December 21, 2010 – 4:21 pm
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 [...]
I just wanted to give you an update on why I have not posted in a while.
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 [...]
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Posted in Builders and Contractors, Info About Taylor Made Plans, Interviews
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Also tagged Affordable small house plans, blueprints, Bungalow house plans, Construction details, Construction Drawings, Construction materials, Historic house designs, House plans for narrow lots, Lynn Taylor
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February 16, 2010 – 10:50 pm
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
January 16, 2010 – 9:34 am
In this video, I discuss how to stop air infiltration during the construction process; before you install all the finish products. This is some great information to have before you start the construction process on a home renovation, addition, or new construction. Energy Star, AIR SEALING info
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Posted in Construction Methods, Energy Efficiency
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Also tagged addition, air infiltration, Air Sealing, BUILDING ENVELOPE IMPROVEMENT, construction process, energy star, How-to, Lynn Taylor, new construction, renovation, stopping air infiltration
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January 9, 2010 – 8:11 pm
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 [...]
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Posted in Builders and Contractors, Construction Methods, Info About Taylor Made Plans, Products
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Also tagged affordable house plans, Bungalow house plans, Construction Drawings, Construction materials, Craftsman Bungalow house plans, detailed drawings, House plans for narrow lots, Infill Housing design, Lynn Taylor, Narrow lot plans, Small cottage plans, Small lot house plans, Workforce Housing plans
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December 11, 2009 – 5:39 pm
As you can see, there was a lot of activity on the job site that day. I had already been at the site early in the day, and Keenan Allen was there, and I asked him to come back and join us. Keenan is with Bassco Nashville and I have always been impressed with his [...]
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Posted in Green Design, Interviews, Non-Profit Organizations, Products
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Also tagged Bassco, Borntrager Homes, contractor, Curtis Borntrager, earthcraft, eco-friendly, framing layout, green house plans, Keenan Allen, lumber, Lynn Taylor, Magdalene, Nashville, reduce costs, reduce waste, smart-framing
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December 11, 2009 – 4:06 pm
Finally the groundbreaking on November 12th! Our first official meeting for a new Magdalene house on Arthur Avenue was on Friday, June 12th. There had been discussions and meetings over the last year or two in regards to remodeling the existing house; however, every person who inspected the house said it was beyond repair…so it [...]
November 11, 2009 – 5:46 pm
At this years Governor’s Housing Summit I took some time to walk around the exhibit hall and interview some of my favorite non-profits. Jennifer Barrie works for Kilowatt Ours which is actually a movie her brother, Jeff Barrie, filmed about a plan to re-energize America. The film is a “timely, solutions-oriented look at one of [...]
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Posted in Governor's Housing Summit, Interviews, Non-Profit Organizations
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Also tagged Exhibit Hall, film, Governor's Housing Summit, Jeff Barrie, Jennifer Barrie, Kilowatt Ours, Lynn Taylor, non-profit, organizations, re-energize America, regular light bulbs vs. energy efficient light bulbs, save electricity, save energy, save money, solutions-oriented
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November 11, 2009 – 5:30 pm
At this years Governor’s Housing Summit I took some time to walk around the exhibit hall and interview some of my favorite non-profits. I started out with speaking to Sandra Noble Canon who works with eHome America. eHome America allows first time home-buyers to take a class online and educated themselves on the process of [...]
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Posted in Governor's Housing Summit, Interviews, Non-Profit Organizations
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Also tagged 2009, blog, class, educate, eHome America, Exhibit Hall, first time home-buyers, Governor's Housing Summit, interview, Lynn Taylor, Nashville, non-profit, process of buying a home, Sandra Noble Canon, Tennesee
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