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on March 10,2011 in Feature
Designing a kitchen for the way clients use it takes careful planning
on March 10,2011 in Feature
Design expert offers advice on what you need to know about today's shower options
on March 09,2011 in Feature
Green remodel delivers space and safety for growing family
on March 07,2011 in Feature
Fourth survey shows growing popularity of green remodeling, but challenges persist
on March 07,2011 in Feature
Green construction attorney and blogger Chris Cheatham talks about the potential legal pitfalls in green building and remodeling
on March 06,2011 in Feature
Dual sinks, decentralized refrigeration, accessible appliances, and various counter heights are among the considerations when designing for multiple cooks in the kitchen.
on February 27,2011 in Feature
In the latest installment of Professional Builder's House Review collaborative, four leading architects and designers present five narrow-lot housing solutions that address such critical elements as...
on February 27,2011 in Feature
Home builders share their secrets to overcoming the most formidable obstacle to adopting Lean process and methods — cultural inertia. Among the key ingredients for cultivating a Lean culture: always...
on February 20,2011 in Feature
As demand for new housing in established neighborhoods increases, home builders are finding ways to create marketable projects on smaller infill sites.
on February 20,2011 in Feature
Going green doesn’t have to cost more. Experts at the NAHB Research Center have identified design and construction tactics that builders have used to minimize the cost premium for green.
on February 13,2011 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Dark natural finishes, induction cooktops, satin nickel faucets, and LED lighting are among the top design trends for kitchens and bathrooms for 2011, according to a survey of more than 100 designers...
on February 07,2011 in Feature
Homeowners still looking for luxury out of the bathroom, experts say
on February 07,2011 in Feature
Dallas remodeler Curb Appeal Renovations successfully manages hidden structural challenges for a beautiful kitchen facelift that blends creative design with resourceful structural repairs.
on January 31,2011 in Feature
Neighborhood schools, ample garage space, walk-in-closets, and walking/biking paths are among the community and home features most desired by first-time buyers, according to a survey of ...
on January 22,2011 in Feature
This month kicks off Professional Builder's House Review collaborative, where a group of leading architects and designers present their best concepts and design solutions to the challenges faced by...
on January 04,2011 in Feature
While the devil is in the details, for the Leitzel home remodel, so is the joy. Ceylon and Karen Leitzel bought their rural Mt. Gretna, Pa., house not for what it was—a plain Jane, 1970 two-story...
on January 03,2011 in Feature
The recession has had a major impact on kitchen design. Gone are the ornate and formal styles with travertine marble flooring and intricate decorative trim. Clients today are moving toward cleaner-...
on January 03,2011 in Feature
New research by Custom Builder magazine provides insights into client profiles, home specifications, and top business challenges. Among the findings: homes are getting smaller, purse...
on January 03,2011 in Feature
Last month, the U.S. Census Bureau released the first batch of the freshly collected 2010 census data of the nation. The big news so far: The official resident population count increased 9.7 percent...
