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rental housing, apartment design trends, apartment design, rental housing design
on June 05,2011 in Feature
Young adults have traditionally fueled most of the demand for rental housing. There are still plenty of young renters in the marketplace, but renters by choice, who are generally older, are changing...
residential design, architecture, residential architecture, townhouse living
on May 31,2011 in Feature
Professional Builder's House Review design team offers several examples of urban townhouse that maintain a sense of identity with the existing neighborhoods while also offering a sense of privacy and...
on May 31,2011 in Feature

Jackson Design and Remodeling achieves transformation others said couldn’t be done

on May 11,2011 in Feature
What clients want in their kitchens and baths is different than it was just a few years ago. It’s not about showing off anymore — it’s about finding a comfortable, livable solution.
Survey: Majority of builders believe kitchen is key to selling new homes
on April 18,2011 in Feature
When it comes to selling new homes and feature upgrades, the kitchen remains the heart of the home, according to a survey of Professional Builder readers.
6 creative concepts in kitchen design
on April 18,2011 in Feature
Our team of architects and designers offers six designs that emphasize the value of proper kitchen layout and location. Ranging from an award-winning luxury home to sketches for smaller-size designs...
And you thought a sink was just a sink
on April 18,2011 in Feature
From built-in drain boards to trough sinks to integrated food-prep areas, there are countless options and accessories for sinks today. Kitchen and bath designer Carol Lamkins provides an overview of...
on April 16,2011 in Feature
What makes a home a best-seller? Price, location, and amenities are important, but design can make or break a sale. We profile eight home designs that have what it takes to make customers sign on the...
20 ways to save $5,000 a unit
on April 10,2011 in Feature
From optimizing foundation design to reducing roof pitch to re-thinking your trash-removal process, Lean operations guru Scott Sedam identifies numerous ways to save a bundle on each and every home...
Product of the Week: MediaWall built-in stone wall
on March 27,2011 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Eldorado Stone has designed a built-in stone solution to the integrated multimedia space with its new MediaWall. The MediaWall is the latest addition to the company’s revolutionary Gemstone Wall...
4 expandable house design concepts
on March 18,2011 in Feature
In the latest installment of Professional Builder's House Review collaborative, leading architects and designers present four creative plans designed to grow as the family grows. Rather than creating...
on March 18,2011 in Feature
Millennials are tough to pin down. Here’s why those buying homes now are different from the group that will be entering the market in the next 15 years.
Professional Builder webinar: 35 Moneymaking Ideas for Builders in 2011
on March 18,2011 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Making money as a builder has never been more demanding than it is today. New tools and ideas are required to achieve success. Join Professional Builder's editors Patrick O'Toole and David Barista...
Expansive picture windows and glass doors in this 1930s beach cottage in Malibu,
on March 15,2011 in Feature
Not exactly the simple cottages you remember from childhood, these vacation homes in Malibu, Calif., Indian Beach, Del., and Groton Long Point, Conn., are made for getting away — in style.
25 essential scheduling practices for home builders
on March 14,2011 in Feature
There’s a simple fact in home building: The best builders are the best schedulers. With that in mind, here are 25 essential practices to take your scheduling to a new level. Tips include...
on March 10,2011 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Tile products with textured, fabric-like surfaces and linear patterns are among the top tile design trends for 2011, according to tile manufacturer Dal-Tile. Each year, the company tracks the latest...