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Craftsman house plans are increasingly popular among homeowners. Find out more about classic, Craftsman home plans that offer all the modern conveniences you've come to love.

Multi-generational house plans have made a comeback in a tough economic time. Multi-generational home plans offer homeowners unique opportunities to cut costs while helping to support their relatives.

This week’s featured house plan is the Paysholme, a rustic Craftsman house plan that’s inspired by the Old West with a Frank Lloyd Wright design motif, and all the traditional amenities found in Craftsman house plans.

When browsing guest house plans, Craftsman house plans are good options because of their unique style features. Here are tips on choosing the best style for guest homes.

In an increasingly cost- and eco-conscious housing market, small or narrow lot house plans offer lower costs and a smaller eco-footprint. Here are the top uses of small house plans.

These days, since space and privacy are limited, modern house plans provide an efficient, eco-friendly option. Here are 5 benefits of modern or contemporary house plans.

This week’s featured house plan is the Oxenhope, which is a ranch-style single story house plan. It’s low-maintenance, easily accessible and contains traditional American Western elements.

If you enjoy the practical, simplistic style of farmhouse home plans stemming from America’s agricultural roots, here are the traditional features of farmhouse house plans.

This week’s featured house plan is the Park Place, a house plan for narrow lots, built to maximize space and natural light. Read about its unique, contemporary design features.

The 2012 NW Natural Street of Dreams home show runs from July 28th to August 26th at the Vineyard, in West Linn, OR. This year, BC Custom Homes is constructing 'Rivendell Manor' - a magical storybook style home designed by Eric Schnell, of Alan Mascord Design Associates Inc. The Rivendell Manor represents the 30th home AMDA has designed for the Portland Street of Dreams show, since first appearing in the show in 1987.

Alan Mascord Design Associates has been awarded "Best Of Remodeling" 2012 by Houzz, the leading online platform for residential remodeling and design. AMDA was chosen by the more than 1.2 million registered members of the Houzz community.

For eco-conscious buyers, luxury home plans may seem incongruous with sustainability, but not necessarily. Here are tips on making luxury house plans more eco-friendly.

Here are several reasons to include include guest house plans in your next custom home design construction project.

The great room, frequently as grand as its name suggests, eliminates the need for a separate living room by revolutionizing the traditional home layout, bringing a sense of grandeur and togetherness to a home of any size.

Colonial house plans encompass a variety of home styles, but certain elements tie them together. Here are the common features of all colonial home plans.

This week’s featured house plan is the Bracken Bank, a traditional Craftsman house plan that fits neatly into a neighborhood as a narrow lot house plan.

In the recent economy, house buyers have become more flexible, and 2012 has seen a rise in small house plans and multigenerational house plans. Read on for more 2012 home design trends.

Locus Custom Homes masterfully constructed this wonderful contemporary ranch style home which can actually be classified as a remodel, since part of the original structure on the site remained and was re-purposed for use in the new home.

These days, one level house plans are actually gaining in popularity. Here’s a look at why more homeowners are choosing one floor house plans.

When designing a home, interior traffic patterns should be carefully considered. Here are a few key factors to consider when selecting your house plans.