Cost To Build A House And Building Basics

Window Options: Glass Type, Cladding, Dividers etc.

What you need to know about types of glass, uv-resistance, cladding, dividers, and more.

Who are the Homebuyers of the Future?

Consumer Trends expert J. Walker Smith, Executive Chairman of The Futures Company, describes new homebuyer profiles.

Garage Doors Grow Up

How to select the right garage door for your new home.

10 Most Common Log House Mistakes

Good advice for when you are thinking of building any style of of home. Plan 451-11

How To Select the Right Windows

Consider window type, how the window will operate, and is it code-compliant before you buy,

What Does An Architect Cost?

Explaining the various ways architects charge for their services.

Catch the Buzz! Browse These New Plans By Hive Modular

Browse modern plans by the newest members of our Signature Studio.

Modify your plan to suit your lot

How to make sure your plan takes full advantage of your lot.

Design Chat: Nick Noyes, Architect

For architect Nick Noyes, simplicity isn't all that simple.

The Top 5 Home Maintenance Chores

A home inspector with 40 years experience offers a must-do home maintenance list of five chores that are not onerous or time-consuming.

Your Decking Choices

Decking material pros and cons, from wood to plastic.

No Lot's Too Difficult for Rohan!

Meet Rohan Walters, the newest member of our Signature Studio, who specializes in designing houses for difficult sites.