Archive for the ‘Special Interest’ Category
Efficiency: Berm Style Homes
February 29, 2012 No CommentsWe have just brought property on the outskirts of town and are going through the tedious process of what type of home to build. We currently live in a large European style home. It is a beautiful home and while the kids were young it was wonderful and everyone had plenty of room to roam. [...]
Pin ItAll About Fixings and Fasteners
November 8, 2011 No CommentsGetting down to the “nuts and bolts” has always been synonymous with looking at the essential parts, integral to the successful completion of a project; when you’re talking about a construction project, saying this is as pertinent as ever. It is easy to overlook fixings and fasteners when you are first planning a project, but [...]
Pin ItAmerican Colonial Architecture
September 6, 2011 1 CommentKnown as the Melting Pot for more than just its people, the architecture in the United States is truly a mixture of architectural styles from everywhere around the world. One of the earliest styles in the United States is known as the Colonial Style because it was developed during the colonial period of America. In [...]
Pin ItThe History of A-Frame Homes
June 9, 2011 1 CommentAn exciting time for us every year is the time we spend planning our family vacation. This year we have been looking at various locations and places to stay that are near the water, mountains and wilderness. We want to rent a cabin or cottage style home design that is away from the city. While [...]
Pin ItLiving Simpler and Saving Money
May 5, 2011 No CommentsI don’t know about you and your family but I would definitely say the state of the economy over the past couple of years has really changed how our family lives and makes decisions on a daily basis. My grandparents would always say how we are a society of convenience and the amount of waste [...]
Pin ItEconomize Your Home
April 20, 2011 1 CommentWe live in one of those two-story home plans with split bedrooms. The master bedroom and bath are on the first floor and three additional bedrooms are on the second floor. Our kids are constantly coming and going. Last weekend we spent a lot of quality family time at home. It was wonderful and we [...]
Pin ItLiving Life In A Ranch Home
October 27, 2010 3 CommentsWe currently live in a wonderful ranch style home design. It is an older home and we have done a little remodeling over the years, but it is still exactly what we want and need in a home. As we grow older it is great that things are all one level. This got me thinking [...]
Pin ItThe Timeless American Craftsman Style
October 5, 2010 2 CommentsWe love the neighborhood we live in, but our home is over 30 years old and needs a facelift on the interior as well as the exterior. It’s one of those simple ranch home plans, so the possibilities are endless. I absolutely love Craftsman style home designs, so we are leaning towards remodeling with that [...]
Pin ItKeeping Pests Out Of Your Home
August 31, 2010 No CommentsWe just bought a new Lake house plan and it didn’t take long to realize that we were not alone in the house. I’m not talking about ghosts – I’m talking about bugs, spiders and even a little field mice. We did a walk through of the house about 6 months ago when the owners [...]
Pin ItBungalow Style Home’s Unique History
August 25, 2010 2 CommentsI have been searching the web for different home plan styles and the term Bungalow keeps on appearing. When I think of a Bungalow style home I think of a 3-sided open-air home with palm trees and hammocks in the yard. I now know that this style of home is much more than that. Bungalow [...]
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