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Fine Line Homes’ is in the process of finishing the building of its second Austin 3 bedroom ranch home plan in our Harrisburg community of Autumn Ridge. Both homes have been built for the ‘empty nester.’ The floor plan debuted back in 2012 and a number of happy Fine Line Homes Buyers are living in this exciting [...]
One constant the last few years we have seen in home design is for an open floor plan that flows into flexible use space. These modern home plan designs can adapt to your changing lifestyle and needs. The Arlington two story home design illustrates this. On the main floor there is a den/office that can [...]
By: Pat Curry who is a former senior editor at "Builder," the official magazine of the National Association of Home Builders, and a frequent contributor to real estate and home-building publications. Here are eight ways to help your home put its best face forward. Homes with high curb appeal command higher prices and take less time [...]
As you plan your home’s design, you may want to consider adding stairs from the garage to the basement level. Stairs directly down from the garage will make moving large bulky items in and out of the lower level much easier especially if the home plan has an “L” or “U” interior staircase. Another benefit [...]
Many parents of college students feel that even with student loan repayment, their children should learn the economic realities of housing and rent. If enrolled locally, the bedroom suite can be a less expensive option over dorm life. Or, a recent graduate could move back home, softening the blow of post-graduation costs. A 2010 CNN [...]
When reviewing home designs, the kitchen and locations of the bedrooms are typically near the top of the list. But ceilings are often forgotten or ignored. Cathedral, and sloped ceilings add volume and drama to the room and can turn a predictable room into something special. The Brookville two story home plan features a vaulted [...]
Many of our prospective Homebuyers here at Fine Line Homes have heard about ‘safe’ electric outlets called GFI’s. They sooner or later come around to asking “what are they” as we take a prospective Buyer through the process of floor plan review and finalization of electrical outlet locations. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters or GFCIs are inexpensive [...]
By: Cara Greenberg who is a veteran writer on architecture, design, and gardens for magazines and newspapers, including This Old House, Coastal Living, and Garden Design. Her blog, casaCARA: Old Houses for Fun and Profit, is based on her experience owning six properties. When you open your front door, do you step into what looks like a [...]
One of the most frequently asked questions I am asked by a prospective client is “Do you modify your standard plans?”. My answer is always “If we didn’t modify our home plans, my job would be incredibly easy!” I always get a chuckle and good response with this very simple answer. We have a wide spectrum [...]
This is a question we are often asked. The answer depends on the desired options and modifications that will need to be made on a home plan. To make the meeting with your Housing Consultant most productive, I would recommend preparing a list of items you would like to add or change on a plan [...]
