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September 2007

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Urban Legend

The first Custom Builder Design Challenge is over, and I want to offer a heartfelt thank you to all who entered. I understand that creating an original design for CB was a labor of love undertaken on your own time. I also appreciate your efforts...

Feature

Builder's Home Honors the Tuscan Tradition

A far cry from production housing, the private residence of Lennar executive Jeff Roos not only incorporates authentic details and finishes from Tuscan farmhouses, but is also designed with the strong indoor/outdoor relationships typical of the...

Custom Builder Design Challenge Winners Tackle Urban Infill

Plans and elevations submitted for the first annual Design Challenge, sponsored by Custom Builder magazine, show that there’s more than one way to house a family of four in the city. The three winning designs address site constraints...

Obstacle Course

Surprisingly, the real obstacle to growth isn't a lousy market, experts say. The roadblocks are usually internal. It's all about how you manage the business.Here are the most common obstacles to growth, along with proven strategies to get you over...

News

A Grand Entrance

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.

In My Own Words: Dean Homes

Dean Jasper, owner of Bellevue, Wash.-based Dean Homes, shares information on the products he likes to use in the homes they build.

Product Report: Tools

Cool tools, including a lithium screwdriver, gas-actuated pin driver, diamond abrasive blades and a pivot square are all featured.

Product Report: What's New

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.

Products: Home Entertainment

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.

Spa-Special

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.

Warmboard Offers Subfloor Approach to Radiant Heating

A new radiant heating system from Warmboard aims to make installation easier for custom builders and life quieter for homeowners.

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Professional Remodeler's 2013 Market Leaders

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15 design trends for kitchens & baths

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Project Spotlight: Kitchen countered

Normandy Remodeling converts confined kitchen into sprawling galley.

5 bathroom design trends for 2013

Each year, the National Kitchen and Bath Association surveys its members to identify the latest...

6 kitchen design trends for 2013

Each year, the National Kitchen and Bath Association surveys its members to identify the latest...

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