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] More Recent 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   Updated Pics of New Build...Just Starting Posted by: angnrog on Tue, Aug 11, 09 at 16:03 36 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Nov 7, 09 at 18:44 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 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 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 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 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 first floor laundry drain Posted by: capejohn on Mon, Nov 2, 09 at 12:00 13 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Nov 4, 09 at 20:35 Anyone choose to not have a formal dining room? Posted by: sadiect on Fri, Oct 30, 09 at 14:10 34 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Nov 4, 09 at 15:25 Suggestions Please on House Plan Posted by: hola_omie on Wed, Nov 4, 09 at 7:18 1 follow-up, posted on Wed, Nov 4, 09 at 11:39 Major Mistake on my foundation Posted by: lovins41208 on Thu, Oct 29, 09 at 14:04 23 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Nov 3, 09 at 20:54 How much do brick layers charge around Houston area? Posted by: momtothree on Tue, Nov 3, 09 at 9:12 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Nov 3, 09 at 20:27 Need pix of house -w- attached barn Posted by: oicu812 on Tue, Nov 3, 09 at 8:38 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Nov 3, 09 at 16:17 Critique my floor plan Posted by: tgsamson on Sun, Nov 1, 09 at 18:24 10 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Nov 2, 09 at 15:51 Anybody use a regular knob for a pocket door? Posted by: swampwiz on Fri, Sep 11, 09 at 18:28 19 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Nov 2, 09 at 7:14 Frank Betz Ashton suggestions Posted by: hawkgt on Sat, Oct 24, 09 at 15:07 10 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Nov 1, 09 at 23:24 Which laundry/mudroom layout works better? Posted by: alicia58801 on Fri, Apr 17, 09 at 11:55 9 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Nov 1, 09 at 17:13 Garrell Home - Nantahala & office OR music room Posted by: littlewhit on Sun, Nov 9, 08 at 1:22 20 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Nov 1, 09 at 14:59 How to keep critters out of the insulation? Posted by: ccoombs1 on Sun, Nov 1, 09 at 11:48 1 follow-up, posted on Sun, Nov 1, 09 at 13:11 .042/.044 siding vs .046/.048 siding? Posted by: lkziemke on Sun, Nov 1, 09 at 0:18 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Nov 1, 09 at 1:15 Can anyone verify this info/give more info? Posted by: lkziemke on Thu, Oct 29, 09 at 22:43 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Oct 31, 09 at 22:40 I can't believe it- MA is back! Posted by: mdev on Fri, Oct 30, 09 at 19:29 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Oct 31, 09 at 15:16 Are you familiar with Drummond Designs in Drummondville, Quebec? Posted by: tinycastles on Fri, Oct 30, 09 at 14:45 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Oct 31, 09 at 13:06 Outside is ready for me to move in! Posted by: missstaceyh on Tue, Oct 27, 09 at 22:12 11 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Oct 31, 09 at 12:21 Size of formal dining room Posted by: thingsthatinspire on Thu, Oct 29, 09 at 7:57 10 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Oct 31, 09 at 3:43 Who is keeping a blog about their home build? Posted by: thegolfguy on Tue, Nov 25, 08 at 0:57 16 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Oct 31, 09 at 0:22 well casings / liner *HELP* Posted by: dazzlemewithcolor on Wed, Oct 28, 09 at 17:00 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Oct 30, 09 at 17:06 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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