First published in The East Nashvillian Volume 1, Issue 5, May – June 2011 Over the years, I have answered many questions about building garages. (in Nashville, TN) Garages can be an asset to a property and provide much needed space for homes with little
Taylor Made Plans Blog
Thinking About Remodeling? Start Here…
Who We Are Taylor Made Plans designs custom additions and renovations that capture all the architectural details and modern amenities that homeowners love. Led by residential designer and historic preservation expert Lynn Taylor, the company’s home designs have gained national attention and awards for their high
AIBD – Why Hire A Professional Building Designer
American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) Building a home represents the greatest financial investment most people will make in a lifetime and few envision how complex the process is until they are entangled in a jungle of restrictive covenants, building codes, zoning ordinances, design options,
East Nashville Living: Replacing Historic Windows Not Your Best Option
First published in The East Nashvillian Volume 1, Issue 1, August/September For years, window replacement companies have implied that the greatest source of energy loss in homes is through old windows. The evidence I have seen suggests otherwise. First, the Nashville Electric Service cites a
Insulating the House RIM joist band & Vapor Barrier
Jeff Middlebrooks of E3 Innovate and Lynn Taylor of Taylor Made Plans are in a semi-condition sealed crawl space. Jeff discusses the important of insulating the rim joist pocket, passive radon system and the vapor barrier. As always: It is your responsibility to check and
Semi-condition Sealed Crawl Space
Jeff Middlebrooks of E3 Innovate, LLC provided a PREMIUM sealed crawl space for the Magdalene house. In addition, he discusses sealing the duct work and adding a radon system. Check out what it takes to have a PREMIUM Semi-condition Sealed Crawl Space. As always: It