Before you start with your own dream home, peruse some plans to help get your creative juices flowing. Here are some photos of the top selling house plans of 2016.

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Solar energy continues to improve and soon we may be looking at energy companies that are completely out of business. In the past, solar panels have been big and bulky. Now, with Tesla’s new solar roof tiles, they look good and are efficient.

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The internet has been a fascinating tool for home consumers for the past two decades. Now, with the advancement of home automation tools and hardware, you can control everything from your air conditioning bill to answering the door via intercom even when you’re not home. The technological advances seem like something from the future. You can add some of these same features to your home.

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Technology is all about making life easier, and this affects all parts of life including cleaning in those nasty jobs. One of the dirtiest jobs of the house is cleaning the toilet. However, now, homeowners don’t have to clean a toilet again if they prefer. Check out this self-cleaning toilet and see if it’s right for your home.

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How fancy do you like your coffee? Coffee shops have become an American staple with many craving their triple-nonfat-soy lattes every morning. But, you don’t have to go to a professional barista to get your specialty coffee made how you like it. Check out these gadgets and see if they’re right for your kitchen.

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Around this time of year, people start thinking of brightly colored leaves falling, football season, and pumpkins. Many communities celebrate with pumpkin patches. However, not many of them can compare to the Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch. Take your family by this year and explore all the the pumpkin patch has to offer.

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Lighthouse play a long role in Charleston’s history. Both the Morris Island lighthouse and the Sullivan Island lighthouse can be seen in Charleston harbor. Many don’t know the past behind these lighthouses and how they have played such a crucial role in the harbor of Charleston.

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Most of the time when you think about poisonous chemicals, you might picture a chemical plant or an industrial complex. However, a study from George Washington University has shown that their are deadly chemicals hiding in household dust. Check out some ideas in keeping your household safe.

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In South Carolina, the right cooling and heating option is a must. Some are starting to install geothermal heat pumps for their heating and cooling. Geothermal energy is one of the most efficient ways to heat and cool, although it can be expensive to install. It uses the ground through a water source or an elaborate tubing system to draw heat into a home during the winter and the ground to move heat to during the summer. Is geothermal right for you?

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Since 2008, many people lost equity in their homes. The market has now bounced back with almost 93% of homeowners regaining equity. It’s a great time for a change into the home you’ve always wanted for the first time in a long time.

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