When planning the construction of your dream home, part of making the right decisions for the build involves selecting the best materials that will go into it, and that includes the flooring for the porch and/or deck. It will need to last for decades – and look good doing it!

Sometimes when we’re designing our dream home we forget those oh-so-important exterior decisions. What about siding? It’s straightforward, right? Not exactly. There are plenty of options when it comes to siding, and we’re here to break down how to make the right choice for you and your home.

It’s so easy for the price tag of your new home construction project to skyrocket the minute you start picking out what you love. With a few tips and tricks, you can be sure to stay right on budget and still get exactly what you want.

Have you considered building your next home with a metal roof? The roofing is not only a long-lasting solution but a sustainable one. And it’s a handsome, contemporary look for those looking for some serious curb appeal.

Did you know that you can save on energy costs and ensure a bright home with lots of natural light by strategically planning your home’s position on an empty lot? Be smart about your home’s orientation and benefit from better temperatures, ideal lighting, and reduced costs.

With the media filled with news of wildfires, hurricanes, and damaging floods, it should be no surprise that weather proofing a newly built home is on the mind of many a new and potential homeowner. Learn what materials and building techniques will help protect your home against the elements.

From home automation technology, energy-efficient innovations, multi-generational design concepts, and lighting styles to trends in cultured-stone and wood decor, mix-and-match doors, kitchen appliances, door locks, and tiles, the 2018 International Builders’ Show showcased amazing and exciting ideas that may shape the future of the building industry.

The main attraction of the International Builders’ Show, The New American Home 2018 is a stunning contemporary Tuscan home built on a 65,000-square-foot property just outside Orlando. The home showcases state-of-the-art building technologies, open spaces that highlight outdoor living, and spectacular views of Lake Apopka.

Did you purchase plans from The Plan Collection? Have you built your amazing new home and wish everyone could see it? Now they can with our first photo contest! Submit a photo of your home and share it with friends and family for a chance to win a $300 Visa gift card!

Part of building the best possible house from home plans is making sure it’s built on a solid foundation that will support your structure and serve your purposes. But different homes in various parts of the country will require different types of foundations. We’ll help you make the best foundation decisions.