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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.
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 09,2011 in Feature
Green remodel delivers space and safety for growing family
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 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 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 February 04,2011 in Feature
The more details that can be discussed, clarified and understood before signing a construction contract, the better it is for both the homeowner and the contractor.
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
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...
on January 01,2011 in Feature
Architects and builders are getting a jump on the coming wave of household consolidation. Here are the most significant design trends in multi-generational homes being built today, along with some...
on January 01,2011 in Feature
Lean implementation requires a new mindset when it comes to measurement of the design and building process. What builders measure, and how, can make all the difference in finding and improving...
on January 01,2011 in Feature
When this magazine was launched as Practical Builder in the spring of 1936, the outlook for Americans and the rest of the world was far bleaker than what we face today. Back then we were in the...
on December 31,2010 in Feature
Sure, the past five years have been chaotic and the prospects for 2011 don’t exactly look entirely sunny. But there are plenty of builders and developers that are planning for growth this year by...
on December 27,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
If you’re considering completing unfinished houses or unfinished neighborhoods, here are six steps you should take to protect yourself, courtesy of Jeffrey D. Masters, litigation partner and co-chair...
on December 27,2010 in Feature
With the right price and the right location, the numbers on any unfinished house or neighborhood can look like a great deal. But the key to making money on partially completed projects is thorough...
