To build better homes, the industry—and homeowners—should recalibrate their thinking on building science, says Gord Cooke, president of Building Knowledge Canada and partner of...
Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, have been around since the first garage apartment was rented to a college student. As small “a”—affordable—housing options decrease, especially...
Custom builder Clay Wooten, owner of Wooten Built, is embarking on a spec project that will become one of the most expensive homes per square foot—not on the water—in Winter Park...
Architect Elizabeth DiSalvo, founder of the sustainability-focused firm Trillium Architects, describes the existing version of this 1930s house as having, “no particular style...
Fewer custom homes were built in 2023 than the year prior, according to recently published data from the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction. The share of custom homes...
Social media can be a powerful tool for building brand awareness and engaging with your audience, but it’s important to approach it with the right strategy. Here are some...
What separates high quality custom builders from any other builder comes down to intentional, small touches that make a big impact. At Alair Homes Houston, Partner Bryan Phillips...
Positive reviews are vital for contractors’ leads and reputation. So what happens to those positive reviews when the two most known review platforms go head to head in court?&...
The Farm at Penny Lane project is a 40-acre farm developed on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and it houses 15 residents living with severe mental...
Sean Sullivan never builds the same house twice—the next must be better than the last.It’s not just because he’s a custom builder. It’s a mindset—and much of a lifestyle—that’...
Parity Homes owns 40 properties next to West Baltimore's Highway to Nowhere—a remnant of an abandoned highway project from the 70s and a remnant of a community that once was.But...
Chris Adams came from humble beginnings when he first entered the construction industry as a high school student pushing a broom on a jobsite to make extra money. But even from...
Single-family homes have changed over the years, with trends shifting primarily based on what buyers are looking for and what they can afford. The National Association of Home...
Despite high interest rates and a challenged new construction market, the custom home industry remains a thriving, exciting industry sector, according to Grant Farnsworth, president...
According to the first report by the Treasury Department, 3.4 million households benefitted from the Inflation Reduction Act tax incentives for clean-energy home improvements ...
November saw a bevy of research released by organizations throughout the residential construction industry, including reports from John Burns Research and Consulting, The Farnsworth...
Kohler takes the plunge into the cold tub trend with a new, unique wellness-focused offering: the Kohler x Remedy Place Ice Bath. It's the kick off to Kohler's partnership with...
Well-curated lighting was the theme of 2024, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s 2024 Kitchen Design Trends Report. At least when it comes to functional spaces...
As extreme weather events become more severe across the country, the need for durable exterior products and weatherizing new and existing homes becomes paramount.The correct structural...
Walk-in refrigeration systems are no longer just for the restaurant industry. The brainchild of co-founders Don Lake and Paul DeLorenzo, a Massachusetts-based company is revolutionizing...
Pets play an important part in the lives of many American households, so it’s no surprise that homeowners would take them into consideration when renovating their homes. Home ...
In this digital age, it's tempting to dismiss print marketing as outdated and irrelevant. However, if executed correctly, print marketing can still be a highly effective tool ...
Contractors must adapt to stay competitive and profitable, especially in today’s evolving digital landscape. Marketing is a vital part of any construction business—and we all ...
In the opening seconds of Custom Builder's new bi-monthly video series Taking Care of Business, host Duane Johns, a custom builder, remodeler, coach and consultant, asks guest...
Unpaint by international coatings company Glasst has hit the American market, touting itself as the first-ever peelable architectural wall paint—and it can be applied like any...
The space where the roof and wall meet is critical—and kick-out flashing is an essential element in preventing water damage to the home.In honor of International Flashing Awareness...
This three-story modern house occupies almost its entire waterfront lot in Newport Beach, Calif. And while it might seem like it was complicated to build a more than...
A total of 10 projects were recently recognized by the Copper Development Association (CDA) for their outstanding design and craftsmanship using architectural copper. Winners ...
