How many times have you looked at a gorgeous house and secretly wished it were yours, imagining yourself living in it and taking care of it? And if one of these dream homes actually belonged to you, what would you do to personalize it and make it your own?

Talk about curb appeal – and dramatic – first impressions. Today’s doors, from the front entryway to bedroom doors, are a combination of the fascinating and intriguing in colors, designs, and patterns. And homeowners from coast to coast are making certain that their doors are stylish, dramatic, and eye-catching.

Tired of the wood cabinets in your kitchen or the fixtures in your bathroom? Itching to renovate a bedroom or the family room? Take heart—you don’t need expensive designers for your home makeover. We offer some easy tips for giving your home a fresh new look.

From bright, flickering lights to wreaths, mistletoe, and a traditional Christmas tree, there’s nothing like a home filled with Christmas spirit. Whether you prefer the classic and elegant or the elaborate and dramatic, here are our top 8 design ideas, room-by-room, to think about for the ideal holiday house.

Today's modern kitchens feature large and open kitchen designs with easy access to all the latest appliances, and to both the dining and living areas.

It’s not just scary houses, ghost stories, witches, trolls, parades, costumes, and trick-or-treat. There’s much more to Halloween than meets the eye - it’s a tradition-filled festival that dates back to the ancient Celts. With autumn in full swing and another Halloween around the corner, let’s get into its spirit and make our homes Halloween ready.

House Plan Lighting Dos and Don'ts for home builders

Yearn to be a kid again – or catch the joy in your children’s faces? Maybe a treehouse is just what you need as part of that next dream home. Perhaps desiring a bit more privacy or “get away” time at home? Then a mini backyard cabin or cottage might do the trick. Our readers and home builders had almost countless ideas for amazing outdoor rooms and features for their next dream house plans. We listed the Top 8 here…

Whether buying, building or remodeling, here are the most spooky and Halloween-worthy house design elements as surveyed by The Plan Collection -- and how to fix or avoid them if you're thinking about home living the other 364 days of the year.

Do you live in a suburb where all the neighboring homes are the same? That's one of the reasons more and more people are wanting to build custom homes.