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Your roof just might be the most important part of your home. It helps regulate the inside temperature and protects you from the outside world. So, the choices around roof type, material, and style are some of the most important when building a home! Here’s what to know.
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.
Understanding floor plans is an essential part of owning a house. Whether you are building your home, deciding on the best layout for your home renovations, or purchasing a house outright, here is how to read a floor plan and even design one of your own.
Low budget, simple house design can be beautiful, stylish, and save you thousands. If you build with energy efficiency in mind you can save even more. Choose the right house plan from our collection of affordable and easy-to-build plans. Start your journey towards a budget-friendly dream home now.
Two-story and split-level homes both have multiple levels, but they aren’t exactly the same thing. Each option has a variety of pros and cons and there isn’t really a choice that’s inherently better across all building situations. It really comes down to your unique tastes, needs, and location.
Whether you are looking for a starter home, a vacation getaway – or thinking of downsizing – the answer may be a two-bedroom home design. From quaint but chic cottages and farmhouses to classic Georgian or Colonial, and artsy Craftsman styles, the two-bedroom home design provides a lot of variety and options.
Whether you are building new or renovating your family home, there are certain things to keep in mind before breaking ground, so you don’t break the bank. Everything that can go wrong during construction doesn’t actually have to go wrong. Here are 10 ways to stay out of trouble.
Multi-generational homes are a great way to share costs and spend quality time together as a family. They tend to be more popular outside of the USA – but the trend is growing domestically and for a good reason. Yet, there can be some major downsides, too – but not without a workaround.
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.