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on December 27,2010 in Feature
Understanding the mechanics of shower systems is vital to creating a great user experience, according to kitchen and bath design expert Paul Greenspan. He offers advice on shower system design and...
on December 27,2010 in Feature
When it comes to specifying window systems for new-home projects, energy efficiency and price are the top considerations among home builders, according to a December 2010 survey of Professional...
on December 10,2010 in Feature
Some remodelers have been known to take an adversarial, lowest-price-is-best mentality when it comes to dealing with their trade partners. They still view trade contractors as subcontractors. The...
on December 09,2010 in Feature
NAHB Research Center is helping remodelers and builders find ways to incorporate smart practices
on December 07,2010 in Product Review
Designed specifically for coastal and severe weather regions, NapaWrap Coastal house wrap from Propex offers the industry’s first “tear free” guarantee
on December 07,2010 in Feature
Professional Remodeler's Tom Swartz talks to remodelers Howard Chermak and Tom Panek about how the credits have helped their businesses and how they are positioning their companies...
on December 07,2010 in Feature
Professional Remodeler's Tom Swartz talks to remodelers Howard Chermak and Tom Panek about how the credits have helped their businesses and how they are positioning their companies...
on December 06,2010 in Feature
The largest of the three Show Village homes at 3,060 square feet, the Treasure Sands model is designed specifically for the resort rental market, with accommodations for multiple families and large...
on December 06,2010 in Feature
At a scant 528 square feet, the Eco-Cabana model from Palm Harbor Homes may be small in stature but it is mighty when it comes to green living. Designed to meet DOE’s Builders Challenge energy...
on December 06,2010 in Feature
Measuring just 30 feet in width, the Sea Breeze model is designed specifically for narrow-lot, infill applications for just about any region or environment in the country — from coastal settings and...
on December 06,2010 in Feature
The home building industry’s approach to design, plans, and specifications needs a comprehensive overhaul to find and eliminate waste in product and process. Professional Builder columnist and Lean...
on December 05,2010 in Feature
The term green has become ubiquitous in marketing for almost every industry, and home building is certainly no exception. So what’s the best way to navigate the murky sea of supposedly “green”...
on November 12,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Meeting EPA’s stormwater runoff requirements doesn’t have to bust the budget. To help home builders toward this effort, the NAHB Research Center has developed its “Low Impact Development Practices...
on November 07,2010 in Feature
High-performance, green, sustainable — all are terms that are often used interchangeably. While they may conjure visions of solar roof panels, geothermal heating, and other expensive technologies,...
on November 07,2010 in Feature
NAHB Research Center’s latest study identifies wall assemblies that perform the best in mixed-humid climates, such as Washington, D.C., Nashville, and Cincinnati. The claddings used in the study...
on November 07,2010 in Feature
When it comes to specifying and selling green, high-performance products in the new-home building market, energy-efficient systems and building envelope upgrades, such as high-performance windows...
on November 07,2010 in Feature
By eliminating waste in the home building product and process, builders can negate the added costs for going green, writes Lean building guru Scott Sedam in his latest column.
on November 07,2010 in Feature
Working with structural insulated panels has its challenges, especially for first-time users. To help shed some light on the common problem areas, we’ve asked a SIPs expert to provide key tips and do...
