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on July 24,2012 in Feature

Phil Kean's design concept for the New American Home features movable glass panels and a large lanai to maximize outdoor living.

on July 24,2012 in Feature

Sarah Susanka's latest Not So Big House project places the kitchen and eating area adjacent to the front porch, making the outdoor space a natural extension of the kitchen’s habitable area.

on July 23,2012 in Feature

This plan by Art Danielian of Danielian Associates Architecture + Planning is designed to serve multi-generational living with its detached “casita” unit.

on July 23,2012 in Feature

Bassenian Lagoni's Aram Bassenian presents a house plan that solves some of the design tradeoffs typical in great room homes.

Can design innovation jump-start home building?
By Patrick O’Toole on July 22,2012 in Feature

Longtime marketer and home-building industry consultant John Martin has seen many housing cycles: good community development and design innovation, he says, have always been the path back. Can...

Case Study: KB Home turns to Kwikset for secure, convenient re-key technology
on July 06,2012 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

Learn how Kwikset’s SmartKey Security Products provide value and peace of mind to KB Home and its homeowners

These custom homes were designed for retirement, but their owners are at very di
on June 15,2012 in Feature

These custom homes were designed for retirement, but their owners are at very different stages. Here’s how they were planned for aging in place.

Testing the airtightness of a home using a special fan called a blower door.
on June 15,2012 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

How does a longtime builder of new homes survive in one of the most depressed housing markets in the country? By making the move to home-performance improvements.

on June 05,2012 in Feature

Piece by piece remodel results in successful transformation

on June 05,2012 in Feature

Remodeler redoes the back of the house — and keeps on going

6 creative outdoor living schemes
on April 20,2012 in Feature

Professional Builder’s House Review collaborative presents six concepts that push the boundaries in outdoor living design.

on April 18,2012 in Feature

Lorich Construction Management undoes misguided renovations to restore historic home

on April 12,2012 in Feature

Bathroom remodels offer a chance to make a big impact without breaking the bank

on April 12,2012 in Feature

This riverfront home was no match for its location, until Minneapolis remodeler gave it a much-needed upgrade

Kitchen remodel by Thompson Remodeling
on April 11,2012 in Feature

Homeowners want the dream, but budget is a challenge in
kitchen and bathroom projects

Building for the Single-Family Rental Market
on March 30,2012 in Feature

The rental housing market is not just for multi-family builders. A growing number of single-family builders are utilizing the rent-to-own option to help lock in buyers and earn extra cash.

on March 20,2012 in Feature

Nothing is simple when it comes to rehabbing a historic home

on February 24,2012 in Feature

A 1920s Portland home is brought up to modern kitchen standards

on February 14,2012 in Feature

Landis Construction's award-winning façade facelift revitalizes home

Show Village 2012 Preview: 3 distinct model homes for today’s market
on January 22,2012 in Feature

Now in its 13th year, Professional Builder’s Show Village is the premier show-home exhibit at the International Builders’ Show. This year, Show Village features three distinct models aimed at very...