Posts Tagged ‘house plan’

Customizing Your New Home

March 6, 2009   No Comments

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 [...]

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Open Up And Say “Ahh”: Open Floor Plans

October 17, 2008   No Comments

Many homeowners are taking steps to make the most of their space with more natural light and openness. By creating and incorporating open floor plans, homeowners have the ability to maintain a connection with their guests or family while preparing dinner in the kitchen or caring for the children in the living room. An open [...]

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Why Buy Stock Plans?

September 5, 2008   No Comments

Choosing to build gives homeowners the ability to incorporate every feature they desire into their dream home. Within the building process, you have more control over the size, location and amenities that will fit your style and personality. However, many questions and concerns often arise before you can start building the perfect home – specifically [...]

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Building Basics for Your Dream Home

February 29, 2008   No Comments

Many homes today are built with spacious designs and layouts that homeowners have dreamed of since they were little. Many times these are luxury home plans with large open floor plans, while others are smaller ranch house plans perfect for couples or single individuals as a starter home. However, one struggle remains the same when [...]

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Sticks and Stones: Which Building Type Works For You?

January 15, 2008   No Comments

Building a secret fort with sheets and chairs is probably a fun adventure you remember partaking in as a kid. However, can you recall a time spending multiple hours digging through parts and tiny pieces in an effort to piece together your new desk or entertainment center? You have probably found that the pocketsize instructional [...]

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Keeping the Outside Out: Roofing Materials

December 27, 2007   No Comments

One dreary storm can result in a dreadful few days without cable or electricity. In that case, relaxing by the fireplace with your favorite book seems like a peaceful endeavor. But that vicious storm with flying tree limbs and rapid winds can damage even the toughest roofs if not installed properly. With water dripping from [...]

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How To Select the Perfect Home Site

August 10, 2007   No Comments

Selecting the right site is a critical decision that affects the long-term enjoyment of your log home plan. With many pitfalls awaiting you, not knowing about them could turn building and living in your dream log home plan into an alarming nightmare. While most future homeowners have a clear idea of the style and size [...]

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Choosing Your New Neighborhood

July 29, 2007   No Comments

Selecting the right site for your new home is a critical step in the building process. Your goal is to find a neighborhood that is consistent with your lifestyle and meets the needs of you and your family. There are several factors to consider when choosing a neighborhood for a variety of two-story or even [...]

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Getting the Right Plan

June 21, 2007   No Comments

Many of the homes you see may look like exactly what you are looking for – but are they really? One way to find out is to carefully consider what you want in a home. This is a very important first step so let’s consider how to take it. For the majority of people, budget [...]

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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 [...]

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