Try these sites for further information on related topics:

Home Design

www.notsobig.com - Sarah Susanka's home page featuring further information on the    Not So Big design concepts we use to improve the  design and flow of our homes.

Interesting Home Plan Sites:

    www.architecturalhouseplans.com - featuring architect-designed home plans.

    www.homepatterns.com - bungalow and cottage style homes.

    www.bungalowcompany.com - bungalows & craftsman home plans.

    www.markstewart.com - specializing in prairie-style and shingle-style home plans.

    www.mascord.com - featuring a variety of stock plans.

Energy Efficient & Green Building Info

www.buildingscience.com - building science info from the experts!

www.energybuilder.com - wide variety of energy efficient building topics.

www.nahbgreen.org - National Association of Home Builders green building program.

www.focusonenergy.com - Wisconsin's energy programs for homeowners and builders.

www.energystar.gov - government guidelines & programs for energy efficient buildings.

www.buildinggreen.com - lots of good resources, some is free and some by subscription.

www.naturalbuilthome.com  - great Minneapolis store with natural building materials.

Other Useful Sites

www.cvhomebuilders.com - local home builders association for the Chippewa Valley.

www.eauclairechamber.org - local area Chamber of Commerce for the Chippewa Valley.

www.paradeofhomes.org - the official web site for the Minneapolis/St. Paul parade of homes.  If you're looking for ideas and need help visualizing how things go together, this is a great place to start and worth the short drive.  The parade is held twice a year, usually in September and February on multiple weekends.  TIP:  Use the website to filter through the hundreds of homes by location and price.

www.realtor.com - local and national real estate listings.