1,640 square feet of living space on 2 levels House plans Sunday, Apr. 15, 2012 A wraparound porch, a welcoming entrance and a thoughtful floor plan make this house, Plan HMAFAPW00760 from Homeplans.com, a pleasure to come home to.

Seven home filters you probably didn’t know should be changed newsusa Sunday, Apr. 15, 2012 Home cleaning is a catch-all phrase for the general de-clutter and organizational projects that abound when messiness trumps neatness. But in addition to clearing out the garage, don’t forget to change those oft-neglected filters that can harm your health if left unclean.

An untraditional house built in Pittsburgh By Joyce Walder THE NEW YORK TIMES Sunday, Apr. 15, 2012 PITTSBURGH — When Bob Zielinski, a former Marine who owns a glass manufacturing company here, and his wife, Kim, showed contractors plans for the house they wanted to build — a 53-foot-long glass-and-steel wedge cantilevered over their factory — the contractors said they couldn't do it. You'd have to get guys who build bridges and do highway work to create the support system for something like that, they said.

Asian buyers buoy new-home demand in Orange County By Nadja Brandt BLOOMBERG NEWS Sunday, Apr. 15, 2012 Connie Wang paid about $960,000 last June for a new four-bedroom, four-bath house in a sprawling swath of Southern California that’s home to Disneyland and Pimco. Now she may buy a second as an investment.

Unusual amenities, nice extras make it special House plans Sunday, Apr. 8, 2012 Surprising amenities and special touches make this 2,000-square-foot home, Plan HMAFAPW00921 from Homeplans.com, a lovely choice.

Town jumps on board to give wounded GI a home By James Dao THE NEW YORK TIMES Sunday, Apr. 8, 2012 GLASTONBURY, Conn. — Ask people in this Hartford suburb how the campaign to build “Manny's house” went viral, and they may consult a spreadsheet or sketch a Venn diagram or two. Trust them when they say, “It's complicated.”

Make sure you don’t forget the ceiling when you are decorating a room By Sarah Wolfe THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Sunday, Apr. 8, 2012 Ceilings are the Rodney Dangerfield of homes. They get no respect.

Covered front porch and plenty of room House plans Sunday, Apr. 1, 2012 At 2,129 square feet, this country home, Plan HMAFAPW00377 from Homeplans.com, offers elbow room for the family.

In Charlotte, some hoping to cash in on the Democrats Sunday, Apr. 1, 2012 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Vani Hari hopes to cash in when 35,000 Democrats come to town for their national convention in September.

Home built up — not out — for added space House plans Sunday, Mar. 18, 2012 Building up instead of out allows for a remarkable amount of living space in the relatively modest footprint of this home, plan HMAFAPW00653 from Homeplans.com.

Vacation home has room with scenic view House plans Sunday, Mar. 11, 2012 For a getaway that has both sleek style and a comfortable open layout, discover plan HMAFAPW01236 from Homeplans.com.

One-story stucco home offers curb appeal House plans Sunday, Mar. 4, 2012 This one-story home, plan HMAFAPW00709 from Homeplans.com, fits right into sunny regions and brings curb appeal to any neighborhood. Its stucco exterior with easily accessed outdoor living areas makes it a great choice for those who love to be outside.

Housing lays foundation for recovery as buyers coaxed back BLOOMBERG NEWS Sunday, Mar. 4, 2012 Dan Kowalyshyn figures he owes about $200,000 more than what his four-bedroom house is worth today. It faces a cul-de-sac where three of the six homes have been lost to foreclosure since his $570,000 purchase in 2006.

Neighbors’ solution to housing needs — trade homes By Linda Tuccio-Koonz THE news-times of danbury Sunday, Mar. 4, 2012 DANBURY, Conn. — At first, it was just something they joked about.

Comfortable bungalow has open layout House plans Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012 Enjoy time with family in this comfortable one-and-a-half-story bungalow, plan HMAFAPW00474 from Homeplans.com.

Bungalows with a world view By Elaine Louie THE NEW YORK TIMES Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012 MIAMI — Tamara Hendershot shares Magic City Farm, her home here, with four dogs, seven cats, 20 Muscovy ducks, eight chickens and a 350-pound Vietnamese potbellied pig that was just 40 pounds when he arrived.

Compact home offers plenty of living space House plans Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012 This one-story plan, design HMAFAPW00629 from Homeplans.com, provides maximum livability in a compact design.

House ‘took on a life of its own’ By Sarah Maslin Nir THE NEW YORK TIMES Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012 WAPITI VALLEY, Wyo. — Everyone here seems to know the story of the house on the hill. The rambling log structure, with its undulating staircases, umpteen balconies and fun-house warren of half-finished rooms, has for nearly 30 years loomed over the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway, inspiring stories. Lots of stories.

2 style options offer stately or casual home House plans Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012 Whether you choose the stately brick design or a casual farmhouse alternative, plan HMAFAPW01251 from Homeplans.com will make an impressive statement on your block.

A little paint brightens it up By Sarah Amelar THE NEW YORK TIMES Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012 SAN FRANCISCO — When Raveevarn Choksombatchai, a Thai-born architect and artist, painted her bedroom lime-green and her kitchen tangerine, she didn’t worry about how long she would enjoy living with those vibrant colors.

Affordable, stylish plan has porch columns Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 The main entry to this affordable home, plan HMAFAPW01255 from Homeplans.com, is stylishly protected by a columned front porch. The split-level design features 1,285 square feet of finished living space.

Old never looked so good By Elaine Louie THE NEW YORK TIMES Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 NEW YORK — Aya Yamanouchi Lloyd met Nadia Yaron and Ry Scruggs, the Brooklyn designers who own Nightwood, in the spring of 2010.

Charming, one-story brick home affordable House plans Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 Charming and economical to build, this 1,319-square-foot brick design, Plan HMAFAPW01295 from Homeplans.com, is ideal for first-time homeowners, retired couples, or anyone who would enjoy an affordable, easier-to-maintain home.

Home decoration — It’s time to plan ways to ace your space By Melanie Warner Spencer houston chronicle Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 From kitchen renovations to organizing and clearing out to finally painting the walls, why not resolve to get your nest looking its best in 2012?

‘This Old house’ in RI prnewswire Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 NEW YORK — Everybody loves the idea of beachfront property, but proximity to the ocean can bring its share of construction challenges. “This Old House” heads to the Ocean State to transform a weathered Cape into a weatherproof masterpiece in the series’ first-ever renovation on open water — The Barrington Project.

Loss of bloom not all bad
Sunday, Apr. 22, 2012

Homeowners were saddened to see the early blooms on the magnolias, azaleas, flowering cherry trees and numerous other woody plants experience injury.

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