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Architectural Styles 101

Architectural Styles 101

Not sure how to distinguish between a Craftsman and a Colonial Revival home? Here's your cheat sheet.

The Beauty and Simplicity of Modern Home Designs

The Beauty and Simplicity of Modern Home Designs

Love the sleek look of a modern home? You're not alone. Learn about this popular style.

The Age-Appropriate Home

The Age-Appropriate Home

Ideas from homes designed for "active adults" that are worth considering for the new house you are planning to build.

5 Lessons From Older Homes

5 Lessons From Older Homes

Key features of older homes that could add character and comfort to the new home you're building.

Siding Choices

Siding Choices

Siding choices can help you customize a plan. Often they relate to the design and style of your house, as demonstrated in these examples.

Controlling Interior Finish Costs

Controlling Interior Finish Costs

The way to control the costs of interior finishes is to do your homework and plan ahead.

Metal Roofs

Metal Roofs

Rising popularity for this long lasting alternative to typical roofing materials.

New Home Products & Trends at Dwell on Design & PCBC

New Home Products & Trends at Dwell on Design & PCBC

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.

What Makes A Well Designed House Plan?

What Makes A Well Designed House Plan?

Designs that successfully avoid common design flaws.

Shade Structures

Shade Structures

From awnings to sails: ways to provide shelter from the summer sun.

Design Chat: Sandi Erdman

Design Chat: Sandi Erdman

Sandi explains how she designs and what she feels makes a good house plan.

All Fired Up! Modern Ceramic Tile

All Fired Up! Modern Ceramic Tile

Tile advice for counters, floors, walls, and more from Heath Ceramics, the famous Mid-Century Modern manufacturer.

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