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Whether you are building a new home or planning a remodel project you will come up with questions. This site is your one stop source for covering topics like where to start when designing a complete new home. How to select the best building site. How to select the right Contractor,or if you have questions like "What are the best products to use for my new project?" The home building question lens will give you access to my 30 plus years of residential design experience as well as 30 years of selecting and selling the best products for every aspect of new home construction and remodeling. I have not just read and compiled articles on these subjects, I help people just like you make the best possible choices on these subjects every day.What type of plumbing to use, How to select or design the perfect kitchen remodel. What kind of garage addition is right for you? I'm here to help you find answers to any home building question or related topic.. I have also added a place to post your project questions for myself and other viewers to respond to. You are also welcome to check back regularly to help me respond to questions on subjects you are particularly knowledgable about. This page is full of links to in depth articles I have compiled on every subject relating to construction or repair of single family homes.
My Home Renovation Sites
Here Are My Specialty Sites
Each of these sites covers a subject in greater depth complete with articles, how-to videos, and product reviews.
- Home Improvement Tips
- The Homebuilding Homework Tips blog is here to provide a wide variety of articles and educational products associated with home ownership. The moderator of this bog is a 30 year veteren of residential design and residential construction.
- Evolving Trends in Flooring
- Evolving Trends in Flooring was created to present upto date information and product sources for all types of flooring products used in residental construction and remodeling. The author of this site is a 30 year veteran in the areas of residential design and construction of custom single family homes.
- DIY Kitchen Renovation Trends
- DIY Kitchen Renovation Ideas is here to help you find answers to your next kitchen project.
- Ultimate DIY Pex Plumbing Guide
- Ultimate DIY Pex Plumbing Guide was created to collect and distribute the most up to date information on products and methods associated with the Pex plumbing industry.
- Bathroom Remodeling Concepts
- Bathroom Remodeling Concepts blog site was created to get out timely accurate information on both bathroom design and the products used in this type of renovation.
- DIY Home Theater Trends
- DIY Home Theater Trends brings you the best in articles as well as how-to videos. Mix this in with some great product reviews and you have a well rounded source for your home theater needs.
Quick Links to Every Site Topic
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- My Home Renovation Sites
- Share Your Project on Your Own FREE Web Page
- One of My Recent Designs Being Finished
- Lets Find an Answer to Your Question
- Best Online House Plan Service On The Planet
- House, Garage, and Duplex Plans
- Tell Us About Your Homebuilding or Home Repair Experience
- Another One of My Recent Designs
- Deck Plans...Download Instantly to Your Computer
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Share Your Project on Your Own FREE Web Page
Share your project with family and friends
- Share Your Project on Your Own Homebuilding Questions Website Page
- Click the link above to be taken directly to your FREE web page creator. Write us a story about your project and upload up to 4 photos and we will create your personal custom web page to feature and share with friends and family. It is our way to share all the vast ideas out there for custom homebuilding and home remodeling projects. If your project is still in progress you will be able to leave progress reports as comments right n your page. What are you waiting for?
One of My Recent Designs Being Finished
This Lens is Not About My Work But My Ability To Help You With Your Project
We did the conceptual design and final plans for this project and then worked with the home owners and builder as we provided all the materials to construct and finish the home. I will highlight an interior photo later on to show my attention to details.
Lets Find an Answer to Your Question
Select a Topic to Find Indepth Information
Here is my in depth topic area to find answers to your Home Building or Home Remodeling questions. Your topic will open in a new window but please favorite this site now for future reference.
- Additions and Remodels
- Search for detailed info on planning and building topics like a new addition, basement remodel, kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, garage addition, or attic remodel.
- Home Building Schedule Questions
- NEWLY UPDATED to include a detailed part by part list of every step in the homebuilding process. Applies to additions as well. This section will cover all subjects typically relating to the building process schedule. From plan design and site selection through material selection and actual construction.
- Plan Design...Where to Start
- Click here if your questions pertain to the project design process and related topics. I cover a great check list of questions you should ask yourself to assess your room needs.
- Contractor or Do-It-Yourself
- Will you choose a General Contractor or become your own. I will explain all the issues you need to think about.
- Construction Documents
- Let's talk about Construction Documents...We will start with things like plans, contracts, construction loans, and finally permits. If you have questions on any of these subjects here is the place to start.
- Site Selection
- Site Selection will take through topics from whether to build in the city or country to what you need to know to make this choice.
- Foundations and Basements
- You guessed it...Any project is only as solid as its foundation.
- Structural Framing
- If you have questions on how to frame your project or want to learn about different types of floor and roof systems this is your link.
Best Online House Plan Service On The Planet
I Should Know I Design Custom Homes For a Living!
- Windows and Exterior Doors
- Here you will find valuable answers on subjects like window styles and the top 10 things to know before buying a new entry door.
- Roofing
- Which roofing will be the best for your project? I will also show you some great warranty opptions few know about.
- Exterior Finish...What are Your Choices?
- Find answers to your questions on every type of exterior finish, from all types of siding to stone and E.F.I.S.
- Insulation and Vapor Barriers...
- Find answers to your insulation and barriers questions here. We also cover topics like Tyvek Home Wrap.
- Mechanical Services
- Plumbing or electrical questions are answered here. How about HVAC or home security.
- Drywall and Plaster
- Learn about the differences and some great finishing options.
- Kitchen Cabinets and Counter Tops..Don't Forget Bath Cabinets
- Let's cover all of the newest finish products as well as proper design issues and we are adding topics like laundry storage.
House, Garage, and Duplex Plans
- Interior Doors and Trims
- How will you select the best doors and trim for your project? Which products will be the best values?
- Floor Coverings
- Here we will cover everything from Hardwoods to Tile and vinyl products and some of the new natural products.
- Decks and Patios
- Decks and Patios seem to be a very popular subject so lets cover types of deck framing and finishing products and different patio options.
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upholsteryCT
Jan 1, 2011 @ 3:39 am | delete
- You have such a cool lens. Furniture renovation and
upholstery are part of my specialties and are quite relevant to your lens. Great content by the way. Regards, Jasmine
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