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Need some help deciding on bat house design?

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:56:31 +0000

Okay, I am trying to build a bathouse. The design I am using has it to call for 2X6’s for the back. I have been searching other designs and they just use plywood as the back. Does it really matter on which one to use. My main concern is hanging the one design I am using. Does it really matter?

Bats like something to grip on to. Fencing material is very good, which would be 2 x 8, more than likely. Be sure to layer it so that each "unit" extends downward from the outside one by 1.5 inches or so, so the bats can land there and crawl up. If you intend to suspend it from a high perch, make sure it is not too heavy to handle. Board spacing should not all be the same. Some spaces 1/2 inch, some 3/4. They are messy devils, so put it somewhere with ease of cleaning up the guano. Also, they tend to squirt just before they land, so not near a window.

I see no problem in using plywood, except it does not weather well.

Where can I find a dog house design that is unique and comfortable?

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:43:53 +0000

My dog has been shedding too much inside the house. Everything she touches turns white with all her hair. I need to build her a comfortable doghouse that will be warm. She is my baby so i want her to have the best. Any ideas? She is a medium sized dog.

there are many ideas for dog house you can buy one or build a one yourself(I prefer to do it myself)
check the link in the source for more information and ideas

Is there a free house blueprint readymade design site? or where can i get some designs for building a house?

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:03:09 +0000

I have a plot measuring 33Feet by 77Feet, i want some one to suggest me design online.. just a hint as i m confused visiting various architects…
Is there a free house blueprint readymade design site? or where can i get some designs for building a house?
Plz Help

There are many pre-made home plans available & you can buy some books at Lowe’s & Home Depot showing many designs, styles, & sizes for ordering a pre-made plan, you can even get a CD with some of them. But the very first thing you need to do is check with your local zoning office to see what the "setback" requirements are. There will be zoning codes/laws that you will need to consider before you can choose a house plan. The setback codes will apply to each side, the front, and the rear for the home, any garage, and any storage buildings that may be built on a lot also.

Example: Here in my town the setbacks are:
1. Front of home has to be set back at least 25 feet from the street, roadway, or alley fronting the home.
2. Each side of the home must be setback at least 15 feet from each property line along the side.
Using that example and with one of my lots I own (50×150) I can only build a home that is no more that 20 feet wide and it must be built in the center of the lot.

Your local zoning office will be more than helpful for you and probably has all that info printed and ready to hand out for their citizens. They may also have that info on their website too. Most ready made home plans are designed for a typical lot size of 75×150 (or bigger) that is available on the market now & have been for many years. You may need a architect to custom design the home for your particular needs & small lot size. Depending on where you live & want to build there may be county zoning codes only but there may also be the town/city zoning codes too so you’ll need to check with both. Some cities allow for a home in a closed alley and/or between other existing buildings so you’ll need to ask about that also if your lot is located in one of those areas.

My best guess is that you’ll need an architect to design a custom home for you.

Can Someone tell me how Sydney Opera House A good design?

admin — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:39:18 +0000

Can someone tell me how Sydney Opera House A good design? and what forms were used? Thank You for asnwering.

I’ve never actually been there in person, but the Sydney Opera House is very individual, it’s unique. It has become ‘iconic’ of Sydney. There are many such structures around the world that have come to symbolize the places they are–the Eiffel Tower, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Leaning Tower, the Great Pyramid, the Statue of Liberty, the Big Ben tower, etc. When you see a picture of the Opera House (and maybe the bridge) you know it’s Sydney. I’m sure that was one of its design goals, and very successful.

There are other definitions of ’success’ of course, like did it pay back its cost? Is it a good place to see an opera? Is it economical to maintain? For those, you’ll have to do some Googling.

House interiors design?

admin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:17:18 +0000

Hi all am planning to construct a house
Anybody can suggest best website for interior design models…?

www.HomePlansforFree.com is a good starting point

www.BrandsConstruction.com has useful Building information about Understanding Home Building and answers the question Should I Remodel Instead.

www.HomePlans.com House plans, home plans, floor plans, home blueprints, construction …
www.homeplans.com – 57k – Cached

www.CoolHouseplans.com is a real nice website

Donald A. Gardner Architects, Inc. www.dongardner.com 57k – Cached

Garlinghouse Family Home Plans has house plans www.familyhomeplans.com -

E Plans … blueprints by architects and designers for house plans www.eplans.com – 59k – Cached

http://www.homeplansforfree.com/index_files/page0002.html
Great Article How To Find Your Plan

http://www.homeplansforfree.com/index_files/page0038.html Great Page with Questions and Answers about Home Plans and financing options for plans

A great place to start as you can see basic home floor plans very easily with out as much searching as other sites.

How Do I Plan Custom Plans for My New House?
http://www.homeplansforfree.com/index_files/page0039.html

HomePlans or Eplans may be your final home plan best source although personally I like the smaller CoolHouseplans company myself.

What Italian design house cooked up the “baguette” pocketbook, named for its similarities to a loaf of French

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:02:47 +0000

What Italian design house cooked up the “baguette” pocketbook, named for its similarities to a loaf of French bread?

FENDI WORKS FOR THE RADIO TRIVIA:-)

A PC game that allows you to design and build your own house?

admin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:00:39 +0000

Does anyone know of any? one thats cool and fun to play?

a game that can design your own house, including the furniture inside and the landscaping?

AutoCAD would be too hard for me. im looking for a game thats like sim city but instead you build houses….

thanks.
i just want the houses; not people on it….the sims would be out of the question. i do not want to take care of human characters.

Sims 3 or Sims 2 Are both Life Simulation Games that allow you to build your own house.

Do house designers like to design houses they know a tornado/hurricane will destroy?

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:15 +0000

Oilfield, I am a Code Guy, they won’t listen, get it? I am going around them, get it?, I am going to prove these systems to those outside of the Codes, get it? These systems blow theirs away, hands down, and they are grade-scool-aged jealous, get it? You and I could get these systems to market faster than the Code people, get it?

well.. i doubt they like seein their work get destroyed so i’d say no

how much money does it costt to design your own house?

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:07:12 +0000

about how much money does it cost to like..design the construction of a house or more of a mansion?

It doesn’t cost anything to design a house! Just grab a pen and a bunch of cocktail napkins and go to it!
Of course if you want a set of plans that will qualify for a building permit that will cost more, a licensed architect or
engineer will probably charge at least a $1000.00 to sign off on a simple set of plans that don’t need a lot of correcting. A lot more for mansions.
Keep in mind that in several cases Houses designed by Frank Lloyd Wright only exist today becase the builders were smart enough NOT to follow his plans!

Is there a fun designing game were I can design and or build a house?

admin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:21:55 +0000

I want a game that I can build and design a house! Without downloading or buying! I already have sims 1 2 ans 3 so not sims! please and thanks!

Check out Powerpets.

There are over 70 adoptable pets rendered after real animals. You can find evolution eggs and hatch them into minis.

There’s a great storyline illustrated through PPTV movies. great community. Tons of games, quests, areas to explore and many cool features. You can even build your own aquarium.

Once you’re familiar with the game, you can join the Power Federation where you can build houses, industrial and commercial buildings and participate in a whole new community.

See you soon