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Beyond the House: Barns, Sheds, and Workshops

Rick McAlexander

Summer is the time for improvement projects around the house and property. The question to move or stay and upgrade comes up often. For those who love the community they are in or property they have it can be difficult to choose. The House Plan Company has put together a collection of designs that help you think outside the house and out into the yard. Fall in love with where you live all over again with these barns, sheds, and workshops that will breathe new life and functionality to any property.

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Cabanas and Pool Side Additions that Make a Splash

Rick McAlexander

With summer in full swing the team at The House Plan Company has put together a collection of plans that would make a fantastic addition to any backyard. Whether you are looking to up your pool side experience with the addition of a cabana or create the ultimate outdoor living room these designs are sure to make a splash!

Mountain Casita (shown above)

Designed with the sunny southwest in mind the Mountain Casita design #85405 offers 1580 square feet of...

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Pro Tips for Building in Today's Market

Rick McAlexander

For those building in today’s market, the process of getting a project off paper and under construction can be daunting—regardless of the size of the build and whether it’s a first venture into a construction project or not. Considerations from the availability of designers and architects to builders and construction supplies can impact not only how soon a project may be started, but how long it will take to complete.

“Even if you are fortunate enough to find your perfect plan, engineering and permitting will usually take several months,” said Rick McAlexander, CEO of The House...

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Charming House Plans Under 1000 Square Feet That Live Large

Rick McAlexander

The tiny home movement highlights society's recent trend in downsizing living areas and embracing a minimalistic lifestyle. These accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are small but functional homes, each containing a full kitchen, bath, living, and sleeping space.

Whether you are looking to jump on the accessory dwelling unit trend or just prefer the cozy living of a smaller home plan, designs under 1000 square feet are in high demand. The House Plan Company has put together a collection of small house plans that live large.

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Pro-Tips: How to Choose a Designer or Architect

Rick McAlexander

Springtime is when many are inspired to find their first or next home. Maybe you have decided you want to build and after searching house plans or garage plans on The House Plan Company website, you’ve found a plan that nearly checks all the boxes. Perhaps you would prefer more of an open-concept living area – providing some slight separately of space – over the popular great room style layout. Maybe you want to add a mud hall to help organize coats and shoes. Whatever the changes are that will make a great floor plan perfect for you and...

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A Dream Vacation Home Plan is Available for All Settings and Seasons

Rick McAlexander

With the promise of longer days and warmer weather to come, now is the perfect time to think about exploring new places.

A vacation home is a great option for adventurers who want a place to call home wherever their travels take them. But the perfect vacation home design takes its location and natural characteristics into account. Fortunately, a variety of designs currently presented by The House Plan Company are at your disposal, no matter the setting for your dream vacation home....

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Find Design Inspiration for Your Next Build with The House Plan Company

Rick McAlexander

With winter a time to enjoy the warmth and comfort of home, it’s also the ideal time to imagine what that dream home plan might look like. From bestselling pre-designed plans to customized home and garage designs, The House Plan Company is a perfect design partner to find all the inspiration you need.

Numerous designs currently presented by The House Plan Company highlight how trending design features can be incorporated into just about any owner’s vision for an exquisite home.

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