The kitchen is often called the heart of the home—and for good reason. It’s where families gather, meals are prepared, and countless memories are made. But if your kitchen feels cramped, outdated, or poorly organized, it might be time for a transformation. Fortunately, with the right renovation ideas, you can create a kitchen that’s both […]
How to Maintain Your Driveway for Long-Lasting Curb Appeal
Your driveway is one of the first things people notice about your home, and its condition plays a major role in your property’s curb appeal. A clean, well-maintained driveway doesn’t just look great—it also boosts property value and prevents costly repairs down the road. Whether you have a concrete, paver, gravel, or asphalt surface, knowing […]
Understanding Power Surges and How to Protect Your Home
Power surges can strike without warning, damaging electronics, appliances, and even your home’s electrical system. Whether caused by lightning, faulty wiring, or utility issues, these sudden spikes in voltage can lead to costly repairs and safety risks if left unaddressed. To keep your home and belongings safe, it’s important to understand how power surges work—and […]
The Importance of Heating and Cooling in House Plans
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 […]
Top Home Security Trends: How Technology is Changing Protection
Home security has evolved significantly over the years, with modern technology transforming how homeowners protect their properties. From advanced surveillance systems to smart automation, today’s security solutions offer enhanced protection, convenience, and peace of mind. As threats become more sophisticated, so do the methods to prevent them. Let’s explore the top home security trends shaping […]
5 Reasons Why The Dog Trot House Plan is Gaining Popularity
The Dog Trot house plan is one of the most popular house plans we offer at Max Fulbright Designs. We have sold this house plan all over the United States and everyone that has used the plan to build their house, like the one on this useful reference, loves it. The popularity of the Dog […]
Rustic House Plans | Our 10 Most Popular Rustic Home Plans
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 […]
Joey Builds a Dogtrot House
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. […]
3 Months Pregnant and Moving House
Being three months pregnant is an exciting milestone—you’re reaching the end of the first trimester, morning sickness may start easing up, and your energy might slowly begin to return. But what happens when this joyful phase coincides with one of life’s most stressful events—moving house? Relocating while pregnant may sound like a recipe for exhaustion, […]
Dream Big, Live Small| The Tiny House Movement
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 […]
How To Fill your Home with Nature Without Spending Too Much Green
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 […]
How Creative Mirrors Can Transform Your Bathroom
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 […]
10 Ways to Accent Your Flooring
Designing your floor depends completely on your personal preference concerning your house plans and room interiors. If you already have an attractive room interior, selecting the right floor design to complement the interior should not be a major concern because there are many amazing floor designs to choose from on the Internet. Concrete finishing is […]
The All American Home – Rebuilding America 5% at a Time
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 […]
Kitchen Remodeling Ideas – Small Kitchens and Photos
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 to Choose the Right Paint Color for Your Home
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 […]
You Blink and They’re All Grown Up
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 […]
Life on the River | House Projects
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 […]
