The Plan Collection explores the top 2026 home design trends — from warm, natural tones and mixed materials to the revival of trimwork and wraparound porches. See how craftsmanship and comfort are reshaping what makes a home beautiful, timeless, and welcoming in 2026.
Slab foundations are a common choice for new homes — but they’re not right for every situation. This guide breaks down the pros and cons of slab foundations, including cost, construction, maintenance, and long-term considerations, to help you decide whether a slab foundation makes sense for your home and where you plan to build.
Building a home takes time — and knowing what comes next can make the process feel more manageable. This step-by-step, week-by-week construction timeline explains how a house is built, what happens at each stage, and how long the journey from groundbreaking to closing typically takes.
There are many factors to consider when it comes to choosing a basement, crawl space, or slab foundation. One important question - what do your neighbors have?
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.
The Plan Collection explores the top 2026 home design trends — from warm, natural tones and mixed materials to the revival of trimwork and wraparound porches. See how craftsmanship and comfort are reshaping what makes a home beautiful, timeless, and welcoming in 2026.