Blogs on Lean Design concepts and implementations for Home Builders and Remodelers
Lean design and custom homes - a love story
I'm a sucker for a good love story. I get emotional at the end of Pretty Woman, and will watch Can't Buy Me Love over and over…
Lean Design Blog: Okay, okay, I guess second floor laundries are just kind of stupid
The title of this blog is tongue in cheek (or maybe foot in mouth) as a follow up to a blog I wrote a while back titled, "…
3 key elements to creating stunning curb appeal
A young doctor was just setting up his first office when his secretary told him there was a man to see him. The doctor wanted to make a good first…
Lean Design Blog: Review of a high-end 3,800-sf split-garage ranch
Better bust out the Grey Poupon for this one. Turrets, steep roof, stone and stucco will drive up the cost per square foot a bit on this design.…
Lean Design Blog: Presenting a Lean-designed, 3,300-square-foot home
“Is this chicken, what I have, or is this fish? I know it's tuna, but it says 'Chicken by the Sea.'"
We can thank Jessica Simpson for…
Lean Design Blog: The Lean 2,400-square-foot chameleon plan
My Aunt Janice (rest her soul) gave amazing Christmas gifts when I was a kid. One of my favorites was “Hugo the man with a thousand faces.” It was…
Lean Design Blog: One small item that can save you $100 per house
I catch myself from time to time spending money on things that I just don’t need to. Whether it’s the cool action video I think I will watch…