Blogs on Lean Design concepts and implementations for Home Builders and Remodelers
The goods for today’s move-up buyer
Move-up buyers are a fickle bunch, and this blog entry focuses on a Lean Design for that group. It is actually an excerpt from a future House…
This 2,800-square-foot stunner makes them slam on the brakes!
I had the pleasure of meeting Mary Schumacher from Schumacher Homes a few years back while doing plan reviews at the International Builders' Show…
Combating narrow-lot woes
This 2,800-square-foot plan utilizes Lean design to combat narrow-lot woes.
One of the most important aspects of Lean design is value. It…
Lean 2285 Plan solves all the riddles
Imagine you are in a cement box quickly filling up with water. The box is sealed on all sides, yet you still find a way out and survive. How? I…
Re-imagining existing plans can pay off huge
What do you do if a previous best-selling plan hits the skids? Dump it, pitch it, give it the old heave-ho? Possibly, but many builders are using…
Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
Scott Sedam and I are presenting at PCBC from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on June 5. The program is below and you can get your tickets right now at the…
Simple makeover breathes new life into outdated design
The housing market has changed so drastically in the last few years that it can be difficult for builders to stay current with their plan…
Check out this 1,860-square-foot charmer!
Like Reese Witherspoon in a romantic comedy, this house flat out exudes charm. It’s a simple ranch that hits all the key marketing hot spots for…
Hot elevation + Lean = Fast sales
The overriding principle of Lean Design is marketability. The winning combo is to make the home simple and efficient to build while having an…
Decorative ceilings—that’s what’s up
As I travel the country working with builders I am always on the lookout for emerging trends. There is a hot one cooking right now—decorative…
