Archive: House Plan News
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May 26, 2009
No CommentsHome Lighting Designs Kindle the Mood
Is it possible to evoke a feeling with home lighting design? Whether it’s stunning or bland, home lighting designs influence the ambiance, stage the setting and inspire the mood. Have you ever noticed how a dark, dreary room makes you feel tired or how bright and airy spaces have a way of lifting the mood?...
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Mar 09, 2009
No CommentsLog Home Floor Plans, A Plot for Green Living
Are log home floor plans really eco-friendly? An overview of the log cabin floor plan – past and present… Log home floor plans epitomize the meaning of the ultra cool floor plan. Timeless in their craftsmanship, the home design exudes the comfort of living green. Over the years, the log home floor plan has made...
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Feb 10, 2009
No CommentsA Home Design Resource to Bookmark
Where to find home design resources, information and complete house floor plans? While HGTV complements the information seen on its line-up of television programming, online consumers depend on an exclusive, site resource for comprehensive house design and useful advice: HousePlansandMore.com. As a division of HDA, Inc., the site presents a smorgasbord of data, facts and...
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Jan 30, 2009
No CommentsCool House Plans Searching Tips
How and where to find cool house plans at an affordable price? Cool houses plans are the type of renderings that ooze with alluring, physical appeal, but without appearing as a visual simulation of other cookie cutter blueprints. The design possesses a timelessness that never dates itself. It’s tantamount to being struck by the symmetry...
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Dec 04, 2008
No CommentsWhat’s In a Beach House Plan?
Tips and tricks to finding a beach house floor plan. As chilly climates creep into some of our realities, our attentions are distracted by the winter retreat. Most beach houses are a warm escape from the confines of urban or country living. But, unlike other house plans, the beach house calls for a little more...
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Dec 02, 2008
No Comments10-Basics to Know About Floor Plans
Review what a floor plan is and what do know before you select your house floor plans… In this installment of Best House Floor Plans, we’re talking basics. So, we are backtracking to the fundamentals of what defines a floor plan. Below are ten concepts to understand about floor plans: A floor plan includes… the...
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Nov 05, 2008
1 CommentWhat’s In a Greenhouse Frame?
What’s the best framing material to design my new greenhouse? If you’re thinking about developing the floor plans to a new greenhouse, there’s more to choosing between a cold frame and wooden frame. Greenhouse building materials depends on several factors: How much space do you have? What is your budget? How you plan to use...
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Aug 08, 2008
No CommentsOutdoor Décor Problems and Fixes
This week we’re stepping out of the house and into the outdoors to make some eco-friendly touches. From the backyard, patio, to the balcony, we’ll be shedding the radiance on how to turn your outdoor lighting into a green urban sanctuary. In the northern states, summertime is the designated time of year for frolicking and...
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Apr 29, 2008
No CommentsPlanning Your Window Placement
Choosing a design for your home building project is an adventure. There are so many different options in building a home. One of the things to choose is your windows. Windows might at first seem like a simple task to accomplish. I mean really, they are plates of glass surrounded by wood or metal. Right?...
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Apr 08, 2008
No CommentsHomeowners Are Moving Outdoors
Its spring time and many homeowners are moving their activities outside. Outdoor rooms and entertainment areas have continued to increase in their popularity. Home additions such as sunrooms, decks, patios, gazebos, and other outdoor building projects are continuing to pop up all over neighborhoods. If you are looking for a new outdoor addition for entertaining...