The Ins And Outs of Hiring Building Contractors

By admin | 17th Jun 2008 | Filed under Articles, Blog

By Craig Thornburrow

If you are considering a large construction project, whether it be a brand new home or an addition to a home that you already have, hiring building contractors is something that you may have to look into. Hiring building contractors is not the simplest thing to do, but it certainly is not complicated. As a matter of fact, if you know just what you are looking for then the hiring process should be rather simple. To help you in your endeavors to get your project done right and by the right people, read on for a few things that you should take into consideration when looking into building contractors.
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New House Plan: Prichard 30-701

By admin | 13th Jun 2008 | Filed under Blog, New Home Plans

Associated Designs Prichard 30-701 House Plan
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Prichard 30-701

An old fashioned porch welcomes family and friends to this contemporary version of the traditional country-style ranch house. Inside, three vaulted, interconnected gathering spaces flow together at the heart of the home, expanding the entire space front to back. Closets line one entire wall in the owners’ suite, and its bathroom has a double vanity.

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Cape Cod House Plans

By admin | 10th Jun 2008 | Filed under Blog, Home Plan Series

Castor 30-450Palmyra 10-169Summerfield 30-611

The Cape Cod sytle house plan is one of America’s oldest and most popular styles. This style is commonly found in coastal communities and gives the feeling of warmth and comfort, and will remain as popular today as in years to come. To view other Cape Cod style house plans click here.

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New House Plan: Brookfield 30-646

By admin | 6th Jun 2008 | Filed under Blog, New Home Plans

Brookfield 30-646
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Brookfield 30-646

This large, American country farmhouse home plan update offers 5,000 square feet of living space. Natural light washes into vaulted great room through rear windows and 8 dormers. Roomy kitchen has two large work islands with raised eating & conversation bars.

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New House Plan: Allenspark 30-700

By admin | 3rd Jun 2008 | Filed under Blog, New Home Plans

Allenspark 30-700
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Allenspark 30-700

Natural light washes into vaulted gathering spaces through wide windows and sliding glass doors that offer easy access the covered patio of this cottage home plan. A raised eating bar forms a visually open boundary between the dining room and a large kitchen generously supplied with counter space. Upstairs, the recreation room has a wet bar and small bathroom.

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Adkins 30-197 House Plan Under Construction

By admin | 3rd Jun 2008 | Filed under Blog, Constructed Home Plans

Adkins 30-197
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Adkins 30-197
                    

Shutters, multipaned windows, and a full front porch create a warm welcome to this country house plan. The living room featuring a fireplace, flows into the dining room then to an open kitchen. A front-facing den, open to the entry, could be used as home office.

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The 2008 Home from the Heart Survey Results

By admin | 2nd Jun 2008 | Filed under Announcements, Blog

                Home from the Heart Results
Heartington 10-550
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Heartington 10-550

     In reflective or visionary moments, maybe you’ve considered the possibility of designing and building a home perfectly suited to your lives.
     That’s exactly what the staff at Associated Designs invited readers to do several months ago when we published the 2008 Home from the Heart survey. Readers like you, from all over the United States and Canada, accepted our invitation. Now we’d like to share the tallied results of that survey along with some comparisons to ten years ago.
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Vacation House Plans

By admin | 29th May 2008 | Filed under Blog, Home Plan Series

Arnett 30-419McKinley 10-181Brookport 30-692

Vacation home plans come in as many styles and sizes as there are environments to situate them on. Whether you are searching for a beach house, lake house, or a cabin in the woods we have over 85 designs to choose from for your perfect piece of paradise.  To view all of our vacation plans click here.

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Lansford 30-314 Built by Steven W Johnson Const.

By admin | 28th May 2008 | Filed under Blog, Constructed Home Plans

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Lansford 30-314
              

This colonial home plan blends love of tradition with a contemporary floor plan. Family living areas are open to kitchen and span most of the richly windowed rear. Luxury master suite amenities include spa tub, over-sized shower, and walk-in closet. To view plan details click here.

The Lansford house plan built by Steven W. Johnson Construction in Eugene, OR.

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New House Plan: Brookport 30-692

By admin | 27th May 2008 | Filed under Blog, New Home Plans

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Brookport 30-692

Inside and out, this large Craftsman house plan is a pleasure to behold. The vaulted living room is awash in natural light. Water splashing in its centrally placed water feature can be enjoyed from the living room, dining room and gourmet kitchen. Fireplaces add charm to the living room, family room and owners’ suite.

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