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  • Tuesday, October 2, 2007

    Donald A. Gardner Architects, Inc. Now Offers Unlimited License To Build

    As an added value to builders, developers and other industry professionals, Donald A. Gardner Architects, Inc. now offers vellum and CD house plan packages with a standard “unlimited license to build.”

    Donald A. Gardner Architects, Inc. Now Offers Unlimited License To Build | Category: Misc

    Thursday, October 4, 2007

    What’s Hot and What’s Not In Housing

    "Buyers are looking for open spaces in the main area of the home with oversized kitchens that flow into large family rooms. When it comes to the master bathroom, buyers are looking for a little luxury."

    Learn more about Hot Products.

    What’s Hot and What’s Not In Housing | Category: Misc

    Friday, October 5, 2007

    6 Hot Home Design Trends for 2007

    "In a cooling market, [find out what] items can help boost your home's value. They'll be high on buyers' wish lists this year."

    Learn more about 2007 Design Trends.

    View Donald A. Gardner's Trend Watch House Plans.

    6 Hot Home Design Trends for 2007 | Category: Misc

    Tuesday, October 9, 2007

    How to Read House Plans Blueprints

    "Blueprints, or construction drawings, are the sets of detailed architectural drawings used by a homebuilder and contractors to construct a house."

    Learn more about how to read blueprints.

    How to Read House Plans Blueprints | Category: Floor Plan Design

    Wednesday, October 10, 2007

    Design Tips For a Small Yard

    "There are some visual tricks you can use in small space gardening to help defy garden boundaries and make your small yard feel larger."

    Learn more about Yard Design.

    Design Tips For a Small Yard | Category: Misc

    Friday, October 12, 2007

    Bathing Beauties: Bathrooms Become Spa-Like Retreats

    "Improve the bathroom and you improve the odds that a buyer will fall in love with the home."

    Learn More about Spa-Like Bathrooms.

    View Donald A. Gardner House Plans with Luxurious Master Suites.

    Bathing Beauties: Bathrooms Become Spa-Like Retreats | Category: Floor Plan Design

    Tuesday, October 16, 2007

    Make your great room look great

    "Is there a room in your house that is so big it makes you feel like you're living in an empty warehouse? While it's hard to imagine that too much space could be a problem, the evolution of the great room, the growing popularity of finished basements and the trend toward more open floor plans in today's homes have left many people feeling lost in their own homes."

    Learn more about decorating your Great Room.


    Make your great room look great | Category: Floor Plan Design

    Thursday, October 18, 2007

    Acoustics for the Home

    "In a home, when a customer asks about acoustics, or sound control, they are usually really asking about either isolating sound (sound proofing) or making a room or area sound better for music and movies."

    Learn more about Acoustics for the Home.

    Acoustics for the Home | Category: Misc

    Friday, October 19, 2007

    What is a “Colonial”?

    "Architecture from America's colonial period continues to influence the houses we build today."

    Learn more about Colonial Style.

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    What is a “Colonial”? | Category: Architectural Styles

    Monday, October 22, 2007

    Choosing the Right House Plans

    Building a new home is the biggest purchase that most Americans make. While finding a house plan is an exciting process, you should be sure that you have chosen a floor plan that is functional, comfortable and convenient for you and your family.

    Learn more about Choosing House Plans.

    Choosing the Right House Plans | Category: Architectural Styles

    Wednesday, October 24, 2007

    15 tools every homeowner should own

    "Good tools purchased early in life can be a smart investment, says David Tenenbaum, author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Home Repair and Maintenance."

    Learn more about Tools.

    15 tools every homeowner should own | Category: Misc

    Friday, October 26, 2007

    Laundry Rooms Move Upstairs and Upscale

    Want to move your laundry room to a more convenient location? "Bill Bartlett, president of Home Rebuilders in Atlanta, Ga., suggests turning a seldom-used spare bedroom into a laundry room with all the amenities."

    Learn more about Laundry Rooms.

    Search Donald A. Gardner Plans with Ultimate Utility Rooms.

    Laundry Rooms Move Upstairs and Upscale | Category: Floor Plan Design

    Tuesday, October 30, 2007

    Island Living – Kitchen Islands

    "Fully 80 percent of home buyers consider a kitchen island desirable or essential, according to a National Association of Home Builders survey."

    Learn more about Kitchen Islands.

    Search Donald A. Gardner House Plans with Gourmet Kitchens.

    Island Living – Kitchen Islands | Category: Floor Plan Design

    Wednesday, October 31, 2007

    Luxury-Home Floor Plans That Are Popular With Buyers

    "Even in a slow market for new homes, some luxury models are still proving popular with buyers. Nearly two years into the housing slowdown, builders report that their top-selling high-end homes feature less-conventional floor plans and more specialty rooms than previous models, even though the overall square footage in most cases has remained the same."

    Learn more about Luxury Homes.

    Search Donald A. Gardner Luxury House Plans.



    Luxury-Home Floor Plans That Are Popular With Buyers | Category: Architectural Styles

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