Every January, as we build up to the big International Builders Show, there are a million stories about model homes and dream house plans, all many thousand square feet and full of many rooms serving ...

If the price for a large custom-built luxury home gives you sticker shock, you're not alone. Many homebuyers are frustrated with the high price tags. Does this mean they must give up on building a ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

The little square footage means tiny homes are much cheaper than your typical house. In some cases, it can be cheaper to buy a pre-built home. This depends on whether you're considering building a ...

A small area should be organised and clutter-free. An architect (below) can help design a house plan that suits a small house. A couple of days ago, I was approached by a couple that wanted to do a ...

The open floor plan, stone finishing and the hipped roof are some of the house plan designs that were on demand this year. Internet photo Much as unique designs come at a cost, there are house designs ...