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Part 3: Explore features and options

This Old House

Once you've narrowed the field, go to individual product sites for more detailed product specifications, system requirements, and features:

Research...

-- Data Becker's Home and Interior Designer Software
See their "Home Design" products to learn about features and system requirements for using Data Becker's home and interior design software packages. Available for purchase online.

-- 3D Home Design Suite Software
Information about the 5 programs that make up this suite, including architectural software, home decor, landscaping, project plans, and home repairs.

-- FloorPlan 3D Software
Find out more about Floor Plan 3D Design Suite program which also includes Turbo Project, 3D Garden Designer, and Home Styles home plans on CD. Free trial download available.

-- MySimon
You'll find online sources for several home and garden packages, including Punch, 5-in-1, Complete Home Designer, Design Your Own Home Interiors, Home Design Suite, and Instant Architect. Go to the "Computers and Software" section and search for "home design"

-- Complete Home Journal
This software is designed to track home repairs, maintenance, and improvements as well as organize and inventory.

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