Well this is my third week of sharing my personal stories about how satisfying it is for me to help people who are excited and anxious to find their new house plan. My first story was about a couple building a retirement home on a ski slope. My second story was about a young girl […]
Month: March 2009
Take It From the Professionals
You cannot go wrong when you get lots of help by taking tips from the pros when you’re planning to remodel your home. Look at the entire project from the perspective of doing the work yourself and consider how important it will be to know the facts before you begin. Many sites online will give […]
A New Beginning for Mom and Daughter
Yesterday, I spoke with a lovely woman, who was buying a home plan for her 21-year-old daughter. It was a very emotional conversation, because the woman had just lost her husband and they were starting a new chapter in their lives. She was calling to order The Surfside House Plan for her daughter from our […]
What Are Eco-Friendly Paints?
If you have ever painted a room and consequently, felt nauseous from the fumes, then you have already experienced one reason why there is a need for eco-friendly paints. Think about what those fumes could, and probably are, doing to your body. Then, consider what the paint does to the planet when it is eventually […]
Delightful Waterfront House Plan
A customer called last week looking for a vacation house plan for a waterfront lot. The rear of the home needed to encompass the full view of the lake, and they did not want a huge house to maintain. The Cabernet house plan came to mind! With its lovely European design and square footage right […]
Exclusive Collection of Green House Plans
The House Designers and ENERGY STAR® have partnered to offer consumers an exclusive collection of Green House Plans, which have all been awarded the “Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR®†credentials to promote green home building. All ENERGY STAR® house plans include energy-efficient details and specifications for features such as tight construction and duct systems […]
Creating A Beautiful Bath
When you are going to take on the big task of remodeling your home, it is an excellent idea to read first. There are many books and magazines available with great remodeling content that will give you step by step instructions on everything from flooring to ceiling fans, from faucets to wall coverings. If you […]
Outdoor Kitchen Designs
As they say, the kitchen is the heart of the home – a place where families and friends come to share good food and company. Given the affection for the kitchen and outdoor cooking, it is hardly surprising that outdoor kitchens have become one of the hottest trends in the home building industry. Gone are […]
Retired Couple Finds Dream Home
I spoke to a retired man who is planning on building a new, smaller home that he and his wife could enjoy now that their children have all moved out. I directed him to our empty-nester collection, because most of these house plans are one-story, less than 3,000 square feet and feature large master suites […]
A Bathroom Fit for a King
Luxury is really in the eyes of the beholder. You might look at one bathroom and not see the beauty, while the person who owns it couldn’t be more happy. Bathroom tips and trends are wide and varied. You will want to consider a lot of before you begin your remodeling project. This is work […]