House Plans and Building Guides

Building a home vs. buying one - which is right for you? There is no easy answer, as each method has pros and cons. Here are the main things to consider when choosing between the two for your new home.

Making modifications to stock house plans is quite common. Our designers are used to making the changes on a regular basis. To help ease your mind when requesting mods, we’ve put together a list of the most common modifications requested by our customers.

As a homeowner or industry professional, you're probably always looking for the latest and greatest in home construction and design.

There’s nothing quite like spending quality time at the lake with your loved ones. You just can’t beat the memories you make out on the water. These are our favorite waterfront property plans, including plans for uneven lots and wooded areas.

If that home you’ve sketched and furnished in your mind can actually be yours, what would your top wishes be? Something practical like a walk-in closet? Or something a bit more outrageous like a bowling alley or basketball court? We did an informal survey of our users to come up with this Top 12 list of rooms and features – we can't wait to see what you dream up next!