With our increasing concern for the environment, it’s only natural to wonder how to make your new build eco-friendly. As home construction booms, more and more homeowners want a plan that helps reduce strain on the environment and natural resources. If this sounds like your goal, The House Designers has you covered. By following these
Whether it’s your first home or you’re downsizing from another, check out some of the best minimalist homes for any budget. The perfect blend of simplicity and style, each of these plans offers a distinct personality. Homebuyers across the country love these designs, and we think you will, too! The best part about embracing minimalist
Everybody is interested in saving money, and a home is the single biggest investment of most people’s lives. Years of saving and searching for the perfect plan will be worth it when you finally get to step into your dream home. What if we told you that you could get that dream home and save
Sometimes portrayed as lazy and entitled, the mollycoddled children of the Baby Boomers, Millennials have gotten a bad rap. What with the downturn of the economy as many were coming into their own, it is no wonder that Millennials were hesitant to make major life decisions on the same timeline as generations before. Buying a
Improving your property can be difficult when you’re trying to be environmentally conscious and you’re working on a budget, but being eco-friendly means saving money in the long run! Here are some great ways you can upgrade your home to be green without breaking the bank. 1 – Improve Your Insulation Everybody knows that better
Today is Earth Day and all month we have been giving you tips on how to conserve energy on things like your electric bill and your heating and cooling. Today we are focusing on how to conserve water in your home with everything from little changes to new appliances.
April is Earth Month and each week we are giving you tips on how to improve your home’s energy performance. This week, we tackle half of a typical home’s energy bill, heating and cooling. Heating and cooling your home can comprise half of your home’s energy bill, but maintaining that system can save you money
Lighting is very useful in so many ways. Inside great task lighting is very important in your interior design and adequate outdoor lighting can help deter break-ins. We recommend CFL or LED lights for energy efficient lighting. We also recommend that you replace your five most-used light fixtures with ENERGY STAR® products.
April is New Homes Month and to celebrate the National Associations of Home Builders (NAHB) surveyed builders from across the country about what features they were most likely to include in a typical single family home in 2014. They shared the results earlier this week revealing that the top priorities of a 2014 include convenience,
Green is the color on everyone’s mind this week. With St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday you are sure to see a lot of green clothing and decorations, but what about house plans? At The House Designers we have an exclusive compilation of ENERGY STAR® approved green house plans. All these house plans have been selected