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Brace yourself for an exciting – and perhaps, magical ride - as you embark on building your home from the ground up. Here’s what to expect from your contractor over the next five to 10 months as your dream home is built piece by piece.

when you build a new home, the first thing you and your guests will see is the driveway, which is part of the “face” of your new houseplan. From cobblestones, brick and concrete to asphalt and the latest treatments such as environmentally friendly materials and rough-cut looks, today's driveways are safe, practical and durable, built to last for many years

You’re searching through pre-designed house plans to find your dream home, but you find you are having trouble conjuring a mental picture of the inside of the home from floor plans. Here are some tips on how to better visualize the finished product as you peruse home plans.

You’ve successfully searched through pre-designed house plans to find your dream home. Now it’s time to build. Will you hire a general contractor to build your house or manage the job yourself? Here are tips to help you hire and work with contractors no matter which way you go.

You’re searching through pre-designed house plans to find your dream home. But the dotted lines, symbols, and shapes you are seeing confuse you. How do they translate into the living space you are looking for? Here are tips to help you understand what you’re looking at.

One of the biggest perks of purchasing a custom house plan is that you get to create a space that is unique and personal to your family and lifestyle. Today’s home building trends include homes with basements or terrace level spaces that can be customized into anything from fitness rooms to offices to wine cellars or bars.

You’ve searched through pre-designed house plans to find your dream home, and now it’s built and ready for you to move in. Here’s some useful advice on how to be sure that you’re happy with the condition of the new house and your move will go as smoothly as possible.

You’ve searched through and purchased pre-designed house plans to build your dream home. But before you can build, you need to have the plans approved by your local building authorities and obtain a building permit. Here’s how.

Whether inspired by the majestic columns of Mount Vernon’s mansion or the classic simplicity of Abraham Lincoln’s Greek Revival summer home, historic-style house plans have captivated and fascinated designers and builders with their enduring allure and unique architectural design.

Influenced by the classic culture of Rome and fanciful Moorish structures, the Spanish-style home continues to attract people from all over the world—and coast to coast. With its arched windows and doorways, balconies, courtyards, and patios, the Spanish style captures the Mediterranean spirit and its expressive nature.