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How To Do A Craftsman House Plan Right

Frank Betz Associates — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:56:56 +0000

Some things truly never go out of style. Like the ever popular Craftsman house plan. Built out of the early 1900s Arts and Crafts movement, the Craftsman style homes were a rebellion against the mass-produced, excessive, ornate Victorian styles that were popular at the time. It’s not hard to see why this house plan […]

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5 Exciting Farmhouse Plans For 2022

Frank Betz Associates — Tue, 10 May 2022 16:12:58 +0000

Farmhouses have come a long way from their roots in the soil of rural, isolated homesteads. They line the streets of busy urban neighborhoods and quaint suburbs all across America. With pitched gables, clean lines, and homey porches, modern farmhouse plans give home buyers two things: timeless elegance and contemporary amenities. If you want […]

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Single-Use License House Plans Now Offered in Digital Format

Frank Betz Associates — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:45:55 +0000

At Frank Betz Associates, we strive to provide the best service to our customers, and seek to save them time and resources by delivering trend-setting, award-winning house plans that meet or exceed end users’ expectations. To that end, we are making a change from printed to digital single-use license house plans that will create more […]

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Our Top Family-Friendly House Plans

Frank Betz Associates — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:34:58 +0000

When your family is growing or the kids are getting older, there comes a point when you just know you need more space — and sooner rather than later. Whether it’s too many hands going in and out of the fridge in a small kitchen, the need for more separation (i.e. peace and quiet) between […]

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Trend Spotlight: Laundry Access From Master Bathroom

Frank Betz Associates — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:20:14 +0000

Have you ever browsed a house plan that seemed contemporary and stylish… but not quite the right fit for you? At Frank Betz Associates, we don’t just hold our new home design plans to the highest standards of construction and design — we hold our knowledge of what you want to the highest standards as […]

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HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR HOMES’ CURB APPEAL

Frank Betz Associates — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:54:51 +0000

Walk down any residential street and it’s the homes that make up most of the scenery. How your home looks from the curb point of view makes a statement. It’s a first impression that conveys a lot about who and what lives inside. Whether you’re looking to maximize your home’s curb appeal because it’s going […]

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OUR DESIGN TIPS FOR YOUR NEW LAKE HOUSE OR MOUNTAIN HOME

Frank Betz Associates — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 20:18:59 +0000

Building a home where your family spends most of its time can be a project of a lifetime. Building a second, vacation centered home on the water or in the mountains is an adventure on a whole other level. A vacation home is just that, for a vacation. With that means every facet of the […]

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5 Ways to Make Your Kitchen Work for You

Frank Betz Associates — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 20:49:00 +0000

Most of us spend quite a bit of time in the kitchen. In the last few decades, the kitchen has evolved from a purely utilitarian space to a central gathering area for the whole family. Having a better organized kitchen will enhance not only the efficiency of the room, but also its livability factor. […]

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PLAN MODIFICATIONS – DO I NEED AN ARCHITECT OR CAN MY BUILDER JUST MAKE CHANGES IN THE FIELD?

Frank Betz Associates — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 20:11:14 +0000

Building a new home is an exciting but complicated process. What begins as simple drawings on a page, evolves into an ever-changing and growing endeavor. Because of that, anticipating the need for adjustments during the building process is paramount. Retaining an Architect throughout the whole project can be expensive, but worth the money when it […]

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DESIGN TIPS FOR THE BEST FINISHED BASEMENTS

Frank Betz Associates — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:17:28 +0000

For the home owner that needs more space and amenities, finishing out the basement is a great solution. The basement is already part of your home’s structure, so from a cost perspective it’s usually less expensive than adding to the footprint of the house. As you begin to plan the renovation, there a number of key […]

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