Industry News
December 31, 2006
Though the homeowners had high hopes for the remodel of the lower level of their home, their project had been in limbo for some time given discord with their neighborhood association, which did not approve a previously designed addition that...
December 31, 2006
Most remodeling clients come out of the process unhappy about something. Three years ago, Stebnitz Builders in Delavan, Wis., decided to see what they could do about that. The company sent a survey to past clients and potential clients who hadn...
December 31, 2006
Here are a few homes that honor time-tested principles of design and create beautiful, harmonious exteriors.
December 31, 2006
A look at recently released products, including innovative concepts from Grabber, Mitsubishi and others
December 31, 2006
As builders and consumers weigh the short-term versus long-term costs and as manufacturing techniques improve and distribution channels expand, fiberglass doors are slowly gaining market share and acceptance as a viable alternative to wood, steel...
December 31, 2006
Included are garage doors reflecting a variety of design concepts from 1st UDT, Wayne-Dalton and Cloplay.
December 31, 2006
Included in this overview are products from W.A.C. Lighting, Leviton and Meyda Lighting
November 30, 2006
Remodeling contractors with more than $1 million in annual revenue accounted for more than 57 percent of the industry's annual billings, according to Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies' tabulations of 2002 census data...
November 30, 2006
Homeowners at this Philomath, Ore., remodel knew they wanted to integrate the kitchen into the family room and came to Powell Construction with a clear vision, designer Deborah Flaming says. Students at the nearby university had studied the house...
November 30, 2006
Downtown Des Moines has seen a resurgence in recent years as residents move back to the riverfront that anchors Iowa's capital city. The new homeowners are looking for historic ambience combined with the modern conveniences of central city...
November 30, 2006
Few builders take full advantage of value engineering. In most of the home building industry, value engineering's original promises of lower overhead costs and higher product quality remain largely unfulfilled unless collaborative efforts are...
November 30, 2006
Despite a slip at the close of our trading session ending October 31, 2006, the stock market was on a tear, with the Dow reaching several record closes during the period.
November 21, 2006
When people are actually thinking about buying a home, they are driven by the details of how it will impact their family budget and lifestyle and contribute to their long-term wealth.
November 21, 2006
Indianapolis, Ind., maintains its strong grip on the title of most affordable major U.S. housing market in the third quarter of 2006
November 21, 2006
NAHB President points out that builders have been reacting appropriately to bring supply and demand back into balance following a period where sales were falling, cancellations were rising and inventories were growing.
November 14, 2006
The recent decline in U.S. housing starts has reversed the relationship between the supply of and demand for structural wood panels and other engineered wood products, yielding extremely good bargains for those products compared to the recent past.
November 13, 2006
Simpson Strong-Tie has introduced a companion guide to the AF&PA Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM) to help builders and building officials with the rebuilding effort in the Gulf Coast region.
November 13, 2006
A comprehensive study that examines the effects of common remodeling projects in homes with lead paint has been recently completed by the NAHB. See the results of the study, as well as a list of EPA recommendations for lead dust control.
October 31, 2006
The fireplaces' popularity comes from greater consumer demand and lower installation costs, among other factors. Here's a recap of what's new in the industry!
