Category Archives: Builders and Contractors

Curtis Borntrager of Borntrager Homes, Inc. shares his experience.

Curtis Borntrager of Borntrager Homes, Inc. shares his experience building his first Earthcraft House. The Magdalene House located in Nashville, TN. C.  Borntrager’s cell: 615-568-3689 cell As always:  It is your responsibility to check and make sure they have a construction license, liability insurance, workman’s comp, and bonded. They should be able to provide you [...]

NEW Craftsman Bungalow House Example

I interviewed the builder, Travis Dukes with Castle Rock Builders, LLC 615-568-1418. This is the second stock plan of TMP he has built. Travis received many great comments on the two houses he built. This house sold in March 2009. Details make a home. People love historic homes because of the details lacking in the [...]

Construction Drawings for Additions/Renovations

I wanted to discuss and give everyone a preview of what they can expect when I provide them with addition/renovation design construction drawings. Take a look at how detailed they are!   More Additions and Renovations information

New House Plans Construction Drawings

In these videos I wanted to discuss what sheets are provided to you in a set of new house construction drawings. Check out our services web page for more information. What You Get When You Order Plans A set of home plans includes: •Detailed floor plans, including wall placement and room, door, window, and stairway [...]

Curtis Borntrager, general contractor on the Magdalene House

Curtis Borntrager is the general contractor on this project. The Magdalene house is the first EarthCraft home for both of us. We have both been involved in Energy Star certified homes; this project took it to another level of “green”. I revised one of my infill stock house plans (1002j-Elev#1) to fit the building lot [...]