Taylor Made Plans

06/09/2026

This is a great article about the importance of maintaining your gutters and downspouts. Over the years, I have visited many homes, and one of the most common issues I see is poorly maintained downspouts. I have my gutters cleaned out twice a year.

When they are not working correctly, they can lead to serious problems, including costly foundation damage. Water that is not properly directed away from the home can slowly undermine the footings and cause thousands of dollars in repairs.

The good news is that regular gutter and downspout maintenance is simple and inexpensive, especially when compared to the high cost of foundation work. Staying on top of it can protect your home and save you money in the long run.

Learn the importance of gutter maintenance and how clean, functional gutters help prevent water damage, mold growth and costly home repairs.

05/11/2026

12 Restoration Blunders

Veteran builder Aaron Lubeck outlines his 12 steps for renovating an old house while keeping the structure true to its style and history.

05/11/2026

How To Research Your Home’s Recent

Learn how to research the history of a house using these 5 easy-to-find resources recommended by professional researcher Charity Vogel, PhD.

04/08/2026

Beautiful!

04/01/2026

From LSNA... happening tonight!
"The [Lockeland Springs Neighborhood Association]are hosting An Evening with Mayor Bill Purcell
Hear Stories & History about East Nashville from long time resident & former Mayor of Nashville - Mr Bill Purcell
Wednesday April 1st 6pm - Lockeland Design Center (Lockeland Elementary)
'Come as you are.Stay for the stories.Leave feeling more connected to the place we call home'"

04/01/2026

This article provides some eye-opening info!

Carbon monoxide poisoning can be deadly. It sneaks up on you. And yes, you can get it even in an all-electric home.

03/16/2026

This might be fun
Here's What American Homes Looked Like the Year You Were Born - Interior design history, from 1940 to 2015.

Take a scroll through interior design history, from 1940 to 2015.

03/09/2026

I would LOVE to live ona flaoting house! Would you?

Completed in 2025 in Vietnam. "Staying Together When The Flood Comes": From the beginning of 2025 to December 2025, Vietnam suffered 17 consecutive storms, leaving 22 out of 34...

03/06/2026

I recently saw this story on Channel 5. It's about a new homes subdivision located in Colombia. However, I think it's good information for all of us to have, and it's worth checking out.

The homeowner discovered the issue with the disconnect box for their HVAC unit after an electrical fire started during January’s ice storm.

A 70% failure rate, missing inspection records, and a part not meant for the job — here's what's changed since our first report on the Taylor Landing electri...

02/25/2026

"Whether you live in a house, an apartment, or a condo, your HVAC system is probably oversized. In fact, it’s not uncommon for residential systems to be 2 or even 3 times larger than they should be (although they don’t typically tower over the house like the one above). I’ve covered this problem here for 16 years now, but today I’m going to lay out 6 problems with oversizing. Before scrolling down, how many can you think of?"

Most homes in North America have an oversized HVAC system that's often 2 or 3 times larger than they should be.