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Finding a Good Draftsperson
Mass production certainly has its benefits. If it weren't for assembly line style techniques, we would have very few of the modern conveniences we are now so accustom to. Though it keeps costs down, mass production has one drawback that becomes readily apparent in a discipline such as construction: It makes everything look the same. Amid the vast amount of homogenization that occurs in many ... Read More

Saltbox Colonial Homes
The saltbox house and building style came about because of necessity, pure and simple. Early colonists, with homes built in the traditional Colonial style, often found themselves needing more space as their families grew. The most cost effective way to get it was to build a one story addition onto the back of their home and extend the roof down to cover it. The result was the saltbox style ... Read More

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