Growing up, I was raised on television. Many evenings were spent watching characters such as Cliff Huxtable from The Cosby Show and I was captivated by the comical antics of The Brady Bunch. Today I still find myself drawn to television because it allows me to build a relationship with the characters. As I watch these shows […]
Christine Cooney
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.
Learn About Home Efficiency on Earth Day
Earth Day is a day where many people plant a tree, recycle and try to make an effort to conserve energy, particularly when it comes to their home. This year the Department of Energy is giving citizens a chance to get some home efficiency questions answered by hosting a special Google+ hangout on Monday April […]
The House Designers’ Design House Plans for New Home Market
Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) April 12, 2013 Now that the demand for newly built homes is picking up, online companies like The House Designers are reporting an increase in plan sales, particularly smaller layouts with high-end amenities and green features. As the housing market moves into recovery, the demand for newly built homes is increasing and […]
Benefits of Using Pre-Drawn Green House Plans
If you’re looking for an affordable way to build a sustainable home, than choosing off-the-shelf green house plans from The House Designers is a great option. Once you’ve committed to building a new home, there are many questions you will need to ask yourself before you begin your search for the perfect house plan. Some […]
Get Your House Plans Emailed in Minutes with PDF Now! Program
Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) February 27, 2013 Gone are the days that a consumer or builder had to work with an architect or designer, sometimes for months or longer, to create and design a new home. Starting back in the early 1900s, home plan magazines began offering catalog house plans that could be ordered by phone […]
Nemo Covers the Northeast with Record-breaking snow
Parts of New England and the Northeast battled record-setting snowdrifts this weekend after winter storm Nemo left as much as 3 feet of snow including The House Designers’ head architect’s private Long Island craftsman style home. Nemo put most of the major cities in the Northeast on lockdown for the entire weekend as gale-force winds […]
Finding the Right House Plans and Home Builder
According to The House Designers, finding the right home builder is just as important as finding the perfect house plan, since it is the general contractor’s technical expertise that will be responsible for constructing the home. Before purchasing house plans it is best to consult with a builder to confirm the house plan is suitable […]
2012’s Best-Selling House Plans from The House Designers
The editors of The House Designers present the 10 best-selling house plans of 2012 from a collection of over 6,000 home designs from America’s leading architects and designers. These popular home designs share many similarities, including size, energy-efficiency and open and flexible living spaces. Of the top 10 home plans, 9 were less than 2,500 […]
House Plans: Tips for Shopping for House Plans
Building a new home will probably be one of the biggest and most exciting projects of your lifetime and it all starts with finding the perfect house plans. Shopping for a house plan can be an overwhelming process if you don’t know what to look for, which is why The House Designers has created a user-friendly […]
Adding Value to Your Home with ENERGY STAR® Products
During October’s Energy Awareness Month, Mark Clement, host of MyFixitUpLife home improvement radio show provides timely advice on selecting ENERGY STAR® qualified windows, doors and roofing products to the home to help homeowners save on yearly energy costs. Ambler, PA (PRWEB) October 24, 2012 Homeowners looking to make smart, energy-efficient investments in their homes should […]