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How to Choose the Right Flooring for Your New Home’s Porch and Deck

When planning the construction of your dream home, part of making the right decisions for the build involves selecting the best materials that will go into it, and that includes the flooring for the porch and/or deck. It will need to last for decades – and look good doing it!

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Trendy and Stylish, the Garage Apartment Can Be a Multifaceted Solution

Taking a page from the carriage houses of the late 18th century that were later converted into rental rooms, workshops, and studios, today’s garage apartments are a step up in style, luxury, and efficiency. We look at these trendy and imaginative living spaces for college-age children, overnight guests, in-laws, and more.

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Design Tricks to Get the Most Out of a Floor Plan

With a few design tricks and clicks of the home-design-software mouse, savvy house designers can create floor plans that make smart use of every square foot. This skill enables homeowners to live larger in a smaller house, make day-to-day living more comfortable, and their storage dreams come true. Learn more about these secrets and tricks. -more-

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Semper Fi Fund and The Plan Collection Continue US Military Charity Partnership

The Plan Collection teamed up with charity partner Semper Fi Fund last Veterans Day and has supported the incredible work they do to help qualifying post-9/11 veterans and their families. We continue our support as the Fund as it expands its mission.

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Why Radiant Heat Might Make Sense in Your New Dream Home

Did you know that the sun’s infrared rays provide the most basic form of radiant heating? Adapted to the homes of the 21st century, radiant heat is a fascinating way to deliver heat effectively and ecologically to people and objects in a room. Here’s why this technology might make sense in your new home.

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How to Present Your Best Self: 9 Tips on Selecting the Perfect Bathroom Lighting

These nine actionable tips can help you put together the bathroom of your dreams! Because we use the space for so many different things, bathroom lighting fixtures should create a space that is both functional and flattering. We’ve consulted the experts, and here’s what you need to know.

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Mission Revival: Romantic Interpretation of 19th Century Spanish Architecture

If you want charm, character, warmth, and an Old World feel in your dream home, look no further than the California Mission or Mission Revival/Spanish Revival Style. Typically with red tile roof, bell tower, parapet, and arched doors and windows, the style celebrates the architecture of 19th century Spanish settlers. Here’s a close look.

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How to Overcome Perfectionism to Create Your Dream Home

Choosing every little detail during new-home construction can be overwhelming. Whether you don’t know where to get started or need help wading through the million choices it seems you need to make, here’s some expert advice on overcoming perfectionism and getting things done in a timely manner.

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Bauhaus Style: Beginning of Modern Architecture

Famous for its straight, rectilinear lines, use of concrete and steel, and spartan interior with minimal embellishment, the Bauhaus architectural style created Modern architecture as we know it. These buildings do seem to favor function over fashion, but to some, that’s what makes them so great. Do you agree?

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Coronavirus Pandemic: What We Can All Do to Help

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected hundreds of thousands throughout the world. However we, as a nation, are not ones to sit around feeling helpless. When crises and emergencies arise, including pandemics, we respond by doing what we do best, helping each other. The Plan Collection and its associates, along with many other companies, are doing what they can to assist those in need.