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Choosing Materials That Stand Up to Extreme Weather
At some point, every homeowner – and every home – will be faced with some type of severe weather, be it wind, rain, hail or something else. Here are some of the things you’ll need to consider as you choose exterior building materials for your new house.
..Read More Defining Features of Tudor Homes
The Tudor style has been around in one form or another since the early 16th century. Although this style originated in Europe, it experienced a revival in the United States during the early 20th century and again more recently towards the end of the 20th century.
..Read More Holistic Home Plan Design: Matching Your Interior & Exterior Styles
Proportion, rhythm, creating a focal point—these are the kinds of considerations that interior designers and architects obsess over in a home plan. Today we’re covering a universal and timeless design tenet: Unity between interior and exterior styles.
..Read More Outdoor Living Spaces: Beautiful Design Ideas
As a leading designer of build-ready home plans, we’ve developed quite an eye for what makes the perfect outdoor living area. Read on to learn more!
..Read More Colors and Painting Techniques for Historic Craftsman Home Plans
Get some helpful tips on how to paint house plan exteriors according to your goal – particularly as relates to Craftsman home plans.
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