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Roof trusses are particularly important because of the loads that they’re expected to bear. We will walk you through the truss design and manufacturing process so that you can better understand the engineering that goes into a completed home.

There's a new trend in home design: doubling up on the master suites. Our Vidabelo design is an example of a Craftsman house plan that incorporates this innovative trend. At 3084 square feet, this week's featured house plan may be perfect for your family. You'll find that the extra master suite gives you the flexibility to live comfortably in all stages of life.

If you’ve read 'Use These 3 Tips to Find a Great Realtor!', then you know how to find the right buyer’s agent. But how do you maximize their effectiveness? The following tips will show you how to build a great working relationship so that you can streamline your search for the perfect piece of property to build your house.

The perfect plot of land to build involves more than an idealistic view of how life will be, or making sure there is enough space to build the home and outbuildings you want. There are all kinds of considerations that, while they may not pose an obvious or immediate problem, could turn into trouble sometime in the future. Here are a few of the details you’ll want to look at before choosing a piece of land.

When choosing a design that’s right for you, consider your needs. Do you own at least one of everything and need a place to store all your goodies? Would the island become a catch-all or would it be a great place to prepare a meal and watch over the kids as they are doing their homework?

Ready Player One hits screens this week, and with it, Earnest Cline & visionary master Steven Spielberg take us on a journey through virtual reality and play homage to 80's nostalgia throughout the film, which mirrors the passion we've seen some of our clients show towards decorating their homes to reflect their love for their favorite era. Here's just a few ideas we've seen for decorating your home in a unique style that reflects your chosen pop culture passions and heritage.

Land surveys: People that are embarking on a new construction project often want to skip this step. After all, one piece of ground is similar to the next, right? What could possibly stop you from building a home?

Good realtors need to be good communicators or they need to be ready with a list of comparable homes or lots in the area should you request it. The fact is that these are things all real estate agents should be able to do! The good ones, however, will take things a step farther.

Nowadays, when it comes to homes, people are starting to think that perhaps smaller really is better. There’s no denying that smaller homes are easier to maintain, and they’re certainly easier to heat and cool. What no one talks about is how skimping on space can cost you – not just in terms of fulfillment, but also financially.

Most people choose kitchens for the cabinets, the roomy counter space or the walk-in pantry, but not everyone chooses a kitchen based on its traffic flow.

No matter where you look, you’ll find evidence that working from home is on the rise. What does all of this mean in terms buying and building a set of house plans?

Survive the zombie apocalypse in style - The nation's best home design company shows you how to design a fortress for armageddon.

Custom home design sounds like a wonderful idea, doesn’t it? Well, it turns out that there are a few disadvantages. While I love almost everything about my home, there are a few things that I absolutely hate.

What are the benefits to having a courtyard in your home? Are they a waste of space? Which plans include a courtyard? Here, Houseplans.co finds out!

If you’re planning to build a home, you need to check out these tips for planning a budget for your new home.

Have you always wondered how you go about making changes to your house plans once the project is already underway? Find out what you can change here.

With a low-slung roof and large square supports to the front and rear of the home, the Summerville places emphasis on the Prairie style. This home also draws on Contemporary and Midcentury modern themes with gorgeous walls of windows and an asymmetric design.

If you look back through architectural history, you’ll quickly notice that all styles originate from another, older style. These new styles can be one of three things: an improvement on an older style, a blend of older styles, or a diversion from an already popular style. One example is the Craftsman style, which was a stylistic change away from the ornate Victorian architecture of the period.

We are extremely proud to support the Gary Sinise foundation with the design of an adapted smart home for wounded veteran SFC Wade Mitcheltree and his family. We wish the Mitcheltree's many happy years in their home.

Tesla's solar roof and Powerwall 2 announcement featured Mascord Plan 1410 - The Norcutt. Find out about Tesla's solar roof and Powerwall 2, and view details of the home's other texh savvy and innovative design features.