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Ready To Build Your Custom Home? Why Not Create Your Own House Plans?
By Mike Valles

Learning to design your own house plans puts you in control. You can take the time you want, put in the details you want, perfect it as much as you want, and so much more. Read Article

Rain Water Harvesting
By Julie Collins

Whether you live in an area hard-hit by drought, are looking to save money on your water bills, or just want to conserve water because it's a precious resource (or all three!), perhaps this spring it's time to harvest rain water and use it around your house. I plan to do so within the next couple of weeks. Here's why-and how you can too. Read Article

Saving Energy With Awnings
By Dan Galen

What awning materials are best for saving energy? The topics covered in this discussion apply to patio awnings, window awnings, retractable awnings, fixed awnings, or RV awnings. This discussion pertains to just about any kind of awning with the only differentiating characteristic being the awning material: metal vs fabric. Read Article

Design a Home – not a Housebox: What Is the Heart of the Home?
By Daniel Yordy

What makes a house a home? The central traffic area of your dream home gives a clue as to who you are. Whatever your family loves, that should be the heart or center of your home through which most back and forth traffic passes. Read Article

Reduce Energy Costs in Your Home: Insulate Your Attic
By Daniel Yordy

Most houses built today are not insulated enough. Insulating your attic is probably the simplest, most cost-effective way to reduce your energy costs. Read Article