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SketchUp Construction Documents

16. April 2010

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Final_09

I decided to try this despite the controversy on the subject. Here is a plan I drew (to be built mind you) all on SketchUp and LayOut. I quite enjoyed it. I had a few bugs and kinks with LayOut which kept kicking me out, but I forged thru them. Lets just say I will [...]

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Tuscan Villa

3. March 2009

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Tuscan Villa

The buzz lately especially within the bounds of this website has been small house plans. I am intrigued with the response my few really small plans have received. So I have created this little beauty to add to the hype. You can purchase this plan immediately here. Interested in this plan but not ready to [...]

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Teeny Home

19. December 2008

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772_sec

First of all I came across this website sometime last week and I loved it. If you venture to it check out the videos of Jay’s personal home. I dont know Jay-never even heard of him or his homes until I found his website. I love what he is doing.
Personally I am a huge fan [...]

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2009 Parade Home Sneak Peek

15. November 2008

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parade09

We were just informed that one of our homes will be featured in the 2009 St. George Parade of Homes. Here is a sneak peek. This home is 5000 sq.ft. give or take. It was designed for a local builder as his personal residence. Be sure to catch this one during the parade. Yes with [...]

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Passive Solar Design

23. June 2008

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With temperatures well into the 100’s and rising, and living costs rising its hard to listen to the AC unit outside run all day long and especially all night long. Living in the desert brings several building practices to a higher standard, including building design practices. Todays topic is Passive Solar Design. Basically passive solar [...]

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Southern Utah Housing Market

2. June 2008

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Well, just kinda browsing this morning and found an article on KUTV.com talking about the “iced” So. Utah market. Check the article out here. I know a few business that are sweating this down market. I also know a few businesses that are trudging along. So much of this community lives on the construction industry. [...]

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Sneak Peek

3. December 2007

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Sneak Peek

Here is a peek at one of the 2008 Parade Homes we did. You will not want to miss this one. It has a full size bowling lane, amongst other great features. Be sure to check it out in February.

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Home remodels and additions

6. November 2007

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Home remodels and additions

Since the price of land has jumped since 2005. People have chosen to upgrade their existing residence instead of starting from scratch. I have seen a lot of these lately. Here is a preview of one home that we have recently done.
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2007 Iron County Parade of Homes

4. September 2007

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This year I was able to design a home for the Iron County Parade of Homes. The builder Black Springs Homes did an excellent job building my ideas. Check it out here. I will post pictures soon.
P.S. Everyone always misspells my name

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Why do Custom plans cost so much?

21. February 2007

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I am going to build a house where do I start? What options do I have available? If you are asking yourself these questions, or feel you will be asking these questions in the near future, you have come to the right place.
You need answers before you spend any money on something you may [...]

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