

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Benefits of Fiberglass Entry Doors

Published on November 5, 2013November 5, 2013 by Lauren Busser

If you are looking to save more money on your energy bill then you should be sure to select a fiberglass entry door. According to the American Architectural Manufacturers Association, fiberglass entry doors are known for their reliability, durability, customization, and energy efficiency. “If it becomes apparent that you...

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Understanding What Makes a Green House Plan

Published on October 25, 2013October 25, 2013 by Lauren Busser

You may recall years ago, that green homes stood out for all the long reasons. Focusing more on practical application of green technology than design they often looked utilitarian. Today there are lots of elegant green homes that combine style with comfort and efficiency. What do green house plans...

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Three Bestselling Small House Plans

Published on October 8, 2013October 5, 2013 by Lauren Busser

If you are just starting your house plan search, you should start with a small house plan.  The trend in American construction has been to make smaller homes lately and house plans reflect that. Designers and architects have been designing lots of stylish small house plans under 2,500 square...

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Tips on Choosing the Right Paint (And Using it Properly)

Published on October 3, 2013September 28, 2013 by Lauren Busser

Painting your home’s exterior is just as intimidating as going into the paint store and picking out a new color for your bedroom wall.  No lying, it is a big project, and while you might be overwhelmed with color selection, here are a few tips to help you choose...

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“Upside Down” House Plans: Modern Homes With Views

Published on October 1, 2013October 1, 2013 by Lauren Busser

Sometimes you just have to defy conventions. These modern house plans do just that. Not only do their exteriors look different, but there is a science to it. Homes built this way often have the living space on the top floor and the bedrooms on the bottom floor.  The...

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Why Picking The Right Floor Plan Is Important

Published on August 30, 2013August 30, 2013 by admin

  Choosing the right floor plan is very important when looked at from angles such as the type of lifestyle that you lead and your budget. More than any other factor, it”s very important to choose a floor plan that suits your lifestyle. Naturally you need to consider your...

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House Plan of the Week: HHF-6001

Published on August 20, 2013August 30, 2013 by Lauren Busser

Driving toward this beautiful award-winning house plan’s creative façade you will admire the lovely stucco, columns, and copper standing seam roof with stone and brick highlights. If the outside has you interested, the inside will have you amazed. Inside this house are three floors. The interior starts with a...

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