Practical Guides for Building, Improving, and Planning Better Homes
House-Plans is an independent information platform focused on home building, home systems, interior and outdoor improvements, tools, and long-term planning decisions related to residential properties.
Our goal is simple:
to help homeowners, builders, and planners make better, more informed decisions when it comes to houses — from construction fundamentals to everyday improvements inside and outside the home.
What We Cover
House-Plans focuses on the full lifecycle of a home, including:
- Home construction fundamentals and building systems
- Heating, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and energy efficiency
- Interior planning, furniture, storage, lighting, and materials
- Outdoor structures, garages, sheds, decks, and backyard solutions
- Tools, equipment, and practical DIY considerations
- Home planning, budgeting, material selection, and comparisons
All content is structured to scale over time, allowing deep coverage of each topic without fragmenting information across unrelated pages.
How Our Content Is Created
Content on House-Plans is developed using a research-first approach:
- Analysis of product specifications and technical documentation
- Comparison of materials, systems, and construction approaches
- Review of manufacturer data, standards, and certifications
- Practical considerations based on real-world usage scenarios
We focus on clarity, structure, and accuracy, avoiding hype, exaggerated claims, or unsupported recommendations.
Affiliate Disclosure
Some pages on House-Plans may include affiliate links.
This means we may earn a commission if you purchase a product through those links — at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships do not influence:
- which topics we cover
- how products are evaluated
- or how information is presented
All recommendations are based on research, specifications, and relevance to the topic being discussed.
You can read the full disclosure here:
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Our Editorial Principles
- No paid placements disguised as editorial content
- No fabricated reviews or user ratings
- No misleading pricing claims
- Clear separation between informational content and commercial links
Our priority is long-term trust and usefulness, not short-term clicks.
Contact
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