Hardwood floors add beauty, warmth and lasting value to any home. Combine that beauty and durability with the comfort, decorating freedom and the lower cost benefits of radiant heat, and you have a great combination. Add the overall environmental benefits and it is win-win all around. The concept of radiant heating...
Search our Retro House Plans collection Visit any suburban neighborhood that was built in the 1950's or 1960's and the homes you pass by will reflect an optimism and energy of days gone by. Throughout that post-war era, the American Dream of owning a home was bolstered by the prosperity of our thriving...
Search our Saltbox House Plans collection As a variation on the Colonial home, the Saltbox style came about as colonists added more living space to their homes. Simply stated, the Saltbox home is a typical Colonial home with the roof extended down the back side of the home, covering a one-story addition at...
Search our Ranch Home Plans collection Many, who hear the words "one-story home," instinctively think of the "Ranch" home. A Ranch home is a particular style of one-story home that is simpler in appearance and layout. Sometimes referred to a "Rambler," the Ranch style home became extremely popular following WWII due to its...
Search our Narrow Lot House Plans collection As homebuilding sites have gotten smaller, Narrow Lot homes have become the design of choice for many. Sometimes referred to as Zero-Lot Line homes, shotgun house plans, or Patio Homes, Narrow Lot homes are commonly found in new high-density subdivisions, as well as in older communities'...
By David Porter AIA - Consulting architect to the Garlinghouse House Plans Company since 1989 You are having your dream house built on a piece of property you own. You are either hiring a builder or building it on your own by hiring the subcontractors and buying all of the materials. ...
You want to build the highest quality home, right? Of course you do. That's why you're here reading this tip after you buy your home plans. Because quality is also a concern for us, we want to help you make sure that every part of your home is as good...
Out with the beach gear and floral prints. In with the sweaters and football posters. As the air turns crisp, there's much to think about. Will it be mittens or gloves? The Giants or the Cowboys? Your home deserves some thought, too. A weekend of preparation can make for a much...
Search our Hillside Home Plans collection Hillside homes are specifically designed to adapt to sloping or rugged building sites. Whether the terrain slopes from front to back, back to front, or side to side, a Hillside home design often provides buildable solutions for even the most challenging lot. One common benefit of...
Search our Luxury House Plans collection Luxurious living is not defined by the size of a home, but rather, the home's enhancement of one's luxurious lifestyle. From smaller, well appointed "jewel box" designs, to sprawling mansions, Luxury homes provide refined settings in which to entertain, relax and enjoy life. No matter the size,...
