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Ideas from homes designed for "active adults" that are worth considering for the new house you are planning to build.
Key features of older homes that could add character and comfort to the new home you're building.
Siding choices can help you customize a plan. Often they relate to the design and style of your house, as demonstrated in these examples.
The way to control the costs of interior finishes is to do your homework and plan ahead.
Rising popularity for this long lasting alternative to typical roofing materials.
David found cool new home ideas at the annual Dwell on Design Show in Los Angeles, plus other product news from the Pacific Coast Builder Show, also held in June, 2017.
Designs that successfully avoid common design flaws.
From awnings to sails: ways to provide shelter from the summer sun.
Sandi explains how she designs and what she feels makes a good house plan.
Tile advice for counters, floors, walls, and more from Heath Ceramics, the famous Mid-Century Modern manufacturer.
Austin building designer Janet Hobbs explains how she works and what influences her house plans.
Many house plans -- from Craftsman to Modern to something in between -- will fit an infill lot. Here's an example of a first-time builder with some advice from his own experience.
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