What we've learned as owner-builders to save money. Tips to help you design, plan, and build your own home while saving thousands of dollars in the process.
Ever wondered about the steps to building a home? I'm sharing this first time buyers guide to walk you through the process. You'll learn how to work directly with your builder and the perks of building a house vs buying an existing home.
A list of regrets we have from our first time new home construction experience. Helpful info if you want to build a new home with a builder near you.
Setting a tiny house foundation doesn't need to be a daunting task. These easy instructions will make the necessary steps clear and manageable.
Here’s a quick tour of the evolution of our favorite alphabetical architectural style, the A-frame.
Sharing the high end house building ideas I didn't do! Grab these brilliant ideas for your new consturction home so you don't have regrets.
Are you building your own house? Here is a home construction budget worksheet to keep your finances on track as you build your house!
Read the 10 Steps for Planning Your New Build by Maria Killam. Building a new home means you'll be making many decisions. Are you ready? Read More Now!
Ever wondered about the steps to building a home? I'm sharing this first time buyers guide to walk you through the process. You'll learn how to work directly with your builder and the perks of building a house vs buying an existing home.
What we've learned as owner-builders to save money. Tips to help you design, plan, and build your own home while saving thousands of dollars in the process.
Back in 2010, my husband and I moved to Maryland. We pretty much immediately started looking for our first home to purchase, as we knew we’d be here for the …
Ever wondered about the steps to building a home? I'm sharing this first time buyers guide to walk you through the process. You'll learn how to work directly with your builder and the perks of building a house vs buying an existing home.
Keep these 5 things in mind when building a custom home! Discussing our new construction process, helpful ideas when building a custom home, & challenges.
Ever wondered about the steps to building a home? I'm sharing this first time buyers guide to walk you through the process. You'll learn how to work directly with your builder and the perks of building a house vs buying an existing home.
Ever wondered about the steps to building a home? I'm sharing this first time buyers guide to walk you through the process. You'll learn how to work directly with your builder and the perks of building a house vs buying an existing home.
Whether you're renovating an older home or building your dream home from scratch, here's a list of things I wish we included in our home when we built.
If you think that using a natural building method, building tiny, or even using shipping containers will help you build on the cheap, you're only half right. Here's what you need to know before you build.
This sprawling home connects traditional architectural aesthetics with current design sensibilities. Board and batten siding and steep sloping roof lines reference the iconic agricultural structures of early America. Simple geometry and large glass openings make this home bright, attractive, and perfect for taking in sweeping views of the landscape. Take the first step towards building your dream home and investing in your future with our customizable, high-end architectural plans. Designed for discerning homeowners with a passion for sophisticated living, our handcrafted plans provide the perfect blueprint for creating a home that's as unique as you are. With instant downloads and expert support, we make it easy to start building your luxury lifestyle today.
Hi! It’s been quite a while since I have posted… we have been busy busy! There is a lot to fill you in on. The short story is we closed on our lot in August 2020 and spent quite a bit of time in the planning stages (highly recommended and I STILL didn’t plan for everything). It took months to…
Everyone dreams of becoming a homeowner someday, and they could achieve this goal by choosing to either buy or build a home from scratch. Since both options are not cheap, and this is a serious decision one
There’s no better feeling than setting foot inside your home, sweet home after a long day. Beware, the king (or the queen) of the house is back! Imagine: there’s one lucky family that runs a whole kingdom of houses with a teeny-tiny nuance. The Brinks family owns 6 houses, each one only 160 square feet in size, that look as if Dad from Honey, I Shrunk the Kids had shrunk their home instead.
Huge list of tiny houses with free or cheap plans you can follow to build your own vaction house or backyard retreat.
A lot of people are on the hunt for energy efficient homes when building a new house. And I love that! I like to look over a floor plan which has been carefully thought out to maximise the sun. Did you know that you can have a ‘sun study’ done…
Congrats on deciding to build your new home. There are many items to consider to find and build your future dream home. Go through my free tips and home building checklist for building a new house to help you get into your dream home.
There is so much to be considered before starting the house building process. I’m going to share with you six things you have to consider.
Dive into the rich history and unique design elements of A-frame houses. Explore the benefits of A-frame construction and learn about the open floor plans and large windows that make these homes a popular choice for dream houses.
A collection of gorgeous tiny homes with complete sets of floorplans. Some are free and some are not, preview is available.
Berman Horn Studio created this New England connected farmhouse, set fifteen miles from Maine’s mid-coast on the island of Vinalhaven, Maine.
Rå og stilren bondegård, opført med moderne elementer midt i naturidyl, på den smukkeste naturgrund.
This guide will take you step-by-step through the complex process of learning what it will cost to build a house with downloadable guides for your use.
Discover the perfect names for a lake house with our extensive list and guide, featuring 100 unique, inspired, and personal naming ideas.
When working with a custom home builder, you have a chance to create the house of your dreams. There are so many major details you've probably already
Older style homes often lack the space to cater to growing families and their existing layouts difficult to reconfigure according to modern open-plan living. Modern house extensions are becoming increasingly popular, but should you try and match your existing house, or go big and bold with a modern masterpiece?
david maurice of LTD architectural has completed 'back country house', a property in new zealand that establishes a close connection with its surroundings.
The bridge-like dining room opens up on both sides, meaning you can literally eat supper in the great outdoors.
The Two-Bedroom Modern Large Cabin home is ideal for a small family or as a vacation house. It has a large master bedroom suite with walk-in closet and ensuite bath. The second bedroom can be used as a guest bedroom or children's room, and the additional office room can be converted into a small bedroom. The plan focuses on the southern exposure views and lights. The living and dining rooms are one ample open space with two large glass sliders on each side. Both glass sliders function as floor-to-ceiling windows and bring the outdoor landscape into the interior. The L-shape kitchen provides long counter space for cooking enthusiasts, and the central island is the perfect location for family and friends to gather while they prepare the holiday dinner together. The kitchen windows are long and horizontal, which brings tons of natural light to the area. The entry is next to the kitchen to have easy access in and out of the grocery. This design includes a large mudroom with plenty of storage space. Interior: 1,598 sqft , Conditioned Interior : 1,483 sqft House size: 56' L x 32' W x 23' H Bedroom 1: 12' - 7" L x 14' WBedroom 2: 12' - 7" L x 14' W Living: 14'-6" L x 19' W Dining: 14'-6" L x 19' W Kitchen: 14' L x 9' W Deck: 56' L x 8' W Bathroom 1: 8' - 9" L x 6' WBathroom 2: 8' - 8" L x 12' W Laundry: 6'- 4" L x 6'-2" W Mini-split, HRV, ERV
Image 8 of 25 from gallery of Villa Oranjewoud / Lautenbag Architectuur. Photograph by Jaro van Meerten
As you know there are many things to consider when building a house… here is a compilation of lots of little things you may want to do or at least consider when going through the planning or …
High ceilings, wall-sized windows and flowing connections give this industrial-accented home a light-filled, welcoming appeal
They wanted the financial flexibility to travel, adventure, and live off the land So they set off to build a timber-framed tiny house
A lovely reader sent me this floor plan last week after I mentioned it’s getting harder and harder to find different plans. I feel like I’ve seen them all. I am so glad this one came through so I can share it with you all. It’s a beauty… The plan…
What are underground homes and how to build an earth berm house, with solutions to problems and expert advice.
Specifications Total Living Area: 561 sq ft Main Living Area: 561 sq ft Garage Type: N/A or Unknown Foundation Types: Crawlspace Slab Exterior Walls: 2x4 House Width: 24'0 House Depth: 27'4 Number of Stories: 1 Bedrooms: 1 3/4 Baths: 1 Max Ridge Height: 15'7 from Front Door Floor Level Primary Roof Pitch: 6:12 Roof Framing: Stick Porch: 96 sq ft Main Ceiling Height: 8'0 Special Features: Front Porch
Design projects across the world are experimenting with new ways to generate energy through the built environment. Elizabeth Braw reports
One of the most common dreams in the world is to own a home of your own. This desire is so prevalent because it’s neither easy nor cheap to attain. This difficulty prompted a broad group of people to adapt their life toward a minimalist and less consumerist style of living, without giving up some basic comforts. These people belong to the Tiny House Movement, and today we aspire to walk you through some of their homes.
