House Plan News
This is a great place for getting more information about stock house plans. We are always posting articles about the latest house plan trends, from building techniques to interior decoration. Picking a house plan can be very confusing. We try and take just a little bit of the mystery away from the home plan hunting process. We would love to hear from you. If you have a question or a subject that we didn’t cover, please contact us and let us know. We are always happy to share our knowledge with you.
Lawn Maintenance to Enhance Your Home's Value 0
Now that you've finished building your new home plan design, maintaining a healthy lawn can be a challenge during the summer months, but ignoring that challenge can diminish your home's “curb appeal” and even its value. Summer’s heat, drought, and high humidity can dehydrate grass and lead to desertification, while a host of fungal diseases, like brown patch, can lead to dead turf. Protecting against these maladies can save home...
- Ana Coddington
- Tags: Lifestyle
How to Infuse Universal Design Into Any Home 0
Like it or not, our physical abilities change as we age. Vision begins to blur and joints begin to ache. Once-simple tasks like taking out the garbage, emptying the dishwasher, or even taking a shower can become increasingly arduous. However, not everyone living in multi-generational households are likely to have the same needs. These are the homes that can benefit the most from “universal design.” It doesn't matter if you’re...
- Ana Coddington
- Tags: Interior Design
Builders: How to Assess Online Reviews 0
If you visited a dozen websites and read hundreds of reviews just to decide on which new television to purchase, then how about when it comes time to select a home builder? Builders will be doing a significant amount of work to your biggest investment: your home. So choosing the right one is a paramount decision. If you are like most home owners, you will likely do a significant amount...
- Ana Coddington
- Tags: House Building Tips
Is Your Home Ready for Summer? 0
Just as you want your car inspected and running smoothly before heading out on a long road trip, you also want your home running efficiently before the days of summer set in. Your home may have endured some harsh elements this past winter, so you won’t want to delay getting your home ready for summer. The good news is that you might be able to do much of the work...
- Ana Coddington
- Tags: Lifestyle
Modern Living in Rustic Home Plans 0
Log homes fit well into their natural and neighborhood surroundings, offering timeless style and eye-catching design. Today’s rustic home plans include the latest amenities and options to fit your lifestyle, including open floor plans, multimedia rooms, master suites, garages and more. Here’s a look at some other benefits of building a rustic floor plan. Rustic Home Plan Green Building When built out of logs, rustic homes are both environmentally and...
- Ana Coddington
- Tags: House Plan Trends
Open Floor Plans Remain a Top Pic for Consumers 0
Whether looking for a new home or revamping a current residence, home owners continue to be drawn to the feelings of open floor plans. Their spaciousness and easy flow are welcoming for families and guest alike. Why are open floor plans popular? Pioneered in the early 20th century, open floor plans remain popular today. According to a recent survey from the National Association of Home Builders, 70 percent of buyers...
- Joanne Loftus
- Tags: House Plan Trends
