(ARA) - As the weather begins to cool, we start preparing our homes for the winter season. Closing up the house and using your heater can really have an impact on indoor air quality. The best way to keep the air in your home clean throughout the cooler months is...
$200, $300, $500 a month! This is what millions paid last winter to heat their homes. Some paid even more. Experts say that this winter will bring even higher heating bills, with increases of about 15% to 80%, unless you improve the energy efficiency of your home now. Here are three...
(ARA) - Since families first moved out of caves and into houses, people have been looking to create the ideal room to bring family members together for quality time. In the beginning, there was the living room, and families - unaware of the coming joys of television - gathered there in...
Search our Southwestern Style Homes collection Like the Florida and Mediterranean home, the Southwest style home is designed to thrive in hot climates. A variety of looks are encompassed by this style, including Pueblo, Spanish Revival, Adobe and Mission. Exterior walls are typically clad in stucco or stucco-like materials and/or brick. Wood siding is...
Light Up Your Kitchen Kitchens today are more than places to prepare meals. The room now ranks as the heart of the home plan and center of family activity. “The kitchen has become the hub of the house,” says Barry Levett, owner and president of House of Lights in Mayfield Heights, Ohio....
Search our Traditional House Plans collection This category is by far the most difficult to define, yet it is the most commonly constructed architectural "style" in America - and it has been for many years. Traditional homes are not necessarily "historic" homes and they are certainly not contemporary in style. They are practical,...
Hard-Working and Durable, the Sink Can Also Be A Thing of Practical Beauty By Harriet Reasoner When I was growing up, the kitchen sink in my home was dark brown enameled steel. It chipped easily and, because it was thin, it was noisy. Not a great sink, but it probably fit my...
Search our Tudor Style Homes collection Tudor style homes exude a captivating combination of medieval character, warmth and charm. Characterized by steep sloping roofs, stucco-clad gables, half-timber detailing, multi-paned windows and brick siding, this English-born style became popular in America in the 1890's and continued to flourish until about 1940. Many of the...
Search our Vacation House Plans collection The term "Vacation Home" encompasses a number of styles of architecture, including A-Frames, Cabins, Cottages and more. Perhaps the most common attribute of the Vacation Home is its provision of great views and comfortable outdoor living spaces. Large, plentiful windows often face the most scenic views. Sprawling...
As one of the most prominent interior architectural features, custom staircases are an increasingly popular way for homeowners to make a captivating first impression. Interior stairways help define a home's look and serve as more than just a connecting point between two levels. Today's stairway offerings include a wide selection of...
