Yearly Archives - 2013

Craftsman Tudor Home Plan

With decorated gables and timber framing motif on the garage doors, home plan 50235 displays elements of Tudor Craftsman architecture. Living space comes to 2961 square feet, and a generous three bay garage adds 704 square feet, providing storage for everything from sports gear and lawn equipment to ATVs and...

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Warm & Sunny Cape Cod Home Plan

House Plan 86104 is a lovely Cape Cod in style, a throwback to homes in England. Three shuttered, symmetrical dormer windows crown a steeply pitched roof- the original design meant for shedding heavy snowfall during long winters in New England. Elegant columns grace a covered font porch measuring 37 feet...

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20 Deadly Products Containing Asbestos: Are They Hiding in Your Home?

By Brian Turner | Once considered a “miracle mineral”, the properties of asbestos that made it so desirable for use in construction and products are the same properties that turned it into a curse for many families. Asbestos exposure is the known cause of mesothelioma and other rare and deadly...

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Tiny House Plans

Though it's not for everyone, there is a growing trend in America to reject homes with sprawling square footage and open spaces in favor of micro homes. A small footprint and less energy and water consumption, plus the financial benefits make micro homes popular with single individuals that are willing...

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