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A New Residential Elevator Is Finally Installed And Buying Guide Info

Pictures and information about a ThyssenKrupp Access installed residential elevator in this Charles Meng-built home at Lost Mountain.

This Happy Little Dachshund Boot Scraper Makes Me Smile

Dachshund boot scrapers will bring a smile to your face every time.

Considering Coffered Ceilings In Your Home? Here’s A Coffered Ceiling Photo Gallery Filled With Great Ideas!

Thinking about having coffered ceilings built in your new home? Here are quite a few examples of different styles and/or adaptations to coffered ceiling styles.

Pictures of an English Cottage Featuring Windows and Doors

Pictures of a thoroughly detailed English cottage house made in the U.S.A. Most of these photos were taken of some of the window and door features of the home.

Basement Egress Window Wells: What You Need To Know

Building a new home with a full basement? You must include egress window wells in your house plans. Plus tips for installing them in an existing home.

Home Buying Market Trends & Features: What’s Hot and What’s Not

What's hot and what's not in what consumers want in homes? Which list do you think spiral staircases and glass upper doors on kitchen cabinets are on? You might be surprised.

Funny Home Fix-It Video Clips

Funny home videos involving ambitious DIYers - like guys fixing roofs in a Bud Light commercial & a poor soul in a port-a-potty mishap on a construction site

How To Choose The Most Energy Efficient Water Heater

Are you looking for information on the most energy efficient water heater? I've compiled some of the latest information to help you make an informed decision on methods, makes and models.

Cast Limestone Mantels and Terra Cotta Roof Tiles = Quality

Here are some photos of an Isokern fireplace/chimney systems, mortise and tenon joinery, a reclaimed antique terra cotta roof installation, an exposed oak beam ceiling and an authentic stone wall being built. Great ideas!

Top 10 English Cottage Photos

Here are some of my best photos of a full-blown authentic English cottage that was built adjacent to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park in Marietta, Georgia. There's way too much to describe in this little excerpt.

Residential Elevators In Demand

Residential elevators are gaining popularity as an amenity for seniors, the disabled and in multi-story luxury homes. It's easy to see why that is true.

Got Mock Rocks?

Mock rocks are an attractive, creative and cost-effective method of concealing undesirable exposed utilities around the landscape. Here's an example of one in use.

A Custom Decorated Beatles – Yellow Submarine Themed Nursery

This Beatles-Yellow Submarine nursery theme is unusual to say the least, but it is also one of the coolest and most unique nurseries that you'll ever lay your eyes upon. Lots of fun ideas can be found in the world of Pepperland.

Katrina Cottage To The Rescue!

Affordable housing for the Hurricane Katrina-ravaged region of the Gulf coast was a major force behind the concept and eventual fruition of the Katrina Cottage. This will soon be THE structure that many Mississippi and Louisiana residents will find themselves living in. It is a win-win situation for those in need of housing in this devastated area.

Celestial Ridge Has (at least) One Huge Selling Point – Scenic Views

If you want a home with spectacular views of Paulding County, GA, you'd better run over to Celestial Ridge subdivision and pick out a site before they are all gone.

Why We Chose A Natural Gas Range vs Electric

Why buy a natural gas stove versus electric? I have a few different reasons why we went with natural gas and my reasons just may surprise you. I've provided Iinks to some great sites to help you make your decision. Gas or Electric? Which brand to choose? You may have many questions to be answered before you decide.

Really Bad Color Choices To Paint Your House

Never paint your house any of these colors unless you want plenty of attention for all of the wrong reasons!

Floorplans & House Designs… Search Now!

Use this Online Search Form to search home plans. It's free & easy!... Just choose the style, size, and amenities that you would like in your new home and see all of the house plans that match your selection. Simply browse through the list until you find the floorplan you like best.

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