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Christine has over a decade of experience as a house plan and floor plan expert. Outside of providing her expertise to customers to help them find and build their dream homes, her passion and knowledge of the home building industry allows Christine to guide families and builders through all of the important steps from finding plans to building custom homes that meet the expectations of today’s new home owner. Christine’s years of knowledge of the diverse trends and needs of the modern homeowner has made her into an authoritative and trusted voice in the online house plan community.
Decorating Your Home’s Exterior for Halloween
It’s that time of the year again—time for hot cider, pumpkin picking, and welcoming little ghosts and goblins to your doorstep for treats. Why not make your house the coolest on the block with some truly spectacular—or spooktacular—Halloween decorations? You can choose to present a haunting display or simply stick to a seasonal theme as […]
Millennials: The Emerging Homeowners and their Housing Preferences
Sometimes portrayed as lazy and entitled, the mollycoddled children of the Baby Boomers, Millennials have gotten a bad rap. What with the downturn of the economy as many were coming into their own, it is no wonder that Millennials were hesitant to make major life decisions on the same timeline as generations before. Buying a […]
5 Eco-Friendly Home Construction Upgrades
Improving your property can be difficult when you’re trying to be environmentally conscious and you’re working on a budget, but being eco-friendly means saving money in the long run! Here are some great ways you can upgrade your home to be green without breaking the bank. 1 – Improve Your Insulation Everybody knows that better […]
Why House Plans Are Getting Smaller
It’s no secret that small houses are the current trend. Perhaps you’ve seen the plethora of news articles about families downsizing into homes small enough to be built on flatbeds and hauled by pickup trucks, or maybe you’ve watched the construction of such houses yourself, as the phenomenon has spread to television. Even people who […]
5 Great Architectural Inspirations from Frank Lloyd Wright
A visionary who strived to create what he called organic architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright was a man who was very concerned with how structures interacted with humanity and the natural environment. With a career spanning the 19th and 20th centuries, Wright was influenced by several other professionals and styles that ultimately caused him to develop […]
5 Tips for Achieving Great Curb Appeal
August is National Curb Appeal Month, so there’s no better time than now to think about increasing the attractiveness of your property. Whether being examined by potential buyers, guests, or random passersby, your house is under constant scrutiny, and putting its best face forward is a surefire way to increase its value. According to JJ […]
5 Big Ideas for Small Kitchen Designs
Whether you’re downsizing, living more responsibly or just simplifying – you are joining a growing number of Americans who are moving into smaller homes and seeking innovative kitchen designs. Sarah Susanka is credited for starting the anti-McMansion movement back in 1997 with her book “The Not So Big House.” A small home is considered to […]
Man Cave Design Ideas for Father’s Day
John Gray, author of 1992’s “Men are From Mars, Women are from Venus” is widely credited with coining the phrase “man cave.” And maybe if Wilma had carved out a little space for Fred way back when, he might not have been so cranky. Architects and designers are seeing a growing request for space where […]
What Do Baby Boomers Look for in a House?
Compared to previous generations, baby boomers often have more income, are healthier and more active and are more likely to continue working or even change their careers later in life than their predecessors. Indeed, they are breaking norms in how they stay busy and fit and refuse to slow down as they age. This is […]