If you're planning on building your own one-story dream home, this extensive collection will show you the best-selling and most stylish home designs available today. Updated with brand new plans and prices, Best-Selling 1-Story Home Plans, 5th Edition offers more than 360 home plans that have been carefully selected as most desirable based on actual sales data. From convenient ranch homes to traditional cottages, you'll find a wide variety of styles and sizes here to meet your budget and style. And with complete construction blueprints and CAD files available for each and every house shown, you can build your special home just the way you want!
Choosing a new house design is exciting, but it's also difficult. The Big Book of Small Home Plans, 2nd Edition makes it easy! Featuring a catalog of small home designs with all of the amenities homeowners look for in a new home, this practical, do-it-yourself guide will help you build the small home of your dreams by doing all or part of the work yourself! Whether you're looking to build a cabin, cottage, small home, or tiny house, you're sure to find the ideal small home with the features that will fit your lifestyle inside The Big Book of Small Home Plans, 2nd Edition. Select from more than 360 plans - including 140 new plans - prepared by expert architects and designers, for building a variety of small homes under 1,200 square feet. Easy-to-follow construction blueprints are available to purchase for each project, both in print and digital formats. The Big Book of Small Home Plans is also packed with advice and useful tips on small home organization, decorating, and storage. Start your search right now for the perfect small home! Newly updated edition also features revisions to existing plans, as well as new photography for newly added plans.
A collection of 350 of today's newest and most popular modern farmhouse designs with open, functional floor plans and simple, striking exteriors, Ultimate Book of Modern Farmhouse Plans is the one-stop shop for anyone looking to find their dream home. Carefully chosen and curated, this book features hundreds of desirable, ready-to-purchase house plans you can build right away. Also included are expert articles on modern farmhouse design and decorating, stylish and functional laundry and mud rooms, great outdoor living spaces, kitchen layouts for socializing, and more. Find your dream home and build your own smart, simple, and functional modern farmhouse with help from this must-have catalog!
A collection of 680 best-selling designs from today's leading architects and designers, Ultimate Book of Home Plans, 4th Edition offers virtually every home style, including farmhouses, country cottages, contemporaries, luxury estates, vacation retreats, and regional specialties. In addition to these designs, this essential catalog features practical tips and advice on everything from selecting a site and hiring a contractor to adding such finishing touches as trimwork and landscaping. With over 550 gorgeous, full-color photographs and 1,600 illustrations, experience real homes that were actually built from the designs, plus some interiors. This newly updated edition features more than 280 new house plans and nine new articles on an array of insightful subjects - from creating curb appeal and outdoor living must-haves to different architectural styles and smart home tech ideas. Also included is a new 3D Design America app plan section that will allow you to bring the home plan on the page to life on your phone in 3D!
Ever dreamed of having your own cozy cabin nestled in the woods? Now you can make it happen! Recently updated with 35 new house plans, this book will help you find the perfect efficient small home! Featuring over 200 functional floor plans for cabins, cottages, a-frames, vacation homes, and apartment garages, select and order these expertly prepared plans that also include construction blueprints and CAD packages that will bring your future home to life. Also included in this updated edition are six new articles on a variety of insightful subjects, from vacation home ideas and maintenance to apartment garage décor ideas, tips before building a small shed or structure, and more. Stop dreaming and start planning with this essential guide and discover the ideal small home you've always wanted!
Find your next getaway dream home with Waterfront Home Plans! Featuring over 175 home designs that range in size from under 1,000 square feet to over 3,000 square feet, this catalog of home plans is sure to have the perfect plan to meet your waterfront getaway goals. Each home plan is specifically designed for waterside sites and boasts beautiful and sought-after amenities and features, including porches, decks, outdoor living rooms and kitchens, outdoor showers, docks, recreation grounds, and more. In addition, articles on how to choose a waterfront home design, stylish patio and outdoor dining ideas, and other insightful tips make this your go-to book for finding, planning, and designing your dream waterfront home inside and out.Easy-to-order house blueprints are available to purchase for each project, both in print and digital formats.
Best-Selling House Plans offers readers more than 360 of the most successful and sought-after home designs from the top architects and designers across North America. Over 200 gorgeous full-color photographs allow readers to experience homes actually built from the designs, plus some stunning interior images. CAD files are made available for every home and are easily customizable. Virtually every home style is offered, including farmhouses, country cottages, contemporaries, luxury estates, vacation retreats, and regional specialties. Completely updated and revised, this edition offers new home plans and pricing, special sections on home automation, home design trends, curb appeal tips, and more.
A Classic Manual for Building Log Cabins, Forest Shelters, and Cabin Furniture
This deluxe unabridged reprint Legacy Edition of Building With Logs is full of old-time tips and methods from the forest experts on how to build log cabins, shelters, houses, and buildings with the natural materials from the woods. This nifty handbook originally from 1945 contains excellent drawings, plans, and photos of the day of actual forest service buildings used in practice.
This classic book contains instruction on how to find and prepare timbers, cutting and hewing logs, setting buildings and cabins on foundations, variations on cornering and building edges, flooring and roofing, calking and chinking walls, and the tools used for building log cabins and timber structures. Also included are descriptions and drawings for building rustic furnishings.
This book makes a perfect gift for folks who long for a weekend in their getaway cabin in the woods, or any person who is into outdoors life, camping, and cabin life. Also great for hunters, bushcrafters, and scouts
A part of the Library of American Outdoors Classics: Volume 15
This Doublebit Legacy Edition reprint of Building With Logs is professionally restored and presented from the original source with the highest degree of fidelity possible. Readers can enjoy this Legacy Edition for generations to come and learn from its timeless knowledge for years to come.
About the Doublebit Press Library of American Outdoors Classics
Sometimes we need to remember our history to move forward. Sometimes, remembering our heritage is just fun or inspirational. With technology playing a major role in everyday life, sometimes we need to take a step back in time to find those basic building blocks used for gaining mastery - the things that we have luckily not completely lost and has been recorded in books over the last two centuries. These skills aren't forgotten, they've just been shelved. It's time to unshelve them once again and reclaim the lost knowledge of self-sufficiency
As a part of the Doublebit Press Library of American Outdoors Classics, this unabridged Legacy Edition volume is reprinted in the exact form as it was presented in the original publication. Both important and minor details have equally both been accounted for by our publishing staff, down to the cover, font, layout, and images. It is the goal of Doublebit Legacy Edition series to preserve outdoors heritage, but also be cherished as collectible pieces, worthy of collection in any outdoorsperson's library and that can be passed to future generations.
Do you fantasize about waking up every morning with a view of the natural landscape and taking in a deep breath of the fresh country air?
Do you want to go to sleep at night without a care in the world and a sense of accomplishment that can only be achieved by self-sufficiency? Do you yearn to drink pristine water, grow your food, and live a life worth living where you make the rules? While many fantasize about owning an off-grid homestead, few follow through with their dreams because they don't have the necessary knowledge.
In Off Grid Living, you'll discover:
If you are looking for the easiest way to start living off the grid, you just have to follow the simple strategies and guides found in this book. This way, you'll fulfill your dream of having a calm and peaceful life in no time.
The Family Cabin: Inspiration for Camps, Cottages, and Cabins by Dale Mulfinger celebrates the cherished tradition of cabin retreats in American family life.
Exploring the profound role cabins play in family bonding and as repositories of nostalgia, this book captures the essence of these rustic getaways. With 37 beautifully showcased cabins from across North America, Mulfinger provides inspiration for anyone longing for a serene retreat. Discover the magic of cabin life and the lasting bonds it creates with The Family Cabin, a perfect resource for anyone yearning for a peaceful escape and a connection to nature. Key Features:Rich Visuals: Featuring 300 lush, full-color photographs and 78 illustrations, this book beautifully captures the aesthetics of cabin design and the unique charm of various settings.
Emphasis on Family History: Mulfinger highlights how cabins serve as a backdrop for family stories and memories, fostering connections across generations.
Diverse Locations: From mountain hideaways to lakeside escapes, the cabins featured in this collection demonstrate the enduring appeal of cabin life in the 21st century.
Inspiration for All: Whether you're considering building your own cabin or simply dreaming of a getaway, this book offers ideas and insights to ignite your imagination.
Timeless Ideals: The book reflects the rugged individualism and self-reliance that cabins symbolize, making it a tribute to the American spirit.
Build a classic, enduring, and affordable home. With Jack A. Sobon's careful guidance, you can construct your own timber-framed house in the traditional hall-and-parlor style. From felling trees to cutting timbers, and frame construction to door selection, you'll find Sobon's professional advice and hand-drawn illustrations invaluable. Whether you're a first-time builder or a seasoned contractor looking to expand your repertoire, you'll find answers to all your timber-frame questions. Open the front door and walk into the home of your dreams.
A Classic Manual for Building Log Cabins, Forest Shelters, and Cabin Furniture
This deluxe unabridged reprint Legacy Edition of Building With Logs is full of old-time tips and methods from the forest experts on how to build log cabins, shelters, houses, and buildings with the natural materials from the woods. This nifty handbook originally from 1945 contains excellent drawings, plans, and photos of the day of actual forest service buildings used in practice.
This classic book contains instruction on how to find and prepare timbers, cutting and hewing logs, setting buildings and cabins on foundations, variations on cornering and building edges, flooring and roofing, calking and chinking walls, and the tools used for building log cabins and timber structures. Also included are descriptions and drawings for building rustic furnishings.
This book makes a perfect gift for folks who long for a weekend in their getaway cabin in the woods, or any person who is into outdoors life, camping, and cabin life. Also great for hunters, bushcrafters, and scouts
A part of the Library of American Outdoors Classics: Volume 15
This Doublebit Legacy Edition reprint of Building With Logs is professionally restored and presented from the original source with the highest degree of fidelity possible. Readers can enjoy this Legacy Edition for generations to come and learn from its timeless knowledge for years to come.
About the Doublebit Press Library of American Outdoors Classics
Sometimes we need to remember our history to move forward. Sometimes, remembering our heritage is just fun or inspirational. With technology playing a major role in everyday life, sometimes we need to take a step back in time to find those basic building blocks used for gaining mastery - the things that we have luckily not completely lost and has been recorded in books over the last two centuries. These skills aren't forgotten, they've just been shelved. It's time to unshelve them once again and reclaim the lost knowledge of self-sufficiency
As a part of the Doublebit Press Library of American Outdoors Classics, this unabridged Legacy Edition volume is reprinted in the exact form as it was presented in the original publication. Both important and minor details have equally both been accounted for by our publishing staff, down to the cover, font, layout, and images. It is the goal of Doublebit Legacy Edition series to preserve outdoors heritage, but also be cherished as collectible pieces, worthy of collection in any outdoorsperson's library and that can be passed to future generations.
Small Houses showcases a collection of beautifully designed small homes that prove size doesn't limit style.
Curated by the editors of Fine Homebuilding, this book features homes that are thoughtfully crafted to meet the needs and lifestyles of their inhabitants, blending practicality with architectural charm. From bungalows on a budget to modern mountain cabins, each home demonstrates innovative solutions for maximizing space and minimizing impact. As small and tiny homes gain popularity, this book provides the inspiration and design ideas needed for creating a home that's efficient, stylish, and perfectly sized. Whether you're considering a new build, a remodel, or simply love exploring smart, stylish home designs, Small Houses offers a wealth of inspiration for anyone interested in the beauty of efficient living.Key Features:
Diverse Home Styles: Features a variety of small houses, including bungalows, garden cottages, mountain cabins, and urban homes.
Innovative Designs: Learn how small homes can offer big style and functionality, tailored to fit different lifestyles.
Tailored to Lifestyles: Each house is designed to meet the specific needs of its residents without unnecessary space.
Growing Trend: As small and tiny homes rise in popularity, this book highlights how to achieve stylish, space-efficient living.
Bigger doesn't always mean better--especially when it comes to your mortgage payment. Cabins & Cottages and Other Small Spaces will inspire you to think smaller and smarter.
This stunning collection features 25 articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine, showcasing gorgeous photographs of captivating small spaces that highlight the beauty of thoughtful design. Inside, you'll discover a variety of homes, both new and remodeled, that range from urban to rural, traditional to modern, and even a few truly quirky spaces, including. Key Features:Imagine a home that combines the rustic charm of a barn with the sleek modernity of a luxury residence. That's what Barndominium Floor Plans and Designs by Stephen Miller brings to your doorstep-an innovative guide to creating your dream barndominium. Whether you're planning to build your first home or are a seasoned architect looking for fresh ideas, this book offers a treasure trove of inspiration and practical advice.
Explore a Variety of Designs Tailored to Modern Rural Living:Barndominiums are not just homes; they represent a lifestyle choice that blends the durability and flexibility of modern construction with the warmth and comfort of traditional designs. Here's why this guide is essential:
Barndominium Floor Plans and Designs is more than a book; it's a journey into the heart of innovative home design. Each page invites you to dream bigger and dare to combine tradition with modernity in ways you never thought possible.
Start Your Barndominium Project Today-Get Your Copy Now!This guide is an invaluable resource for anyone passionate about creating a home that is both functional and beautiful. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make your dream home a reality.