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Design & Planning
When Should You Start Planning Your New Home Or Renovation?
One of the most asked question in my DMs is, “I’m thinking of starting a ___, when should I start? How soon is too soon?” The answer?...
Strategy & Inspiration
How To Get Your Project Request Seen
Ever thought, “I’ll just email a quick request to a [designer/contractor] and I’m sure I’ll hear back” and then didn’t. Here's how to fix that...
Team & Communications
3 Things You Should Never Say to Your Design + Build Team
There are some things your team prefer that you didn’t say. Here's what to say instead...
Design & Planning
When Should You Start Planning Your New Home Or Renovation?
One of the most asked question in my DMs is, “I’m thinking of starting a ___, when should I start? How soon is too soon?” The answer?...
Strategy & Inspiration
How To Get Your Project Request Seen
Ever thought, “I’ll just email a quick request to a [designer/contractor] and I’m sure I’ll hear back” and then didn’t. Here's how to fix that...
Team & Communications
3 Things You Should Never Say to Your Design + Build Team
There are some things your team prefer that you didn’t say. Here's what to say instead...
Design & Planning
When Should You Start Planning Your New Home Or Renovation?
One of the most asked question in my DMs is, “I’m thinking of starting a ___, when should I start? How soon is too soon?” The answer?...
Strategy & Inspiration
How To Get Your Project Request Seen
Ever thought, “I’ll just email a quick request to a [designer/contractor] and I’m sure I’ll hear back” and then didn’t. Here's how to fix that...
Team & Communications
3 Things You Should Never Say to Your Design + Build Team
There are some things your team prefer that you didn’t say. Here's what to say instead...
Design & Planning
When Should You Start Planning Your New Home Or Renovation?
One of the most asked question in my DMs is, “I’m thinking of starting a ___, when should I start? How soon is too soon?” The answer?...
Strategy & Inspiration
How To Get Your Project Request Seen
Ever thought, “I’ll just email a quick request to a [designer/contractor] and I’m sure I’ll hear back” and then didn’t. Here's how to fix that...
Team & Communications
3 Things You Should Never Say to Your Design + Build Team
There are some things your team prefer that you didn’t say. Here's what to say instead...

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House Plans

Our Plans Are Different. Why That's A Good Thing

When it comes to building your dream home, the last thing you want is an outdated, cookie-cutter design that doesn't get permit approval. That’s where our unique house plans come in.

Behind The Build

Part 3: Design & Permit

Q&A

Q&A: The Loaded (or Load-Bearing) Question

We're excited to introduce a new series called Ask HQ, where we’ll be diving into your most pressing questions about home projects, renovations, and everything in between. Here’s our first question…

Homeowner HQ

What One Hour of Expert Consulting Can Do for You

Feeling overwhelmed by your home project? In just one hour, Homeowner HQ can help you break down complex decisions, streamline your process, and give you the confidence to move forward with ease.

House Plans

How To Make Changes To Your Stock Plan

So you’ve found the perfect house plan in our online store—maybe a carriage home or a single-family house. But what if you want to tweak it a bit to make it just right for you? Here's how to modify our plans in 4 steps.

Strategy and Inspiration

How I Use Pinterest & Instagram To Find Design Inspiration

Inspiration is a crucial element in the design process. And yet, finding inspiration can be challenging. The algorithms are sending you pictures that you’ve seen countless times. Let's change that...

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House Plans

Our Plans Are Different. Why That's A Good Thing

When it comes to building your dream home, the last thing you want is an outdated, cookie-cutter design that doesn't get permit approval. That’s where our unique house plans come in.

Behind The Build

Part 3: Design & Permit

Q&A

Q&A: The Loaded (or Load-Bearing) Question

Homeowner HQ

What One Hour of Expert Consulting Can Do for You

Feeling overwhelmed by your home project? In just one hour, Homeowner HQ can help you break down complex decisions, streamline your process, and give you the confidence to move forward with ease.

House Plans

How To Make Changes To Your Stock Plan

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How I Use Pinterest & Instagram To Find Design Inspiration

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House Plans

Our Plans Are Different. Why That's A Good Thing

When it comes to building your dream home, the last thing you want is an outdated, cookie-cutter design that doesn't get permit approval. That’s where our unique house plans come in.

Behind The Build

Part 3: Design & Permit

Q&A

Q&A: The Loaded (or Load-Bearing) Question

Design & Planning

Common Floor Plan Faux Pas To Avoid

These are generally the design items that, over time, clients come to me frustrated with and requesting to change. They spend thousands of dollars to fix something that should have never been designed in the first place. And yet, they are in countless floor plans.

Here are 3 of those numerous floor plan faux pas to avoid for your home project.

Design & Planning

Common Floor Plan Faux Pas To Avoid

Here are 3 of those numerous floor plan faux pas to avoid for your home project.

Design & Planning

Common Floor Plan Faux Pas To Avoid

Here are 3 of those numerous floor plan faux pas to avoid for your home project.

Behind The Build
The 12 Home Projects
on our 2024 List
As we all get into setting goals for the new year, whether that’s personal, financial, health, etc. Troy and I like to take the time to list all the home projects we’d like to accomplish for 2024…
Build & Construction
The $180,00 Mistake:
A Roofing Story
I get to enjoy the stories told from professionals in the trade, with years of experience, who have done and seen it all. And this is one of the short stories that stuck with me over the years...
Build & Construction
When is a Reno OR a Demo Right for You?
When is a renovation or demolition right for you? Whether a renovation or a demo and rebuild is more cost-effective depends on several factors. Put an end to this burning question once and for all...
Behind The Build
The 12 Home Projects
on our 2024 List
As we all get into setting goals for the new year, whether that’s personal, financial, health, etc. Troy and I like to take the time to list all the home projects we’d like to accomplish for 2024…
Build & Construction
The $180,00 Mistake:
A Roofing Story
I get to enjoy the stories told from professionals in the trade, with years of experience, who have done and seen it all. And this is one of the short stories that stuck with me over the years...
Build & Construction
When is a Reno OR a Demo Right for You?
When is a renovation or demolition right for you? Whether a renovation or a demo and rebuild is more cost-effective depends on several factors. Put an end to this burning question once and for all...
Behind The Build
The 12 Home Projects
on our 2024 List
As we all get into setting goals for the new year, whether that’s personal, financial, health, etc. Troy and I like to take the time to list all the home projects we’d like to accomplish for 2024…
Build & Construction
The $180,00 Mistake:
A Roofing Story
I get to enjoy the stories told from professionals in the trade, with years of experience, who have done and seen it all. And this is one of the short stories that stuck with me over the years...
Build & Construction
When is a Reno OR a Demo Right for You?
When is a renovation or demolition right for you? Whether a renovation or a demo and rebuild is more cost-effective depends on several factors. Put an end to this burning question once and for all...
Behind The Build
The 12 Home Projects
on our 2024 List
As we all get into setting goals for the new year, whether that’s personal, financial, health, etc. Troy and I like to take the time to list all the home projects we’d like to accomplish for 2024…
Build & Construction
The $180,00 Mistake:
A Roofing Story
I get to enjoy the stories told from professionals in the trade, with years of experience, who have done and seen it all. And this is one of the short stories that stuck with me over the years...
Build & Construction
When is a Reno OR a Demo Right for You?
When is a renovation or demolition right for you? Whether a renovation or a demo and rebuild is more cost-effective depends on several factors. Put an end to this burning question once and for all...