Have you heard about Houzz Ideabooks? They’re really fun to make – like a recipe box for home, design and furnishing ideas. By organizing your favorite design ideas visually and virtually, you can easily share them with anyone, anywhere – friends, family, design professionals, etc. It’s a great way to bring your creative design vision […]
If you’re planning to build a home, choose your builder carefully. Finding a new home builder who fits your needs is crucial to a successful project. We’ve created a guide to help. In it you’ll learn: The builder’s role – what you should expect from them. When you need to hire a builder. Where to […]
Recently a friend of mine asked if I’d go with him to look at a house he was interested in buying. He and his wife had just divorced and sold the house they’d shared for 15 years, and he was taking his half of the profits to shop for a fresh start. The house he […]
So you have found your perfect plan. But wait! Will the garage arrangement work? Maybe one of these scenarios applies to you: my lot has an alley; or, I need to enter my garage from the side because I have a corner lot; or, my lot is steep and I need to drive under it. […]
Energy efficient and healthy homes do not happen by accident. Choosing a design is just the first step in the process. To ensure the design is energy efficient and healthy, it is important to review our checklist of 8 environmental principles and how these principles align with your region, specific site, needs, building materials selections […]