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The Pros and Cons of Swimming Pools

Installing a pool (or buying a house with one!) is a big choice with many social and financial factors to consider. We’ve listed the most common costs, problems, and benefits of having a pool for your consideration before you dive in.

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New Year’s Resolution: Organize and Declutter Your Home

Like many homeowners, some of your New Year’s resolutions will be about improving your home. As one of those improvements, you may want to deal with the lack of storage and the abundance of clutter in the home. Here are some easy and effective ways to de-clutter your home in 2021.

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What to Look for in a Cottage House Design

Do you think of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” or maybe Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon when somewhere refers to cottage homes? Yes, a cottage is a small and cozy dwelling. However, today’s cottages offer much more. Designers and architects are now creating cottage homes that offer the feel of plenty of space as well as the features you would expect in the most modern styles of homes.

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Top Trends in House Design in 2024

The Plan Collection shares their predictions for the top home design trends in 2024. From AI technology to raising the roof (literally), you will definitely want to include these in your home build or remodel.

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Split Bedroom Layout? 6 Reasons Why You Should Consider It for Your New Home

Looking for a home with more privacy, more livability, and more functionality? What about a home that feels as though it has plenty of space and seems to be larger than it actually might be? You’re looking for a home with a split bedroom layout. Here’s why . . .

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Average Cost to Frame a House — Framing Lumber & Steel Prices

Lumber, steel, and … shipping containers? A home’s frame is essentially its skeleton. When building a house, constructing the framing is the first step to bringing your blueprints to life. We’ve covered the common costs involved, the predicted timeline, and the materials needed so you can make the best of your build.

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8 Tips on Creating a Functional, Sophisticated Open Floor Plan through Design

Finally! A home with your dream open floor plan—no more outdated layouts, traffic-blocking walls, and small rooms. What’s the next step now that you have your unobstructed, free-flowing space? Think of these helpful tips as you review, design, and create an attractive and comfortable open floor space.

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10 Thanksgiving Home Decor Ideas – From Front Porch to Dining Table

Thanksgiving always has been about home – and family. What better setting to give thanks for the year’s blessings? And what better way to welcome house guests than with the fun, decorative ideas presented here? Take a closer look at 10 simple holiday decorating ideas for outside and inside the home.

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What Is a Shotgun House? Features of a Shotgun House Floor Plan

An intriguing architectural style, the shotgun design was brought to Louisiana by West African and Haitian immigrants in the 1800s. Its narrow rectangular footprint – with rooms lined up one behind the other – makes it easy to pinpoint in any neighborhood. Explore this house style that’s so immersed in the culture of the South.

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Military Discount on House Plans

The Plan Collection is proud to support our military and veterans with our 15% discount on all house plans and through our partnership with the Semper Fi Fund and their Shop to Support Program.