Archive for the 'Architecture & House Plans' Category

Before You Purchase Your House Plans

Monday, August 21st, 2006

By the time you are ready to purchase your house plans, it is assumed that you have done all of the necessary preparation to get to that point. Notice that I said “assumed”. There are several things that must be considered before (more…)

Cut Home Building Construction Cost On Your House Plans

Monday, August 21st, 2006

The following are a few of many ways to cut home construction cost and also increase value to your new house plan.

(1) Be your own general contractor (GC)

Being your own general contractor can save you the greatest amount of money. You can save as much as 30 percent. However, being a GC requires a great deal of work, time, and manager skills. You must be able to (more…)

Building The Dream Home

Monday, August 21st, 2006

Maybe it’s a Low-country beauty overlooking a sun-kissed green or a contemporary A-frame along the fairway. Whatever and wherever your imagination goes, the dream homes provided by (more…)

Shotgun House Floor Plan - The Revival Of A Traditional Southern Housing Style

Monday, August 21st, 2006

Found throughout the American South, the shotgun house floor plan has its roots in West Africa and the Caribbean. Fleeing the revolution in the 1800s, Hatians introduced the long, narrow houses to New Orleans and their (more…)

Modular House Floor Plan - Getting The Most Value From Your Housing Dollar

Monday, August 21st, 2006

Modular house floor plans are designed with consumers in mind and can be considered some of the best designs around. Modular house floor plans have distinct advantages over (more…)

House Floor Plan Design - Taking Control Of The Building Pr

Monday, August 21st, 2006

One of the most wonderful things about house floor plan design is that the floor plans can be tailored to suit individual or family needs. House plans can be modified based on a standard modular design or (more…)

Choosing The Right House Plan

Saturday, August 12th, 2006

Everybody would like to live in a mansion or a sprawling ranch but there are many factors to consider when choosing a house plan. There are also a few pitfalls that can be avoided by doing your homework and making the right choices. (more…)

Purchasing Steel Buildings On The Web?

Friday, August 11th, 2006

Steel buildings can and are quite often purchased via the web. There is no telling what products you will find being sold on the web! But, is there really a reason to look to the web for your needs in steel buildings? We think so! In fact, many of the best (more…)

Plan Your House By Following Some Simple Steps

Friday, August 11th, 2006

Custom-home designs and specifications typically are created through a four-step process, as follows: (more…)

The American Dream Home

Thursday, August 10th, 2006

Are you ready to starting building your dream home. House plan designs are abundant and easy to customize. Just getting started can sometimes be quite confusing. (more…)