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on January 05,2000 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

When humans built their first fire in a cave, they didn't worry about carbon monoxide or ventilation.

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The origins of the "country-style" home, or "farmhouse" as it is often called today, can be traced back more than 150 years.

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When it comes to stealing the spotlight, windows can be slippery thieves.

on January 05,2000 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

In most peoples' homes, interior design consists of figuring out a theme to match the furniture set from the in-laws with the end table from a post-college apartment and Aunt Martha's dear...

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Your dream home is coming together.

on December 31,1999 in Feature

It takes more than an eye-catching exterior to be chosen as a Best In American Living Award (BALA) winner.

on December 31,1999 in Feature
The 2000 forecase for the housing industry should look something like this: overall, mostly sunny with clean conditions expected across the country with the presence of a stationary high front that...
on December 31,1999 in Feature

Over the last 20 years, most of the infill development in the city of Portland, Ore. has consisted of garage-dominated row houses.

on December 31,1999 in Feature

Integrally colored finished used to be found only in hotels, museums, upscale restaurants or luxury homes, but the warm texture and color has become so popular that more interior designers and...

on December 31,1999 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

When buyers ask you about the architecture of the house they've fallen in love with, you'll be an expert. Print this out to share with consumers, too.

on November 30,1999 in Feature

Ground has been broken on Chicagoland's first 'Health/Energy Star/Technology' concept house and will showcase a cohesive package of special construction techniques aimed at building a healthy,...

on November 30,1999 in Feature

So you've hit upon the right design for your target market.

on October 31,1999 in Feature

This Arkansas beauty does not house the builder, yet he lovingly crafted it as if it were his own.

on October 31,1999 in Feature
Chris Morgan recently opened his new home-a 9000 square-foot French-provincial style residence in Windemere, Fla., near Orlando-to more than 30,000 of his closest friends.
on October 31,1999 in Feature

Custom builders don’t just build houses. The good ones build relationships with clients, with subcontractors, with vendors.

on October 31,1999 in Feature

Change is a good thing, according to architect and custom-home builder, Brad O’Neill. 'Peoples’ needs and desires are constantly evolving during their lifetime,' he says, 'and this process should...

on October 31,1999 in Feature

Chicago-area architect Charles Page is particularly sensitive to what his market is looking for in a house-luxury, comfort, and plenty of room for visitors.

on October 31,1999 in Feature

After recently building his personal residence, custom builder Chris Morgan has a fresh appreciation for those on the other end of the home-building process-his clients.

on September 30,1999 in Feature

One prominent trend for the last few years has been the rise of specialty rooms, which fit into the broader construction category of built-ins.

on August 31,1999 in Feature
Doug Graybeal, Dominick Tringali and Louis Narcisi share their thoughts on the home design process.