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Product Round Up: Porches, Decks, and Patios

Posted on January 19, 2022 by - Misc.

Porches, decks, and patios are an important part of your home, so we’ve put together a list of products that are perfect for your outdoor living spaces.

Building a new home is an exciting time. Whether you like to entertain or spend some quiet time outdoors, Don Gardner homes offer efficient layouts and outdoor features like porches, patios, decks and summer kitchens. Browse Outdoor Living Space home plans on our website, and read on to discover some great product ideas!

TREX DECKING
Trex has a lineup of low-maintenance, long-lasting composite decking in a range of textures and colors for your new deck. It stands up to weather and resists stains and mold thanks to its high-performance shell, and offers a soft, splinter-free finish with a deep wood-grain pattern. Their earth-friendly products are made from 95% recycled wood, sawdust and plastics. No sanding. No staining. No painting!

Trex Decking for outdoor decks.

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KINDRED OUTDOORS & SURROUNDS
Many Don Gardner home plans include a fireplace on the screened porch for year-round enjoyment. Kindred Outdoors & Surrounds feature an integrated scratch coat and are ready to be dressed with stone or brick for the ultimate masonry appearance. Choose from wood-burning or gas, with additional accessories available including chimney extensions and seating walls to truly customize your space.

Have you considered tankless water heaters?

Posted on January 12, 2022 by - Building Information

Tankless Water Heaters

At Donald A. Gardner Architects, Inc. there are two things we know our customers will always want:

1) Multiple Design Options  2) Access to Current Housing Trends

A tankless water heater, or demand water heater gives you both: it’s was one of the hottest, fastest-growing trends, and it gives our customers a design option that they may not have previously considered. It’s also a good way to save money every month on your water bill while being environmentally friendly.

As the name implies, a tankless water heater allows you to save on standby energy losses that are associated with storage water heaters. Instead, this water is heated on-demand by a gas, electric, or propane heating device that is automatically activated by the flow of water to heat a constant supply of water. That means no more waiting around for the storage tank to fill up with enough hot water.

Dog-Friendly Home Ideas

Posted on December 15, 2021 by - Misc.

Any house plan can be dog-friendly with a little creativity, planning, and design!

From small space savers to over-the-top suites, there are many creative ways to incorporate living space for your Best Friend into your new home. Especially when it comes to the mud room or utility room. Here are 5 ideas from around the web to inspire you:

1. A pet spa in the utility room
A dog spa like this one makes bath time easy…no bending over, and a handheld hose for rinsing. Having bath time in the utility room keeps messes out of the bathroom and makes for simple clean-up.

Dog Spa in the Utility Room

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2. Built-in feeding bowls
This idea is perfect for taking advantage of the unused space at the bottom of kitchen or utility room cabinetry. Install it under the cabinet where you plan to store dog food and other supplies to save time in your daily routine.

Modify Any Plan and Make it Your Own!

Posted on November 17, 2021 by - House Plans

Have our designers modify your favorite house plan to meet your needs.

Modifying a home plan is easy and convenient

Have you found a Don Gardner home plan that’s just perfect… except for one or two things? Customizing it is easy, and the possibilities are nearly endless.

Modify The Celeste house plan 1323.
The Celeste House Plan 1323
Modify The Celeste house plan 1323.
House Plan 1323: Flipped the garage location and added a third bay.