Building Designs

You need more space. Storage, vehicles, or lack of elbow room for hobbies and projects may have opened your eyes to the idea of building a garage. Building a garage is a complex process that...

Converting a barn into a living space may seem like a simple goal, but it is one that will require a great deal of financial capital and patience. Barns are constructed to keep animals and their...

A common mistake prospective home owners make when they are working with a general contractor home builder is changing their mind the wrong way. That is, they change their mind (yes, we do want...

You would never think about the complexity of preparation before building a new home unless someone actually offers some advice. I will be writing a series, in parts, concerning different aspects...

Modular homes are part of a construction style of buildings that are prefabricated or manufactured at a central location and shipped. The most commonly recognized manufactured building is the...

Building cheap houses in America is difficult, but usually not for a lack of inexpensive resources. As many home designs are available as the people to think of them, but they generally fall into...

Log cabins are an integral part of American history after they were introduced by European immigrants in the 17th century. Used as basic shelter by settlers and pioneers, the log cabin has...

Log cabins have been built since the earliest settlements in America. Pioneers chose to build log cabins for a number of reasons.

A snag list is a list or notation of everything you as a customer are unhappy with after construction or renovation on a building is finished. The common misconception is that a snag list can only...

Post-frame construction, or post-and-beam construction, has been customary for rural buildings such as barns and stables throughout United States history. These structures are built of wood...

This isn't like living in a Quonset hut or a storage shed. Morton Buildings metal homes can be designed in practically any style and size buyers prefer. The classy appearance surprises people who...

An outdoor deck is not worth much unless it has a good support system underneath the wooden floor. This support system usually consists of footings or piers that go into the ground and past the...

Building a home is a integral part of the American dream. Having a custom home designed to your specifications with all the amenities that will make your life easier is a goal shared by many....

Barn raising can be an adventure if you use straw bales instead of nonrenewable building materials. You'll save money, help the environment and make new friends, too. Straw bale building has many...

Steel buildings can be an easy and economical way to build the garage, workshop, or other storage or work area that you want. With the popularity of steel buildings growing, a number of...

Straw bale houses are beautifully unique green living spaces. These homes can often be built up to 50 percent cheaper than conventional buildings. Additionally, the homes retain their resale...

Straw bale garages are unique structures that are well-insulated from weather and noise. These structures are fun, labor-intensive acts of love and a great way to build green even if you hire an...

A home builder guide is helpful when planning your new home. Some communities have simple home builder guides, while others have detailed plans. Regardless of the simplicity or complexity, know...