﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>House Plans Blog</title><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/</link><description>The Latest Blog Entries from House Plans Blog</description><item><title>The Ranch House Makes A Comeback</title><description>Ranch houses are making a comeback as home buyers look for low maintenance and comfortable homes. Find out why you should give &lt;a href="http://www.shelterpop.com/2010/03/10/the-ranch-house-makes-a-comeback/"&gt;ranch homes&lt;/a&gt; a second look.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Search Donald A. Gardner &lt;a href="http://www.dongardner.com/ranch_house_plans.aspx"&gt;Ranch House Plans&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2010/3/The_Ranch_House_Makes_A_Comeback.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Choose the Right House Plans</title><description>Searching for the perfect house plan? Not sure where to start and what to look for? Learn how to &lt;a href="http://www.dongardner.com/choosing-the-right-house-plans.aspx"&gt;choose the right house plan&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Browse hundreds of &lt;a href="http://www.dongardner.com/search.aspx"&gt;house plans&lt;/a&gt; by Donald A. Gardner Architects.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2010/3/How_to_Choose_the_Right_House_Plans.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Want to Go Green? Try Solar Panels</title><description>Do you want to green your home and save money? Try using solar panels for your hot water. Learn more about taking advantage of &lt;a href="http://realestate.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=23576119"&gt;solar energy&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2010/3/Want_to_Go_Green_Try_Solar_Panels.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Find an Affordable House Plan!</title><description>Are you looking for the perfect house plan that fits into your budget? Search over 200 of Donald A. Gardner&amp;rsquo;s &lt;a href="http://www.dongardner.com/Affordable_House_Plans.aspx"&gt;Affordable House Plans&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2010/3/Find_an_Affordable_House_Plan.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Options in Roofing Materials</title><description>Building a new home? Need to replace the roof on your existing home? Find out about your &lt;a href="http://www.bobvila.com/HowTo_Library/InspirationGallery/Options_in_Roofing_Materials-G4293.html"&gt;roofing material options&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2010/2/Options_in_Roofing_Materials.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Find a House Plan with a Master Suite  Fireplace</title><description>Looking for a house plan that features a luxurious master suite to relax in after a long day? Search Donald A. Gardner&amp;rsquo;s &lt;a href="http://www.dongardner.com/House-Plans-with-master-suite-fireplace.aspx"&gt;house plans with master suite fireplace&lt;/a&gt;!</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2010/2/House_Plan_with_a_Master_Suite__Fireplace.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Search House Plans Designed for Entertaining</title><description>Do you entertain guest often? Have holiday parties? Find a house plan that is designed for entertaining. Search Donald A. Gardner house plans that are &lt;a href="http://www.dongardner.com/Home_Plans_Designed_for_Entertaining.aspx"&gt;designed for entertaining&lt;/A&gt; or house plans with &lt;a href="http://www.dongardner.com/gourmet_kitchen.aspx"&gt;gourmet kitchens&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2010/2/Search_House_Plans_Designed_for_Entertaining.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>9 Real-Estate Deal Breakers</title><description>Think you have found the home of your dreams? Take a step back and look at the house objectively. Find out about &lt;a href="http://realestate.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=23460653"&gt;9 real-estate deal breakers&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2010/2/9_Real_Estate_Deal_Breakers.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>13 Small Home Improvements That Pay</title><description>Trying to get your house ready to sell or wanting to update for yourself? Learn about &lt;a href="http://realestate.msn.com/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=23279607"&gt;small home improvements&lt;/a&gt; that pay off.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2010/2/13_Small_Home_Improvements_That_Pay.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Search House Plans with a Kitchen Island</title><description>Looking for a house plan with a spectacular kitchen? Search our collection of &lt;a href="http://www.dongardner.com/House-Plans-with-kitchen-island.aspx"&gt;house plans with a kitchen island&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2010/2/Search_House_Plans_with_a_Kitchen_Island.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bathroom Suites</title><description>Ready to remodel your bathroom? Find out how to coordinate design and create a relaxing and comfortable &lt;a href="http://www.bobvila.com/HowTo_Library/Bathroom_Suites-Subject_Bathroom-A4024.html"&gt;bathroom suite&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2010/2/Bathroom_Suites.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Find a House Plan with a Media Room!</title><description>Looking for a house plan with a media room? Donald Gardner media room house plans are designed with special areas to enjoy entertainment. Search Donald Gardner&amp;rsquo;s &lt;a href="http://www.dongardner.com/Media-Room-House-Plans.aspx"&gt;media room house plans&lt;/a&gt; to find the perfect house plan for your family.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2010/2/Find_a_House_Plan_with_a_Media_Room.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Boost your home’s sales price by spring: 10 cheap ways</title><description>Planning on selling your home this spring? Find out how to prepare your &lt;a href="http://realestate.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=23360384"&gt;home for sale&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2010/2/Boost_your_homes_sales_price.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Add an Island to Your Kitchen</title><description>Want to add work space to your kitchen or just give it a different look? Think about adding a &lt;a href="http://www.geappliances.com/design_center/design_library/add_an_island.htm"&gt;kitchen island&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Search Donald A. Gardner&amp;rsquo;s &lt;a href="http://www.dongardner.com/gourmet_kitchen.aspx"&gt;Gourmet Kitchen House Plans&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2010/1/Add_an_Island_to_Your_Kitchen.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Search Donald Gardner&amp;rsquo;s Brick House Plans</title><description>Want to build a traditional or contemporary brick home? Search hundreds of &lt;a href="http://www.dongardner.com/Brick-House-Plans.aspx"&gt; brick house plans&lt;/a&gt; on Donald Gardner&amp;rsquo;s website.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Want a different style of home? Search our &lt;a href="http://www.dongardner.com/house-plan-styles-list.aspx"&gt;plan style list&lt;/a&gt; for the style you want.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2010/1/Search_Donald_Gardners_Brick_House_Plans.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>7 ways to improve your home&amp;rsquo;s sell-ability</title><description>Trying to sell your house in the current economy? Learn &lt;a href="http://realestate.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=23214579"&gt;seven tips&lt;/a&gt; that will help you put your best foot forward.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2010/1/7_ways_to_improve_your_homes_sellability.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Find an Affordable Small House Plan</title><description>Ready to build your first house plan or downsizing from a larger house? Are you looking for a small and affordable house plan? Search Donald A. Gardner&amp;rsquo;s &lt;a href="http://www.dongardner.com/Affordable_Small_House_Plans.aspx"&gt;affordable small house plans collection&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2010/1/Find_an_Affordable_Small_House_Plan.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Choosing Granite Countertops</title><description>Remodeling your kitchen? Granite countertops are one of the top choices. Learn about the pros and cons of &lt;a href="http://www.home-style-choices.com/granite-countertops-article.html"&gt;granite countertops&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2010/1/Choosing_The_Granite_Countertops.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Will your new house plan still be standing in 50 years?</title><description>People say that homes aren&amp;rsquo;t built the way they used to be. Find out what the experts have to say about &lt;a href="http://realestate.msn.com/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=23218890"&gt;home building today&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2010/1/new_house_plan_still_be_standing_in_50_years.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5 Product Choices for an Achievable</title><description>Want to go green? Find out how to do a &lt;a href="http://www.home-style-choices.com/green-kitchen-remodel-article.html"&gt;green kitchen remodel&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2010/1/5_Product_Choices_for_an_Achievable.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>10 things homebuilders won’t tell you</title><description>Ready to start building your house plan? Learn about &lt;a href="http://realestate.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=22174095"&gt;10 things homebuilders won’t tell you&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2010/1/10_things_homebuilders_wont_tell_you.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Looking for a Budget Friendly House Plan?</title><description>Looking for a Budget Friendly House Plan? Donald Gardner has budget friendly house plans with features such as tray ceilings, convenient kitchens and french doors. Search through Donald Gardner &lt;a href="http://www.dongardner.com/budget-friendly_home_plans.aspx"&gt;budget friendly house plans&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2010/1/Looking_for_a_Budget_Friendly_House_Plan.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Save Money by Winterizing your Home</title><description>Winter is here and it&amp;rsquo;s time to think about saving money on your heating bill. Learn about tips for  &lt;a href="http://realestate.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=22798201"&gt;saving money on heating&lt;/a&gt; this winter.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2009/12/Save_Money_by_Winterizing_your_Home.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Your House Plan: Creating the Lighting Plan</title><description>Ready to choose the lighting for your home plan? Learn more about &lt;a href="http://www.bobvila.com/HowTo_Library/A_Panelized_Home_Creating_the_Lighting_Plan-Panelized_Home-A1418.html"&gt;creating a lighting plan&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2009/12/Your_House_Plan_Creating_the_Lighting_Plan.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small House Plans: Utilizing the Limited Space </title><description>Looking for a small home that utilizes the space? Find out &lt;a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Small-Home-Living-Tips&amp;mdash;-Utilizing-the-Limited-Space&amp;id=3384633"&gt;small home living tips&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Search Donald A. Gardner &lt;a href="http://www.dongardner.com/small_house_plans.aspx"&gt;Small House Plans&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2009/12/Small_House_Plan_Utilizing_the_Limited_Space.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>13 Top Bathroom Remodel Trends</title><description>Want to make your bathroom an oasis? Install heated floors or a soaking tub. Find out what else you can do to &lt;a href="http://realestate.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=13108041"&gt;make your bathroom more luxurious&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Search Donald A. Gardner &lt;a href="http://www.dongardner.com/Luxurious_Master_Suite.aspx"&gt;Luxuriuos Master Suite home plans&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2009/12/13_Top_Bathroom_Remodel_Trends.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Choosing a Kitchen Sink for your House Plan</title><description>Looking for a unique, designer sink for your gourmet kitchen? Learn more about &lt;a href="http://www.home-style-choices.com/elkay-kitchen-sinks-designer-article.html"&gt;Elkray&amp;rsquo;s Design Inspirations collection&lt;/a&gt;. </description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2009/12/Choosing_a_Kitchen_Sink_for_your_House_Plan.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Flooring: Bamboo is the Green Choice</title><description>Looking to green up your home? Find out how bamboo is the &lt;a href="http://www.home-style-choices.com/bamboo-kitchen-cabinets-mrbamboo-article.html"&gt;green choice for flooring&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2009/12/Flooring_Bamboo_is_the_Green_Choice.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Save Energy and Money by Making Your Home More Efficient</title><description>Want to save money and help the environment? Find out &lt;a href="http://www.home-style-choices.com/save-energy-article-v3.html"&gt;five simple ways&lt;/a&gt; to save energy in your home.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2009/12/Save_Energy_and_Money.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Your House Plan: Kitchen Components</title><description>Choosing a house plan? Want to create the perfect kitchen? Find out how to design your kitchen, &lt;a href="http://www.geappliances.com/design_center/design_library/all_the_components.htm"&gt;from cabinets to flooring&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Search Donald A. Gardner&amp;rsquo;s &lt;a href="http://www.dongardner.com/gourmet_kitchen.aspx"&gt;Gourmet Kitchen House Plans&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://houseplansblog.dongardner.com/2009/12/Your_House_Plan_Kitchen_Components.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>