Construction Design Education - Most people have no idea the amount of time it takes to design a home. Most people have no idea how long it takes to to become an architect, engineer or building contractor. There is a lot of time spent by these building professionals, after they have acquired the original knowledge and skills, to continue their education.

Advanced Stair Building Tips for Builders and Architects - If you're a licensed architect or a professional homebuilder, I would recommend that you send this article to all your friends or anyone who is interested in advancing their education towards becoming a better home builder.

Home Design Secrets -Ask Your Self One More Question after the Plans Are Complete - Here's some questions you need to ask yourself, you designed the house, it looks good, makes sense and now you're ready to build. Are you really done? Is everything really how you want it? Can you clearly see how the home is going to function? And last but not least, have you allowed any money in your budget for changes

How Many Bathrooms Do You Really Need? Building New Homes - When my dad was a kid, they lived in a two bedroom house with one bathroom and the family consisted of him, his two brothers and his mother and father. When I grew up, we have it a little bit better. We had the same sized family as my father did, but we lived in a three-bedroom house with two bathrooms.

How Big Should My Garage Be? Home Planning Advice - The minimum size required for any garage is usually 18 feet long by 11 feet wide. Now with that said, it is extremely difficult to park a midsized car in this garage. If you own a motorcycle, or one of the new Smart cars, this garage would probably work out okay.