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.

Moving Tips

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An estimated 40 million Americans move each year, with August being high season. One of the first decisions to make is whether to hire a moving company. If you do, click on the link provided to read about some suggestions for making the experience go smoothly.  http://www.kansascity.com/238/story/756416.html One of the keys to a successful move […]

Green Living

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As consumers continue to learn more and more about green building, architects, designers and builders are starting to incorporate more green features into their new homes. One of these features are green roofs, which can be installed on residential and commercial buildings, feature landscaping and foliage on the top of the building that often can […]

Kitchen Cabinetry 101

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When it comes time to design your kitchen, you should focus first on your kitchen cabinetry. Your cabinets are the key ingredient to making a great kitchen, both aesthetically and functionally. They not only house all your kitchen gadgetry, dinnerware, edibles and cookware, but they will need to be able to endure daily use and […]

Finding the Perfect Plan

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Stock plans are a great option for anyone wanting to build a new home.   Finding the perfect plan is not always easy.  You would be amazed at what can be accomplished by making changes to a stock plan.  Modifying your home plan can be done in several different ways.  Minor changes can be handled by redlining […]

Choosing The Right Windows

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Selecting the right windows to use on your new home will be one of the most important decisions you will make. Windows not only add warmth, beauty and light to your home, but provide natural comfort and efficiency if chosen correctly. Learn how to choose the right energy-efficient windows to give your home a new, “green” […]

Country Style Home Plan with Front Porch

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A lovely covered front porch gives this 1,629 square foot, country style house plan great curb appeal! The oversized great room with recessed ceilings and built-ins adds a custom feel to this compact design. With its split floor plan and generous sized rooms, the home allows for plenty of space for family and friends. Two […]

Lighting Up Your Home

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One of the most important elements in home interior decorating is home lighting. Lighting is instrumental in setting the mood of any room. The House Designers website has a whole section on different types and trends in lighting. Here’s a link to our valuable information on lighting styles.

Heating & Cooling Your Home Efficiently

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As much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. So making smart decisions about your home’s heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can have a big effect on your budget and comfort. Learn how to choose the right ENERGY STAR® HVAC system, site orientation and how to practice “green” […]