11 Major Things To Keep In Mind When Planning A Two Story House
When people think of a two story house they think more money, but that might not be the case. In fact, two story houses are cheaper by...
Top +21 House Location Searches
As the old adage goes; location location location. Most of the time house hunters do not always take into consideration all the options...
5 Major Items You Cant Forget in a House Plan
Searching for the right house plan can sometimes be overwhelming. So many plans, so little time, such short memory. :) The best way to...
3 Ways To Have House Plans Drawn Up
House plans can be started in a variety of different ways. Per previous posts you can design it yourself, or you can have an architect...
8 Items to Consider when drawing house plans free
House plans are fun! Anybody can do it, really. And if you do it yourself, it can be free. Though just like other professions the people...
2 Main Reasons Why House Plans are Needed
House plans are a series of drawings representing accurate scale and dimension of a new home, house or project. The intention behind the...
3 Reasons Custom Homes Are NOT Always More Expensive
You could look at it like this; the cost of materials, and even labor is relatively the same whether they are being purchased from a home...
Building a New Custom Home?
The decision to design and build your own home is undoubtedly one of the most exciting times in life. Yet, the process to do it all...
Are house plans copyrighted?
Patents recorded and approved under the US Patent and Trademark Office are copyrighted, however they are all publicly available to be...
How much do Architects Cost?
The cost of services of a residential architect is in addition to the construction cost, ranging between 5 percent and 15 percent of...
How Much Does Building a Home Cost?
As you might only imagine, the answer to this question is elusive, with so many variables built-in that could drastically impact the...
How to Get Building Permits
Building Permits are required by statute and building code on most construction projects. See other Posts regarding exempt building...
Are Permits Required For ...
The following projects are exempt from the Florida Building Code. The International Building Codes may be different but if interested,...
I'm just replacing my kitchen/bath, do I really need a permit for that?
The short answer is yes. But here is why, and how. According to Florida Building Code: "105.1 Required. Any owner or authorized agent who...
How long does it take for design?
Great Question. Design time varies significantly based upon the size and complexity of a project. A 1,200 SF residence may only take a...
