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Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Warm Ways
"The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy says heating and cooling typically accounts for about 56 percent of overall energy usage, 'making it the largest energy expense for most homes'.”
Learn more about Warm Ways.
Warm Ways
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Category: Misc
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Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Design spa-like retreats for homeowners eager to pamper themselves
"For clients seeking the perfect refuge, redraw the master bathroom into a masterful home spa."
Learn more about Home Spas.
Search Donald A. Gardner House Plans with Luxurious Master Suites.
Design spa-like retreats for homeowners eager to pamper themselves
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Category: Floor Plan Design
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Friday, December 7, 2007
Is buying a home in today’s economy a good idea?
"What buyers need to realize is that housing markets, like all markets, inevitably have their ups and downs. And homeownership has a track record that is virtually unmatched by any other purchase in terms of its real benefits."
Learn more about Buying in Today's Economy.
Is buying a home in today’s economy a good idea?
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Category: Architectural Styles
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Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Step right up; entrances become more and more inviting
"Back doors and doors off attached garages may still get more use, but the front entrance is no longer off-limits. Millions of homeowners are giving the front entrance a makeover, adding lighting, more windows, energy-efficient doors and more elbow room for visitors waiting to come inside."
Learn more about Front Entrances.
Step right up; entrances become more and more inviting
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Category: Misc
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Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Why is it that we leave our houses unprotected?
"Everything that needs to be maintained or protected [in your house] is basically up to you to remember to do. And with so many other pressing things to do on a daily basis, the nonmandatory chores — like taking time to stop by the home-improvement store to buy a fire extinguisher — keep getting pushed to the bottom of the to-do list."
Learn more about Protecting Your Home.
Why is it that we leave our houses unprotected?
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Category: Misc
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Friday, December 14, 2007
Downsizing: Making do with less
"Downsizing to a smaller house isn't only for empty nesters and retirees. With home prices skyrocketing and layoffs still common, many homeowners must make do with less space. "
Learn more about Downsizing.
Search Donald A. Gardner Small House Plans.
Downsizing: Making do with less
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Category: Misc
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Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Living room an endangered species
"The trend toward orienting the house around a central kitchen and family room area is creating some floor plan dilemmas."
Find out how the Living Room has become an Endangered Species.
Living room an endangered species
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Category: Floor Plan Design
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Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Don Gardner’s Online House Plans Portfolio Aids Home Plan Shopping
Leading Residential House Plan Designers Help Make Finding the Right Home Plan Easy
Greenville, SC - Since 1978 Donald A. Gardner Architects, Inc. has offered its customers award winning and timeless home plans. Don Gardner offers distinctive house plans in a variety of styles and square footages to delight the most discriminating home buyers. Visitors to the Don Gardner Web site can browse through a large selection of pre-designed house plans, available at affordable prices. Customers can select a pre-designed house plan they are interested in, or work with a Don Gardner designer to customize a house plan to suit their individual needs. As one of the nation's leading residential architects, Donald A. Gardner, AIA, and his firm provide quality house plan designs that fit the lives and budgets of today's homeowners.
Don Gardner’s Online House Plans Portfolio Aids Home Plan Shopping
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Category: Home Design
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Friday, December 21, 2007
How they choose the hues you use
"New materials affect colors, too. In the kitchen, we're seeing concrete countertops, laminates with textures and more glass cabinet doors. On the appliances, we'll see metals other than stainless steel. Colors of the other products have to coordinate with these."
Learn more about Colors.
How they choose the hues you use
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Category: Misc
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Wednesday, December 26, 2007
10 Building Obstacles to Finished Basements and How to Avoid Them
"Lower-level living is a lifestyle builders are charged with creating. But what happens when that lower level throws obstacles your way?"
Learn more about Basements.
Search Donald A. Gardner Basement House Plans.
10 Building Obstacles to Finished Basements and How to Avoid Them
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Category: Floor Plan Design
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Thursday, December 27, 2007
Fireplaces: A Hot Home Feature
"Not only does a fireplace make a house feel cozy and warm, it also can be the focal point of a room and an important design element. So when you’re helping a buyer find that perfect home, or trying to market your listings to their fullest, don’t overlook the fireplace — your buyers certainly won’t."
Learn more about Fireplaces.
Fireplaces: A Hot Home Feature
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Category: Architectural Styles
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Friday, December 28, 2007
Gyms muscle in to home design
"The home gym has become one of the most requested "specialty rooms" in construction both locally and nationwide. It's largely fueled by demand from baby boomers tired of finding reasons to avoid exercise and looking for a convenient, private way to help maintain health."
Learn more about Home Gyms.
Gyms muscle in to home design
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Category: Home Design
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