Industry News
April 30, 2008
Jonathan Sweet discusses blogging and the testing and tracking of green products for remodelers
March 31, 2008
Our first Custom Builder Kitchen & Bath Best in Class Survey asked interior design professionals and builders to find out the brands they use to create breathtaking kitchens and bathrooms.
February 29, 2008
Like a great work of art, a well-designed, painstakingly crafted staircase provides a focal point for a custom-built home. The staircases shown here owe as much to form as function, with a wide variety of materials, finishes, details and...
December 31, 2007
As AV technology becomes more sophisticated and component prices become more affordable, media rooms are becoming increasing popular in custom homes. They can be places just about anywhere in the home and provide a place for family and friends to...
December 31, 2007
Builders need to show off their homes on the Web. Unfortunately it often takes a Flash designer and a huge investment to get a site up and functioning. Now with SellFolio 4.0, all you need is an afternoon and an open mind to create a slick web...
October 31, 2007
If you have a Trade Secret you would like to share, e-mail Senior Editor Jonathan Sweet at jonathan.sweet@reedbusiness.com.
September 30, 2007
If you have a Trade Secret you would like to share, e-mail Senior Editor Jonathan Sweet at jonathan.sweet@reedbusiness.com.
August 31, 2007
If you have a Trade Secret you would like to share, e-mail Senior Editor Jonathan Sweet at jonathan.sweet@reedbusiness.com.
August 31, 2007
For clients seeking the perfect refuge, redraw the master bathroom into a masterful home spa. Although high-tech amenities may be hot buttons, don't overlook your choice of materials. Here is a range of well-designed settings.
August 31, 2007
Home entertainment products that appeared in the September 2007 edition of Custom Builder magazine including a wireless media extender, solutions for multi-room audio, and a multi-room amplifier.
August 31, 2007
Dean Jasper, owner of Bellevue, Wash.-based Dean Homes, shares information on the products he likes to use in the homes they build.
August 31, 2007
Step inside the front door of this Mission-style ranch in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., and for a moment you might think you're in a European castle.
August 31, 2007
New products featured in the September 2007 issue of Custom Builder magazine includes an outdoor electric grill, a square shower head and a keyless entry system.
August 31, 2007
A new radiant heating system from Warmboard aims to make installation easier for custom builders and life quieter for homeowners.
August 31, 2007
Cool tools, including a lithium screwdriver, gas-actuated pin driver, diamond abrasive blades and a pivot square are all featured.
July 31, 2007
Information about paperless timesheets; using technology to keep clients up-to-date; and communicating with trade contractors.
July 31, 2007
In the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) recent release Warranties for Builders and Remodelers, Second Edition, builders and remodelers will find advice on how to use warranties properly and avoid costly mistakes.
