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AT: All Obama, all the time.

Wesfs, I disagree. At the time I built my home, builder spec houses (built by a contractor) were in the $110-$120/sq foot range in my area. Custom homes were in the $150-200/sq foot range. My costs to build what ended up being a custom house was $115/sq foot. All of the prefabs I looked at were in the $250 /sq foot range.

I'm not someone who is going to diss these houses because of quality because I think it's not true. I think these are great designs, and have the potential to be quality, depending on who is making them. I'm very pro pre-fab, I really wanted one but they are too expensive. Maybe if you live in a formerly over inflated housing market (which is now in a serious crash) $300/sq foot is a good deal, but not for me.

I think they should definitely go with the pitbull.

I'm so happy Omaba is in DC. Do you think we can get updates of when he uses the restroom, like, if he uses green toilet paper?

Haven't you guys learned about posting political stuff yet?

I've watched it and found it to be very interesting. As much as I love modern architecture, I did happen to agree with some of the neighborhood residents that they didn't want them "experimenting" in their neighborhood. Personally, I would have liked to see the students come up with something a bit more modern along the same vernacular without being over the top, but the design that was chosen is a very good one. I think the best part of the show is the young woman who had her design chosen - a caucasian girl with a thick Carribean accent. Priceless.

I can second the Minka Aire fans. I have one also and was very impressed with how quiet it is, and how much air it moves. Love the remote too.

Cultured stone it, if it's in your budget.

The lighting I have in the kitchen and dining area are from Schoolhouse Electric - painted sage. The thought also crossed my mind to do more of a muted sage instead of the intense green.

Fabric texture is also a concern because of all of the floor and stone texture that I already have. I'm a newb at this, but I would assume I should stick with basic solids and stay away from patterns because of this?