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Plain answers about plans, permits and building in Kentucky.
Two to four new posts a month, written from 40 years of watching these projects get built.
September 2, 2026 · 6 min read
Stock house plan vs. custom design: which is right for your build?
A stock plan is faster and cheaper up front. A custom design fits your lot and your life. Here's how to tell which one your project actually needs.
Learn moreAugust 20, 2026 · 5 min read
What construction drawings your Kentucky permit office actually needs
The same handful of missing items send most residential plan sets back for revision. Here's the checklist we work from.
Learn moreAugust 6, 2026 · 5 min read
How to read a floor plan before you break ground
Learning to read your own plans is the cheapest change order prevention there is. Start with these five things.
Learn moreJuly 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Planning a home addition: where the design process starts
Before you pick finishes or call a contractor, an addition needs three things settled. Here's the order we work in.
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