Lanai, Solana, Verandah, Porch, Loggia

May 24, 2013 3:15:20 PM EDT

Have you wondered what the difference is between these terms?  I have.  So I did a little research and this is what I found.

Lanai: is the Hawaiian word for patio or balcony.  It is a term used

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ICF construction

May 15, 2013 4:48:57 PM EDT

Having been born and raised in Florida, I have seen first hand the devastation caused by hurricanes.  But no matter what part of the country you are from, sooner or later you could be the recipient of some kind of

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Living sq ft vs Total sq ft

April 25, 2013 4:30:49 PM EDT

Did you know that whenever you are looking online, in a magazine, or a book for house plans, it only gives you the “living square footage”? What that means is the square footage under air conditioning. In

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Foundations

April 4, 2013 1:51:55 PM EDT

“I love this plan but I need a basement. Can you change this foundation?” Almost any house plan can have its foundation changed. It's common for people to require a different foundation if the available

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Ceilings

March 21, 2013 10:50:57 AM EDT

Ceilings are one of the most overlooked parts of a house. Most people settle for boring, flat ceilings, and don't even realize what a difference Read More

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