When designing a new home, the layout and aesthetic features often take center stage, but one of the most critical components that can affect both comfort and energy efficiency is often overlooked: heating and cooling systems. A well-chosen system can significantly reduce utility costs and environmental impact while providing the flexibility to maintain ideal indoor […]

Rustic house plans are what we know best. If you are looking for rustic house designs with craftsman details you have come to the right place. Max Fulbright has been designing and building rustic style house plans for over 25 years. He puts a lot of thought into each design and uses a careful mixture […]

Follow Joey and Natalie on their journey of building our Dogtrot House Plan and becoming debt free. They will be documenting it from start to finish on their Facebook page The Happy Humble Homestead. Here is a message from Joey:  The beginning: Less than two months ago we decided to make a huge life change. […]

According to an article published by CNN last year, America’s homes are larger than ever. In 2013, the average home size in America hit an all time-high of 2,600 square feet. But there’s a counter-movement to this trend that is gaining traction, where some people who are looking for homes for sale are choosing to […]

If you feel as though your everyday life requires an infusion of nature, then you may want consider adapting your home décor to reflect this need.  Adding a touch of green into your home can have numerous benefits, whether it be a different environment or an improved outlook on life.  However, there’s no need of […]

You might be looking at your Custom Design Shower project, wondering how you can add that personal touch that will make your bathroom as appealing, comfortable, and most of all, unique as it can be. With its multitude of options, the bathroom mirror is a classic fixture, but you don’t have to stick with classic […]

We have everything at our fingertips that we need to create jobs and opportunities right here in the US, all we have to do is buy our products! A builder from Bozeman, MT named Anders Lewendal has built a home using only American-made products. He not only has experience in building homes, which may have […]

One of my favorite rooms in my house is my kitchen. There is nothing more heartwarming and satisfying than having your family gather round the table enjoying a good home cooked meal, and at our house that means gathered around a long 14 ft table.  My husband (Max) built the table right inside our kitchen, yes, […]

How on earth are you supposed to pick a color for your walls when there are so many different color choices out there? I love color! Maybe I love color a little too much because I always want to change the colors on my walls and cabinets and this drives my family crazy. They just […]

Today is a very special day! My oldest daughter turns 27. I had her when I was very, very young, no really… Ha, Ha. As I have said earlier we have 6 children. I have been a very Young, cool mom and I am now one of the older moms (not so cool, but great […]

Our house sits right on a river and I mean right on the river, you could not build our house today in its location because of codes. Taking a virtual walk in Windsor, I felt the influence of Detroit’s skyline and the allure of riverside properties. When I look out my bedroom windows it’s like […]

Hi, we are the Fulbrights. We have six kids, one son-in-law, five dogs, three cats and three ducks. We live on a river in a very old house, built in the early 1900’s. My husband designs beautiful new houses; they are all a work of art. We have built some that we loved, but now […]