Your blueprint plans and specifications are the documents used by your builder and contractors to instruct them on how to build your new home. Each set of blueprints should include floor plans; plans for the foundation and information on footings and framing; front, side and rear elevations; roof plan; electrical layout and kitchen cabinet layout; […]
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.
The Lewisburg House in 3D
The Lewisburg plan is one of our most popular house plans and is now available in 3D. This plan can be built modestly on a crawl space foundation without the garage, or, if you need more room, add the walk out basement and finish the bonus room. Either way you build, this home is a beauty!!! Click on […]
Interior Door Design Trends
You can enhance the look of your homes interior by paying close attention to the details of your interior door, particularly since your home can easily have 18 or more interior doors. Before you begin choosing what type of interior doors you want for your home, you should go room-by-room and make a list of how […]
Types of Roofing Materials
Choosing the roofing for your new home will depend on what style the home will be, your budget amount, the location of the home, and the makeup of the roofing material. There are many different types of roofing materials available now asphalt shingles,wood shingles and shakes, clay tile, slate, metal, and fiber. It is recommended […]
Outdoor Kitchens
Since many families are staying home more for gatherings and entertaining. The new room in the home has become the outdoor kitchen. The possibilities are endless with appliances, materials, and space for funiture. Some ideas to keep in mind when building your outdoor kitchen are weatherproof appliances, materials for floors, backsplashes, fireplaces, and countertops. Other extravagant components […]
New Legislation for Geothermal Energy
By Congress passing this legislation individuals building homes will receive this tax benefit. Home owners who install geothermal heating and cooling systems are now eligible for federal tax incentives under the Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, passed by Congress Oct. 3 as part of the economic recovery package. This one time tax credit will benefit individuals […]
Hearth & Home: Fireplace Options
One of the great things about having a fireplace today is that you have so many incredible options so you can enjoy a cozy, warm fireplace that fits your specific lifestyle and personal preference. However, there’s a dark secret about your fireplace: you are making your house colder, and could be contributing significantly to pollution […]
Choosing the Right Garage Design
A well-designed garage does much more than house your cars, it adds value and curb appeal to your home while extending your living space. When you begin to look at house plans, be sure to spend some time deciding whether you want an attached or detached garage, a one-car or multi-car design or a one-story, two-story […]
Choosing Kitchen Appliances
The kitchen will be the most occupied room in your new home and is always the gathering place for families and when entertaining. Here are some helpful tips to get you off to a good start in choosing ovens, cooktops, ranges, refrigerators, ventilation systems, and dishwashers. Your appliances should blend with the design of your […]
Colonial House Plans
The term colonial house plans refers to home plans that are authentic to, or derive from, the Colonial period in America. Although there are a handful of authentic colonial house plans in the group, public demand for more updated interiors has spurred the development of new floor plans with the trappings of colonial style. Colonial style […]