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Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Which Foundation Type Should You Choose For Your House Plan
 
Trying to decide which foundation type you need for your house plan? Find out what your options are and which one fits your needs.

 

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Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Donald Gardner Adds Builders House Plans Collection
 
In addition to their Builder Benefits section and Find a Builder map, Donald Gardner has recently added a Builders House Plan collection.

View the Donald Gardner House Plans Styles List

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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Custom Home Buyers Asking for Smaller House Plans
 
Custom home buyers are currently attracted to homes under 3,000 square feet. The trend towards quality over quantity focuses on cozy and compact homes that are not over the top. This article features three custom homes that show that less is more.

Learn more about smaller custom homes.

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Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Tight Squeeze (Narrow House Plans for Smaller Lots)
 
Looking for a house plan for a narrow lot? You're not alone. "As lot sizes get smaller and smaller, builders are coming up with inventive ways to build homes that offer quality over quantity."

Learn more!

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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Search House Plan Styles and Find your Dream Home!
 
Looking for a house plan style that fits you? Explore Donald A. Gardner house plans styles page complete with definitions and examples. Then click on the style you like to view house plans in that design.

 

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Monday, November 24, 2008

Engineered Stone Deserves a Hard, Hard Look
 
While many homeowners are still choosing granite for their countertops, many experts are touting the benefits of man-made or engineered stone. This stone is said to be tougher and easier to maintain than granite.

Learn more about engineered stone.
 

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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.
 

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Monday, February 18, 2008

Tour our Popular House Plans!
 
Recently added to the Donald A. Gardner Architects, Inc. website is a selection of their most Popular House Plans. These best-selling home plans feature eye-catching curb appeal and functional floor plans to meet the needs and desires of today's homeowners.

 

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Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Housing the NeXt Generation
 
"Members of Generation X or the “lost generation,” a group now in their mid-20s to early 30s, have recently entered the housing market as choosy, opinionated buyers. They don’t necessarily want the sort of house their parents would buy. Their home preferences will influence how many new homes are built because they are the age group most likely to purchase a home within the next two years."

Learn more about Housing the NeXt Generation.
 

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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.
 

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Friday, December 07, 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.
 

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Thursday, November 15, 2007

Warm all over
 
"There's a lot of information and, unfortunately, misinformation about innovations in insulation. Should you stick with traditional methods or try something new?"

Learn more about Insulation.
 

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Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Traditional elements every house needs
 
"Books, candlelight, fireplaces — eight designers tell us which favorite traditional elements every house needs."

Learn more about Traditional Elements.

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Thursday, November 08, 2007

What’s hot in home design
 
"Anyone doing a home renovation project today wants to avoid yesterday's fashion. And if possible, they want to be on top of tomorrow's."

Find out more about Eight Trends to Watch.
 

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Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Dag Adds House Plans with One Dining Area
 
Donald A. Gardner Architects offers a great selection of house plans with one dining area. Many of these home designs are under 1800 square feet, but many larger floor plans are also available, in sizes up to 5000 square feet!

Search Donald A. Gardner House Plans with One Dining Area.

 

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Thursday, November 01, 2007

Introducing House Plan RSS Feeds!
 
If you want to be updated when a new home plan is added to the Donald A. Gardner portfolio, you can now add select Donald A. Gardner house plan styles to your RSS (Real Simple Syndication) feed! With feeds available for more than 20 of the most popular house plan styles, including new plan styles Low Country and Golf Course, you'll be alerted whenever new plans are added. This convenient option will help save you time when searching for the perfect plan!

Learn more about RSS Feed.
 

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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.

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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.

 

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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.

Tour Donald A. Gardner Colonial House Plans.
 

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Tuesday, July 17, 2007

From Colonial Hardship to Georgian Comfort
 
Georgian style homes are a step up from the basic Colonial style. Find out more about the origin and features of the Georgian style home.

Learn more about the Georgian Style.
 

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Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Editor’s Notes: Design of the Times
 
Identifying ten of the most important residential design trends, this article provides helpful information to builders who are trying to meet the home plan needs of their clients. Families who are searching for a new house plan can also find floor plan elements essential to their needs.

Design of the Times Article
 

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