Six Important Steps to Consider When Building A Home

Sometimes the house of your dreams just can't be found on the market. No problem, luckily you can build your own home. If your plans are well thought out and you carefully go through each step of the process, you could be living in an outstanding home you never thought was possible!

Shadows and Planning a Passive Solar Structure

If you are considering building a passive solar home, the configuration on the lot should be a key issue you consider. In simple terms, you need to consider shadows.

Questions to Ask and Things to Look for When Visiting a Dealer’s Model Log Cabin or Log Home

This article will help log home shoppers prepare for a visit to a dealer's model log home. Using this helpful check list could save you both money and disappointment.

Build A Home Now - Are You Crazy?

A brief article that explains why now is a perfect time to build a house. With the housing market cooling down, there are several reasons why building your home is smarter than ever.

Puerta Vallarta Real Estate: The South Shore

Learn about South Shore Puerto Vallarta real estate opportunities from build-able lots, condominiums, luxury residences and more rustic bungalows from this article from the Puerta Vallarta Real Estate series.

Why Should I Buy a Prefab Residential Metal Building Package?

Quality, Aesthetics, Health and the Environment are some of the determining factors for purchasers when looking for a new home. How do metal framed homes stack up?

5 Things You Should Know About Buying A New Home In Arizona

If you are considering relocating to Phoenix, building your home is a possibility here. But for most of us, it won’t be a custom home. Instead, you’ll go with a big builder, with a choice of floor plans and a few variations in the outside of the home.

Time of Use and TEMO Sunroom Designs

An overview of the basic decisions that will have to be made regarding sunroom design choice.

What Can My Buyer's Agent Do For Me?

Choosing a buyer's agent is one of the most important things prospective home buyers do in the process of selecting their house. And, often they simply pick the agent that is listed on the sign - and don't get the service they want or even know that they should demand!

French New Build Property - Designer Houses to Suit You

If you want a modern French house how do you do it? Buy a plot of land, get an architect and do your own thing? Or get into bed with some local developer? Read on ...

Bricks & Sticks:Interior Lighting

Lighting can make or break a home or a room. Designers use lighting to add drama to a space, provide for work surfaces, highlight style features or combine lighting with fixtures such as a chandelier to make a glimmering statement. Understanding how to use lighting effectively can increase the curb appeal, resale value and the marketability of a home.

Build Your Garage: Safety Measures In Garage Remodeling For The Do-It-Yourselfer Garage Owner

Some homeowners opt for a professional help in repair, remodeling or garage parts replacement. However, there are also some homeowners who would like to try their skills at home improvement with a do-it-yourself garage maintenance and reparation. For the latter, important safety precautions in repair and maintenance must be considered to help them maximize all the benefits that their garage can offer.

Construction Financing 101

Owning the home of your dreams always comes at a price. And whether you're just starting out or you're building your retirement cottage by the lake, chances are someone other than you will have to help finance the cost of building your dream.

Home Buyer Beware -- Windows that Leak

The number one housing defect is water intrusion. The number one entry path for water is around things that penetrate the exterior walls. How do you know that the windows have been installed properly on the home you are about to purchase?