When you are in the process of buying your first house plan you probably haven’t given much thought to what you’ll do with a basement. Your choices are really to finish it or leave it with just the foundation walls. Finishing a basement can be a costly venture but it does have its benefits. A basement […]
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House Plans with Romantic Master Suites
Valentine’s day is today, and there is no better way to surprise your partner than with a set of house plans that includes a large romantic master suite for the two of you. A master suite is a sanctuary away from the rest of the house, a place where you can retreat after a long day at […]
Pros and Cons of Prefinished and Unfinished Hardwood Flooring
When purchasing your house plans, you are probably looking forward to stepping through the front door of your new home. Imagine the flooring you will be stepping on. Is it tile, carpet, or hardwood? Hardwood floors are one of the most sought after commodities when people buy a home. So if you are building a […]
Top Three Craftsman House Plans
Craftsman is one of the most popular architectural styles and as such is a popular choice in selecting a house plan. Craftsman house plans are designed around the trends from the early 20th Century arts and crafts movement. There are a number of options when it comes to a craftsman style house plan. They can […]
Top Three Victorian House Plans
The word Victorian seems to be thrown around a bit when describing house plans. Characters in books and movies constantly seem to be living in Victorian houses, but what does Victorian really mean today? When you hear the word Victorian used as an adjective, it describes something that dates back to the reign of Queen […]
Which is Greener? Gas or Electric?
Whether you are building a new home or you are remodeling your kitchen, the question of whether to install a gas or electric stovetop is somewhere near the top of your list. The question of whether one is greener than the other, well, I’m sorry to say there isn’t a perfect solution, but here are a […]
Three Popular Cottage House Plans
In the Middle Ages, a cottage usually housed agricultural workers and their friends and families. Back then the term cottage did not just comprise a house, but also a barn and usually a fenced in yard or piece of land enclosed by a gate. Today, the word […]
Improving Fireplace Efficiency with Wood, Gas and Electric Inserts
Depending on where you plan on building, heating in the winter months will definitely be a concern. The crackling of a fire is a timeless winter tradition, but whether you want a fireplace for a yule log, making winter s’mores with the kids, or just recreating the feeling of a ski lodge in your living room […]
How to Properly Use Your Deep Fryer on Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving Day approaches this Thursday, many people will be preparing turkeys in their ovens. Some people, on the other hand, might try to deep fry their turkey. You might recall Allstate’s Trouble Never Takes A Holiday Commercial featuring Dennis Haysbert standing in a leaf-filled backyard in front of a turkey deep fryer informing us […]
A Very Short History on Daylight Savings Time
No really, there is much more on daylight savings time then you think. There is about two hundred years of history for a practice most of the United States does twice a year. While many states and territories observe this practice on Sunday November 4th, it is not mandated for all states and territories. Federal […]