Building a Home

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ARCHITECT, n. One who drafts a plan of your house, and plans a draft of your money. - Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914), The Devil's Dictionary, 1911

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On-Topic Discussions     [Switch to:  Gallery  |  Conversations] Pictures of SureCrete Safari Tan Posted by: mscajunpie on Fri, Nov 6, 09 at 8:57 Help, Granite -Quartz Dilemma! Posted by: emilynewhome on Sat, Nov 7, 09 at 10:31 6 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Nov 7, 09 at 17:41 What about your new build makes your life easier; what doesn't ? Posted by: sidney4 on Sat, Oct 31, 09 at 11:40 24 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Nov 7, 09 at 17:06 It's (almost) November- How is your build going? Posted by: flgargoyle on Fri, Oct 30, 09 at 3:40 34 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Nov 7, 09 at 15:53 Another plan for you to critique Posted by: laurabethmsw on Fri, Nov 6, 09 at 21:16 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Nov 7, 09 at 14:59 need ideas quick.... how to minimize cathedral ceiling..,,please! Posted by: stayn2busy on Fri, Nov 6, 09 at 7:20 15 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Nov 7, 09 at 14:41 Opinions on Jason or Mti air tubs Posted by: mscajunpie on Thu, Jul 23, 09 at 11:25 1 follow-up, posted on Sat, Nov 7, 09 at 14:15 Build a new home or buy a GORGEOUS one?? Posted by: sunnny on Sat, Oct 31, 09 at 23:49 9 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Nov 7, 09 at 14:09 How did you keep organized during your build? Posted by: sunnny on Fri, Nov 6, 09 at 23:56 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Nov 7, 09 at 11:46 Anyone putting in white oak floors? Can I see pics? Posted by: mitri89 on Thu, Nov 5, 09 at 11:54 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Nov 7, 09 at 11:06 year-old home, link to pictures, LONG with details Posted by: bahansen on Thu, Oct 29, 09 at 0:01 13 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Nov 7, 09 at 9:18 Who pays for the port-a-potty on job site? Posted by: momtothree on Tue, Nov 3, 09 at 9:11 11 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Nov 7, 09 at 9:04 In floor heat with Brazilian cherry, rug or no rug? Posted by: sewwhatsnew on Fri, Nov 6, 09 at 19:57 1 follow-up, posted on Sat, Nov 7, 09 at 7:37 One story homes? Posted by: phoggie on Sat, Jun 6, 09 at 13:27 18 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Nov 7, 09 at 1:51 VENT: What people really want (and need) in a houseplan Posted by: tinycastles on Fri, Nov 6, 09 at 11:46 13 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Nov 6, 09 at 21:41 Fiberglass Entry Door? Posted by: blondie859111 on Fri, Nov 6, 09 at 11:56 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Nov 6, 09 at 21:38 Please help/comment on my plan Posted by: mchaney1 on Mon, Nov 2, 09 at 19:56 8 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Nov 6, 09 at 19:33 master bedroom, closet, bath layout Posted by: squarefour on Wed, Nov 4, 09 at 23:25 11 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Nov 6, 09 at 18:43 Updated Pics of New Build...Just Starting Posted by: angnrog on Tue, Aug 11, 09 at 16:03 35 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Nov 6, 09 at 18:40 Budget-friendly house plan revisions Posted by: alabamanicole on Thu, Nov 5, 09 at 14:25 16 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Nov 6, 09 at 14:36 Please Review my House Plans :) Posted by: midwestmama on Thu, Oct 29, 09 at 18:20 33 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Nov 6, 09 at 10:45 help me design this area (mud room) Posted by: chrisdrew on Thu, Nov 5, 09 at 10:14 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Nov 6, 09 at 9:49 Nichiha shakes and brick (or stone?) Posted by: saraciss on Mon, Nov 2, 09 at 17:43 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Nov 6, 09 at 0:53 outlets in pantry Posted by: abma on Thu, Oct 29, 09 at 17:07 25 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Nov 5, 09 at 18:46 Building in MA, rainscreen or just wrap under siding? Posted by: drtechno on Wed, Nov 4, 09 at 12:38 16 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Nov 5, 09 at 17:40 What's wrong with this plan? Posted by: laurabethmsw on Wed, Oct 28, 09 at 22:37 12 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Nov 5, 09 at 17:31 James Hardie Navajo Beige Posted by: jcnewhome on Thu, Oct 22, 09 at 13:47 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Nov 5, 09 at 16:08 is/has anyone built a frank betz home? Posted by: liptonjl on Tue, Jan 30, 07 at 11:12 111 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Nov 5, 09 at 8:18 House Plans Help Posted by: hola_omie on Wed, Nov 4, 09 at 18:58 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Nov 5, 09 at 6:44 Window heads/lintels over Hardiplank- How to? Posted by: fish7577 on Wed, Nov 4, 09 at 21:57 1 follow-up, posted on Wed, Nov 4, 09 at 23:46 Next 30 messages...   |   Page: 1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24   25   26   27   28   29   30   31   32   33   34   35   36   37   38   39   40   41   42   43   44   45   46   47   48   49   50   51   52   53   54   55   56   57   58   59   60   61   62   63   64   65   66   67 On-Topic Discussions     [Switch to:  Gallery  |  Conversations]

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