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  • Friday, August 1, 2008

    Landscaping Trends: Just Add Water

    If you are building a new home, don’t forget the exterior features. Water features aren’t just for outdoor living spaces, but are great for the environment and easy to create! This article offers different ideas for adding water features to your home.

    Learn more about landscaping trends.

    Landscaping Trends: Just Add Water | Category: Misc

    Monday, August 4, 2008

    Eco-Friendly Paints Can Protect More Than Walls

    With so much information about choosing environmentally responsible products, the lingo can get confusing. To ensure that you’re making a smart choice, this article details the different terms and ways to choose the right paint for your project.

    Learn more about painting.

    Eco-Friendly Paints Can Protect More Than Walls | Category: Green Home Building

    Tuesday, August 5, 2008

    Top Five Lighting Mistakes

    With so many things to remember when building a new home, this blog entry discusses a few things to remember when choosing lighting for your new home.

    Learn more about Lighting.

    Top Five Lighting Mistakes | Category: Misc

    Wednesday, August 6, 2008

    Unwrapping the Puzzle of House Plan Insulation

    If you are in the process of building a new home, you may be planning to build it as energy efficient as possible—one of the best things you can do for a more efficient home is to carefully consider your options for insulating your home.

    Learn more about Insulation.

    Unwrapping the Puzzle of House Plan Insulation | Category: Misc

    Thursday, August 7, 2008

    Building to Last: Designing Under Extreme Conditions

    If you are building your new home in a coastal area, Coastal Living magazine offers some insight from various home plan designers and architects about creating a strong structure that will defend itself against bad weather.

    Learn more about building to last.

    Building to Last: Designing Under Extreme Conditions | Category: Floor Plan Design

    Friday, August 8, 2008

    A Cool, Recyclable Roof is the Greenest Choice

    Saving energy and keeping your home cool can be dramatically affected by your choice of roof materials. This article explores the different materials used for roofing and what to look for to ensure that your roof will save energy.

    Learn more about recyclable roofs.

    A Cool, Recyclable Roof is the Greenest Choice | Category: Green Home Building

    Monday, August 11, 2008

    Outdoor Appliances and Entertaining

    As your new house plan comes to life, you may be considering how to maximize your living space by creating an outdoor room. But what appliances are best for outdoor use? This article provides a variety of ideas for your outdoor room and the appliances available that will withstand the elements.

    Learn more about outdoor appliances.

    Outdoor Appliances and Entertaining | Category: Misc

    Tuesday, August 12, 2008

    Green Moving Tips

    As the green movement becomes mainstream, many Americans are looking for an environmentally sensible way to take care of all of their day-to-day activities. The author of this article offers several ideas for reducing the environmental impact of moving from one home to another.

    Learn green moving tips.

    Green Moving Tips | Category: Green Home Building

    Wednesday, August 13, 2008

    A New Siding For Custom House Plan Builders

    If you have found house plans for your dream home and you are considering what kinds of products to use in the construction of your home, you may consider discussing this new type of siding.

    Learn more about siding.

    A New Siding For Custom House Plan Builders | Category: Home Design

    Thursday, August 14, 2008

    Kitchen Island Becomes Home’s Oasis

    As guests gather in the kitchen more often than retreating to a formal dining room, the counter space can be taken up by those guests. Kitchen islands create more work space and many times include a small sink. This article discusses the evolution of the kitchen island and it’s place in the modern home.

    Learn more about Kitchen Islands.

    Check out Donald A. Gardner Architect's collection of house plans with Gourmet Kitchens!

    Kitchen Island Becomes Home’s Oasis | Category: Floor Plan Design

    Friday, August 15, 2008

    6 Irresistible Outdoor Shower Designs

    The ultimate outdoor living spaces include a place to shower after being in the ocean or swimming pool, working in the yard or just for fun! This slide show offers 6 different outdoor showers to maximize your living space and enjoy your home even more!

    Learn more about Outdoor Shower Designs.

    Search Donald A. Gardner House Plans with Outdoor Living Spaces.

    6 Irresistible Outdoor Shower Designs | Category: Home Design

    Monday, August 18, 2008

    The Beauty of a Bungalow

    This architectural style was introduced in the late 1800s and is currently being revived all over the United States. These homes generally have Craftsman style and relaxed, efficient floor plans.

    Learn more about the Bungalow.

    Check out Don Gardner Bungalow House Plans!

    The Beauty of a Bungalow | Category: Home Design

    Tuesday, August 19, 2008

    Flame and Flow: Fire and Water in the Outdoor Living Environment

    Creating an inviting outdoor living space is high on the list of many new home owners. If you have purchased the perfect set of house plans and you are preparing to build your dream home, don’t forget to consider your outdoor living needs. This article from Custom Builder magazine offers ideas for fireplaces and water features.

    Learn more about creating an outdoor living space.

    Flame and Flow: Fire and Water in the Outdoor Living Environment | Category: Misc

    Wednesday, August 20, 2008

    Builder Demonstrates “Zero Carbon Footprint” House Plan

    This article features the story of one builder who has built a home that creates its own power and has few damaging effects on the environment. Why lower your utility bills when you can eliminate them altogether!?

    Learn more about zero carbon footprints.

    Builder Demonstrates “Zero Carbon Footprint” House Plan | Category: Floor Plan Design

    Thursday, August 21, 2008

    Energy Efficient Lighting Design

    This article about lighting design for your new home provides helpful insight about how to create an energy efficient lighting plan for your home by evaluating the use of each space and how much light is needed.

    Learn more about energy efficient Lighting Design.

    Energy Efficient Lighting Design | Category: Green Home Building

    Friday, August 22, 2008

    8 Ways to Check Up On Your Builder

    If you have chosen the house plans for your dream home, you’re ready to find a builder who you can trust with this big investment. Choosing a builder can be an overwhelming process, however, this article provides several tips to research a builder before having them build your dream home.

    Learn more about checking up on your builder.

    Searching for a builder in your area? Check out Find A Builder!

    8 Ways to Check Up On Your Builder | Category: Misc

    Monday, August 25, 2008

    6 Ways to Maximize Room

    As many Americans choose to downsize or live in smaller homes, for various reasons, learning how to maximize the available living space is important! This article provides several ideas for creating a spacious feel in a smaller home.

    Learn more about maximizing room.

    Check out Donald A. Gardner’s selection of Small House Plans!

    6 Ways to Maximize Room | Category: Floor Plan Design

    Tuesday, August 26, 2008

    Selecting Shower Components

    As discussed in previous blog entries, there are an overwhelming number of products and components that need to be chosen to complete your new home. This article will educate you about different shower components and how the showers are constructed.

    Learn more about shower components.

    Selecting Shower Components | Category: Misc

    Wednesday, August 27, 2008

    “Dressing” House Plans in the Right Colors Can Make You Feel Better

    While choosing what seems like an infinite number of products and appliances for your new home, don’t forget to consider paint colors. This article gives practical advice about choosing paint colors for your new home that can make you feel your best.

    Learn more about choosing paint colors.

    “Dressing” House Plans in the Right Colors Can Make You Feel Better | Category: Misc

    Thursday, August 28, 2008

    What’s Your Architectural Personality?

    If you can’t decide which architectural style is best for the design of your new home, this fun quiz might provide you with some inspiration!

    Take the Style Quiz.

    What’s Your Architectural Personality? | Category: Architectural Styles

    Friday, August 29, 2008

    Creating Your Ideal Home Theater

    Many homeowners are including theaters in their new homes. There are many things to consider with this kind of project and the following article gives practical advice for creating a home theater that suits your needs.

    Learn more about Home Theaters.



    Creating Your Ideal Home Theater | Category: Floor Plan Design

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