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Everything to get you started
on that dream home and so much more.
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House Plans made EASY!
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So you're looking for a house plan to build your new home, right? Well, where do you even begin?!
Building your own home is an exciting adventure, but you definitely want to start things off right by getting the right house plan. And that's where we come in -- The Plan Collection is here to help you find a house plan that is right for you.
If you're reading this article, you've probably seen quite a few online house plan sites. In fact, you've probably already been through hundreds -- if not thousands -- of different house plans. We know how frustrating it can be to find a website that boasts tens of thousands of house plans, but once you're on the website, you can't find anything you like. It's really discouraging, isnt it?
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Searching for House Plans? We can help you!
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Let's face it, finding the right house plan is tough. A quick Internet search will show that there are hundreds of house plan websites, each with tens of thousands of individual designs. So how are you ever going to find your dream home?
It can be very discouraging to visit a house plan website and enter your search, only to get two or three matching house plans -- none of which seems to have "that special something." Even worse, you meticulously enter search criteria to narrow down your list of options, but instead you are bombarded by dozens and dozens of house plans that don't even remotely resemble what you're searching for. It can be so frustrating!
That's where The Plan Collection differs from the other guys. Now, we' Read more
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House Plans with a Bonus Room
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Check out this set of House Plans. Sure, it has an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings , and other great features, but the thing that really sets NDG-983 apart from other house plans is the fact that it has a Bonus Room.
Almost every day, we deal with people who are looking for house plans with a bonus room. It seems like everyone wants a bonus room in their house plans. Most often, we talk to people who have found a set of house plans that they like, but they want to know if a bonus room can be added. But why are house plans with bonus rooms so popular?
Well, the most alluring thing about house plans with a bonus room is that they are very flexible. Are you building a home on a budget, yet looking to expand in the fu Read more
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Is it hard to modify a set of House Plans?
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Do you know what you're looking for in a set of house plans? You probably do. Most people who visit our website have at least a vague idea of what they want in a home; there are some people who know exactly what they want -- down to the smallest detail.
So here you are on the Internet, looking through house plans on top of house plans. Do you ever get frustrated when you find a home design that seems to fit what you want, but it just doesn't have the right feel? Maybe the bathroom is arranged wrong, or maybe there isn't enough cabinet space in the kitchen. For some reason or another, this particular set of house plans doesn't quite fit.
Have you ever considered hiring a draftsman to modify a set of house plans?
For most Read more
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Passive Solar: A Smarter Set of House Plans
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Today, we take a look at one of our best selling house plans. Not only is it one of the best selling home designs on our website, it is also our top passive solar design. Designed by renowned architect Charles Koty, house plan # 151-1017 has all you can ask for. It is a lovely, angled plan with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. It weighs in at just over 1,600 square feet total living area. It is a modest sized house plan with an ingenious floor layout.
The exterior of the this homeplan is as traditional as anyone could want, but one thing you don't notice is the passive solar construction that allows you to save on heating bills. You receive the benefits of solar p Read more
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Understanding Your Local Code
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Understanding Local Code
Building your dream home begins with finding the ideal piece of property. Even if you haven't decided on a floor plan, investigate how local residential building codes limit the use of the property. Residential building codes establish energy and building guidelines, intended to protect the safety and health of the occupants.
Do you have to comply with the building code? The answer is a definite, “Yes.” Do not try to avoid compliance. Not only is the building code the law, complying with it will ensure that your house is safe. If there was an accident in your house and someone gets injured or you have a house fire and it was learned that the accident was the result of a building code violat Read more
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Luxury House Plans from The Plan Collection Featured in Wall Street Journal
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The Wall Street Journal Talks with The Plan Collection on Growing Popularity of Online Luxury Home Plans
Guess what so many of our savvy clients already know is about to become common knowledge! In thanks to today’s in-depth look by the Wall Street Journal on ThePlanCollection.com and luxury house plans online, many more future homeowners will know they can begin and complete their search for luxury building plans featuring the latest house design trends – and customize those plans – over the Internet.
What is Today’s Luxury Plan Buyer Looking for in a House Plan?
More “House” on a Single Level. Especially for more rural sites, larger building lots allow for designs Read more
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