Sarah Susanka's secrets to a Goldilocks house that's not too big, not too small, but just right for you.
An architect explains how he used seconds from Heath Tile to achieve beauty on a budget in his kitchen.
What to look for in floor plans that fit the Boomer downsizing trend
New kitchen products and prototypes launched at the 2014 Home Builder/Kitchen & Bath Show in Las Vegas include "Freedom Induction" cooktops from Thermador and wireless charging counters from Dupont Corian.
Shared bathrooms -- also called Jack and Jill bathrooms -- connect two bedrooms for an efficient use of space.
An introduction to the most common styles of interior trim, from Colonial to Modern.
Bud explains the basic terms for interior trim from baseboard to crown molding.
Side-facing garages are key features of some of our best-selling plans.
Announcing the six winners in the 2014 Houseplans.com Design Awards -- the HOWIES.
An important UCLA study shows where we spend the most time at home.
How builders reuse certain floor plans but with significant tweaks.
A charming home with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths in an efficient layout.