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So you are ready to play with some ideas in 3D…  there are several different software programs available, here are just a few, but  be warned; most of these programs are costly, and require building ..

Before purchasing land, or choosing a specific building site; request flood plain information from the developer, realtor, or contact your local Army Corp of Engineers. A flood plain is measured in years; for example, if your property is located in a five year flood plain, your property could possib..

Building a house plan that is fire resistant requires exterior materials that are fire proof or have high fire ratings. These house plan materials include concrete or tile roofing; brick, stone, concrete, or stucco exterior walls. Using these materials will also decrease the amount of home owner&rsq..

Building a house plan that is wind resistant requires using exterior materials that have been rated for high winds. Some local home building codes in areas known for high winds require rated materials, such as roofing shingles, exterior doors, garage doors and windows. Most of these products are pri..

Why you should buy house plans first! The main use of a set of House Plans is to make certain your wishes are known to the various contractors, suppliers and tradesmen. With a complete set of House Plans you can get truly accurate bids which will allow you to know exactly what your new home wil..

You have now decided the style, approximate size, number of rooms, type of kitchen, number of stories, basement or not, type of heating, fireplace design and where to situate your home on the lot. Building a home without Professional House Plans should only be attempted by the most experienced profe..

How does someone who has never built a home, keep every thing smooth? You have your new Custom House Plans, financing arranged and permits have been issued. You have also decided on which parts of the actual building you will do yourself, and have contracts for the remainder of the project.Now ..

Home Colors Choosing a good color scheme inside and out isn’t easy. We’re not all interior designers, but most of us know what colors please us the most, and that’s a great place to start. Most of realize that color effects our mood; sometimes a little; sometimes a lot. Most of ..

  Here's how it works; we’ll need the plat of your property combined with a topographical map; this helps us determine the grade elevation which greatly affects cost and design. Make sure the copy you send has a north arrow. If possible, mark the direction of drive up view or let ..

Building Guide   Building permit Temporary liability insurance Utilities  (request for service and temporary utility pole) Excavation  (dig out lower level and remove dirt) Plumbing   (three to four phases throughout construction) Electrical&nb..

Do you have a budget? Once you decide you want to build your dream home, the first thing you should do is to establish a budget for land, for building, for landscaping, and for planning. This overall budget should be set with a minimum and a maximum cost. Make it a goal to stay within this range...

Do you really need a CUSTOM HOME DESIGN? If you just can’t find that perfect stock plan, or if you just can’t make up your mind over this one or that one; maybe you need a custom designed home. Maybe you’ve even tried sketching it out on paper, or on a computer drawing program, ..

 Plan Theft Plan theft has always been a big problem in the home design and house planning industry. Long before we could shop for house plans online, hard copies of plans floated endlessly out in the field; passing from hand to hand. The same person that would never dream of walking out of ..

1.       Is it possible to see more of the plan before I decide to purchase it? There are study plans and preliminary plans available just for this reason. We recommend purchasing one before committing to a set of construction documents. Your investment will be deduct..

Hiring a local and licensed architect to provide drawings and oversee construction is anything but ideal. Not only will you pay a tremendous amount of money for the plans, you’ll also pay a tremendous amount to your contractor that by law has to build every detail according to the architect&rs..