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Welcome to Design with FRANK — a platform that empowers people to design and build their own homes. Through design & build journals and easy-to-follow floorplans, we share ideas, skills, and stories to inspire a community of people who want to design & build

east view of uncmmon ranch

Design & Build Journals

About design and building science

modern farm house. wood siding. meadow

A general guide to sustainable design strategy

A simple guide of sustainable design strategy for your home project

Why Shingles and Shake Are a Popular Siding Choice on the East Coast

The east coast fashion style for building

How to find the right Land to build a dream house?

Finding the right land is hard than it seems

Build Better Community

About people and projects

Front exterior of contemporary black brick house with gable roof and garage in winter.

Nordic Barn in Collingwood, Ontario

Nordic Barn in Ontario, Canada

5BD Nordic Barndominium

Corner Cottage at Tiny Ontario, Canada

Tiny Cottage with plentiful life

Side view of a black cabin with warm indoor lighting and a wooden deck, Design with Frank.

Lavender Loft in Grayling, Michigan

House plans

ready to build house plans

2 Bedroom Modern Large Cabin

2 Bath/ 1,598 sqft

3 Bedroom Extra Large House

2 Bath / 1,996 sqft

3 Bedroom Large House

2 Bath / 1,700 sqft