A customer called today and is building one of our house plans in Mexico. She purchased this particular house plan because of the rounded great room and dining room and the split bedroom design. Her husband is a personal chef and the kitchen had to be spectacular, and this kitchen certainly is spectacular. I suggested […]
Month: April 2009
Incorporating Green Appliances Into an Eco-Friendly Kitchen
Most energy usage in the home is consumed in the kitchen. Refrigerators, freezers, ovens, stove-tops, and dishwashers prove to be the biggest energy consumers in the home. While this will most likely not change, there are many things that can be done to substantially reduce the amount of energy used by these kitchen appliances. Many […]
Tips For Living Eco-Friendly
Living an eco-friendly lifestyle is beneficial to the environment and to your health. Even simple steps will not only reduce the causes of global warming and pollution, but will save money and create a healthier home environment for you and your family. Modern conveniences, which are designed to make life easier, often heat up the […]
Great Design For Outdoor Entertaining
I spoke with a customer the other day, who had been looking for a house plan for a few years and she was finally ready to buy. Her dream home was the Austin House Plan, which has many windows and a beautiful outdoor living space. Part of her dream was to have an in-ground pool […]
Like A Professional Contractor
These days, with all of the television programs available with great remodeling content showing you how to design and build the home you want to have, it really is a mistake not to fully consider doing the work yourself. Now you may not be able to build a home from the ground up, but if […]
The Remarkable Paperhanger
You can work like a professional if you just take a few tips from the pros. There are lots of horror stories about hanging wall paper, but it is not difficult at all if you follow the instructions provided in your remodeling content materials. Above all, be patient and don’t try to do too much […]
Spring Sees Growth in House Plan Sales
Well you can tell it is spring, because our phones have been ringing off the hook with customers eager to purchase house plans and begin building their new home. We get all kinds of calls ranging from customers who are building their first home to seniors looking for a smaller home to enjoy their retirement […]
Pros and Cons of Eco-Friendly Paint
Most people today recognize that the need to take care of the earth is greater than ever before. People are buying more fuel efficient automobiles and switching to longer-lasting, energy saving light bulbs. As home owners complete improvements, they are finding more options available for creating an earth-friendly house. Specifically, there are more choices when […]
Exterior House Paint Regulations
It does not difficult to realize that the earth is suffering from the way humans are treating it. As landfills overflow and are filled with toxic waste and waters are polluted from improperly disposed chemicals, it is clear that people must change the way they make, use and discard products. One particular item that is […]
Ideal House Plan for Outdoor Living
This house plan is perfect for a waterfront property and offers exceptional outdoor living and entertaining opportunities. The family room and sunrooms flow onto a covered deck with a spiral staircase that leads to a lower covered deck. If you need to bring the party indoors there’s a large open recreational room on the lower […]