Tim Carter, of http://AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates just how helpful some home software can be when drawing out plans for landscaping, building, or remodeling.
I would go for … I would go for reviews regarding any softwares on sale. Most of these softwares have fancy add ons that don’t really work. Like walk-thru and alway’s check the rendering finish if it looks cartoony dump it. For $125.00 they expect you to have good 3d video card. So be careful purchasing home design softwares if you don’t have enough power in your system or even if you do the rendering results is not equal to expensive 3D programs. Buy something that gives you a good rendering result!
I recently (within … I recently (within last month)found Punch 3D Home Design Platinum at a Target store. It was clearanced for $25USD. Since I was looking for software to help with a remodel, I couldn’t pass it up.
Nice software. I still need some time with it, but I’ve already completed two models.
I can’t wait to add things such as lighting to see if I can actually get results similar to what they show on their video.
Sometimes things … Sometimes things get a little out of control in the office. My bat-cave office in the basement will never get the Most-Organized Award, unless I am the only one in the contest.
Thanks for replying … Thanks for replying Tim, I spent all day today on Google sketchup and I managed to biuld a very detailed 13 up staircase, but I have to agree Ive used Punch sw b4 and im leaning more toward getting this Architectural series.
I have not. I am … I have not. I am about to test BH&G Home Designer Pro 7.0. Something tells me Google’s Sketchup would not have all of the bells and whistles for blueprints.
August 27th, 2009 at 6:41 am
How and where do I …
How and where do I go to purchase the Software I am very Interested in purchasing it?
August 27th, 2009 at 6:41 am
I would go for …
I would go for reviews regarding any softwares on sale. Most of these softwares have fancy add ons that don’t really work. Like walk-thru and alway’s check the rendering finish if it looks cartoony dump it. For $125.00 they expect you to have good 3d video card. So be careful purchasing home design softwares if you don’t have enough power in your system or even if you do the rendering results is not equal to expensive 3D programs. Buy something that gives you a good rendering result!
August 27th, 2009 at 6:41 am
phenominal value / …
phenominal value / ratio retailing for 1/20th of Cheif Architect.
Love the 3D foam model option. Innovative.
August 27th, 2009 at 6:41 am
TIM when i grow up …
TIM when i grow up i wanna be just like you!!!by the way i’m 25.
August 27th, 2009 at 6:41 am
They are different …
They are different products……. Your mileage may vary.
August 27th, 2009 at 6:41 am
so which one is …
so which one is working better, easier and more success result Google Sketchup or BH design?
August 27th, 2009 at 6:41 am
Home Design Suite …
Home Design Suite Platinum Version 12 at CompUSA for $60 after instant savings.
August 27th, 2009 at 6:41 am
That was a super …
That was a super deal! Congrats. It has a somewhat steep learning curve.
August 27th, 2009 at 6:41 am
I recently (within …
I recently (within last month)found Punch 3D Home Design Platinum at a Target store. It was clearanced for $25USD. Since I was looking for software to help with a remodel, I couldn’t pass it up.
Nice software. I still need some time with it, but I’ve already completed two models.
I can’t wait to add things such as lighting to see if I can actually get results similar to what they show on their video.
August 27th, 2009 at 6:41 am
I like Better Homes …
I like Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer Pro. It is a “Lite” version of Chief Architect.
August 27th, 2009 at 6:41 am
Sometimes things …
Sometimes things get a little out of control in the office. My bat-cave office in the basement will never get the Most-Organized Award, unless I am the only one in the contest.
August 27th, 2009 at 6:41 am
Tim, it seems like …
Tim, it seems like you tool bench is neater than your office desk!
I guess that is the way it should be.
August 27th, 2009 at 6:41 am
thats really good …
thats really good to use thanks for posting this i would like to be a carpenter one day and this helps me and your other videos
August 27th, 2009 at 6:41 am
I just bought the …
I just bought the architectural series 4000 v10 oh its very nice.
August 27th, 2009 at 6:41 am
Thanks for replying …
Thanks for replying Tim, I spent all day today on Google sketchup and I managed to biuld a very detailed 13 up staircase, but I have to agree Ive used Punch sw b4 and im leaning more toward getting this Architectural series.
August 27th, 2009 at 6:41 am
I have not. I am …
I have not. I am about to test BH&G Home Designer Pro 7.0. Something tells me Google’s Sketchup would not have all of the bells and whistles for blueprints.
August 27th, 2009 at 6:41 am
Have you used …
Have you used Google sketchup? because Im trying to find out wihich is the better software for designing a home.
August 27th, 2009 at 6:41 am
This is what I …
This is what I needed long before our build. Very nice software! It would have driven our builder crazy. {chuckle}