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Floodproof on a Floodplain
An impressive addition to the IDEA Home series, the NEWLOOK Experience Home is a master class in engineering and creative design, with builder Michael Freiburger out-thinking an exceptionally tricky lot
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3 Questions Answered About Reliable Energy in Home Construction
Energy expert Bryan Cordill makes a case for why and how propane is an answer to growing concerns about reliability and resilience in home construction
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Custom Builder to Talk Color Design with Becki Owens at IBS
At this year's IBS, renowned designer Becki Owens will sit down with host James McClister, editor of Custom Builder, to discuss a variety of topics from basic color play in design to the Allura Spectrum palette, a collection of Sherwin-Williams colors curated for the benefit of pros
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PERC Highlights Sustainability and Efficiency at IBS with 'Clean Build Conversations'
Hear from industry standouts Matt Blashaw and Anthony Carrino at this hour-long Show Village event
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Design Details: Mosaic Magic
This mosiac mural not only is the focal point of the room but a fun way to personalize the space
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Design Spotlight: Outdoor Kitchens by 9th Avenue Designs, Cleveland
Pat Beam of 9th Avenue Designs designs outdoor kitchens pere whether clients want a functional workspace for barbecue or a party space
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Lavatory faucet
Union is an industrial-inspired bath fittings collection from the UK-based brand Crosswater London
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Inspired Design
Inspiration can come from a variety of sources, but the net result is always a better house, says guest columnist and BSB Design architect Ed Binkley
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Louis Poulsen Pendant Light
Designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen, this special-edition PH Artichoke pendant is being relaunched in its original materials and finishes. The…
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Design Spotlight: Outdoor Kitchens From Chicago Roof Decks + Gardens
VANESSA SLIVINSKI AND JAKE GAZLAY, CHICAGO ROOF DECKS + GARDENS , CHICAGO These three roof-deck projects make the most of their elevated…
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The Secret to Successful Showpiece Kitchens
Two custom builders and a designer share their secrets for protecting profit margins when creating luxury kitchens
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Liquid Reserves: A San Francisco Home Focuses on Water Conservation
Located near the crest of San Francisco’s exclusive Russian Hill neighborhood, the 9,500-square-foot, five-bedroom house has plenty of luxury…
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Design Spotlight: Outbuildings by LDa Architecture & Interiors
Tudor-style home with central stone fireplace in the pool house