These tools also allow you to insert your zip code to find out more about the cost of building your ideal house plan in your area.

The Rundown

Nowadays, it is becoming necessary to build your living room around your television and fireplace, as Allison E. Beatty discusses in the Chicago Tribune.

Columbia, Missouri, designer Kerry Bramon is profiled in the Columbia Business News.  He has turned his engineering background into innovative design.

The Lead Design Consultant at Furniture.com claims 2008 strikes a return to glamour and retro home designs.

The Imperial Valley News shows how movable walls make your living space more versatile.

The Oklahoman reports on the brightness and contemporary nature of the Wendover house plan.

A new book shows you how exemplify the abilities of a general contractor and do-it-yourself handyman, as the Los Angeles Times book review explains.

Spain is leading the way for environmentally-friendly homes, hoping to pass a law that would give grants for building green homes, reports Reuters.

The Bradenton Herald discusses ways to make your home senior-friendly.

If you have bamboo flooring, figuring out what to do with your walls can be an arduous, yet doable task.  Mi-Ling Stone Poole explains at NewsOK.com.