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Freja House bathroom
Design Details

Hidden Sauna Defines This Scandinavian Bathroom

This 3,074-square-foot custom home in Whitefish, Mont. features simple and functional design throughout. But it’s the sauna that brings the Scandinavian living to the next level...
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Products

8 Award-Winning Products to Add to Any Home Project

An Italian and Spanish-influenced home sits near a pool and features varied windows and doors across its façade.
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Views Stay Front and Center in a Stylish Renovation

Jeff Totaro
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Case Studies

A Custom Home Built for the Long Haul

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Newly remodeled kitchen that is aging-friendly for homeowners who want to age in place
Universal Design

10 Kitchen Design Strategies for Aging in Place

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Modular

A Multigenerational, Multifamily Modular Compound

Three houses and a shared accessory building make up this innovative use of an infill lot in central Austin, Texas
Dec. 30, 2024
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Case Studies

Los Angeles ADU Marries Unique Renewable Materials With Contemporary Design Flair

In addition to staying true to the Craftsman-style main house on the site, this all-electric ADU makes it's own style statement
Dec. 23, 2024
Eric Taylor
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Design

Steel Structure in This Remodeled '60s House Creates a Floating Roof

Architect Jim Rill restored this mid-century modern home originally designed by Ulrich Franzen to its original glory, with modern enhancements
Dec. 17, 2024
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Case Studies

Double Gable Roof Home in North Carolina Mirrors Its Environment

With dramatic gables and expanses of glass, this custom home camouflages itself among the surrounding trees
Dec. 16, 2024

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Business

Using Organizational Psychology to Build a Winning Team

One builder shares the importance of understanding some basics of psychology to hire and develop the strongest team
Dec. 26, 2024
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Business

Crafting a Comprehensive Vehicle Use Agreement for Your Contracting Company

Without written protocols, contractors remain liable for how employees use vehicles. These tips from a lawyer can protect you
Dec. 11, 2024
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Backstory

Ryan Perrone is Defining His Own Name in Custom Building in Sarasota

Rather than join the successful family building company, Sarasota builder Ryan Perrone wanted to define the Perrone name for himself. Today, he’s closing in as a competitor to...
Nov. 21, 2024
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Leadership

Leading a Custom Building Business Post-Natural Disaster

An unexpected hurricane upended everything for Brandon Bryant and his team at Red Tree Builders/Alair Asheville in Asheville, NC. Here’s how one custom builder is pushing through...
Nov. 12, 2024

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Kimbel's first Made in America home featured 90% Made in USA products. It inspired him to co-found the online database for American-made building products, American Grade.
Backstory

American Grade: How a Kentucky Custom Builder is Pioneering Made in America Homes

Vince Kimbel launched American Grade, a database for contractors to easily specify made in USA building products, last year. He sees it as a major opportunity for builders
Dec. 31, 2024
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Podcasts

Alaina Money-Garman: Building to Move the Industry Forward

Alaina Money-Garman is Woman of the Year. Here's how she achieves success by staying true to her values and looking beyond the monetary pay-off
Sept. 19, 2024
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Profiles

Developing a Leading—and Winning—Custom Building Company: Living Stone’s Story

Living Stone Design + Build President Sean Sullivan is the Custom Home Builder of the Year. This is how Sullivan built his custom building company 
Sept. 11, 2024
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Podcasts

How Parity Homes is Rebuilding West Baltimore

Parity Homes teeters the line between custom builder, developer, and remodeler. Learn how the builder came to be on this episode of Women at WIRC with CEO Bree Jones
July 25, 2024

Data & Research

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Data & Research

Kitchen Design Trends: What’s In and What’s Out in 2025?

From expressive color palettes to functional, clutter-free spaces, here’s what homeowners are gravitating toward in the new year
Dec. 18, 2024
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Energy efficiency

The Truth About Propane in Home Construction

The Propane Education & Research Council busts three myths about propane use, backed up by data and research
Nov. 18, 2024
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A large bathroom with freestanding tub underneath windows to the left and double wooden vanity to the right. In the back of the room is a shower with an arched entryway.
Design

Emerging Bathroom Design Trends From This Past Year

From adding sustainable fixtures to implementing eclectic designs, these were some of the biggest bathroom remodeling trends in 2024
Nov. 11, 2024
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Fewer Custom Homes Built in 2023

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...
Oct. 2, 2024

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Products

5 Smart Home Products for Easy Living

From showers to entryway keypads, these smart home gadgets and appliances bring modern efficiency to any home
Dec. 9, 2024
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Design

A Sustainable, Self-Powered Modern Farm House Built With ICFs

Farmhouse style is more than just an aesthetic choice for this net zero, Passive House-certified Wisconsin custom home on a rural cattle farm
Dec. 4, 2024
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Technology

Countertops That Charge Your Phone Are Here

A Shark Tank innovation partners with an industry-leading surface manufacturer, allowing designers to specify wireless charging capabilities into surfaces
Nov. 7, 2024
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Construction

Yes, You Can Use Polyiso Below-Grade, and Busting Other Myths

Polyiso is widely used for insulation, but myths surround the material
Nov. 6, 2024

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Marketing & Sales

Marketing Do's and Don'ts for Your Custom Building Website

Run through this checklist from a construction marketing expert to ensure your company's website puts forth the best first impression for potential clients
Nov. 6, 2024
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Remodeling

The Most Popular Pet-Friendly Home Design Choices

Data from Houzz shows pets are a major consideration for homeowners looking to renovate their spaces. Here are the design choices made most often
Aug. 28, 2024
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The Do's and Don'ts of Print Marketing for Custom Builders

See how print advertising can differentiate your brand and understand what makes impactful print marketing
Aug. 14, 2024
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4 Tools to Automate (And Personalize) Digital Marketing Efforts

Understand the power of digital marketing automation for your custom building business and how it can save you valuable time while producing great results
Aug. 13, 2024

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How to Use AutoCAD to Develop Efficient Home Designs

AutoCAD has changed the way architects design buildings, however, its role in crafting sustainable home designs that reduce energy consumption and minimize environmental impact...
Nov. 25, 2024
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Case Studies

Seemingly Subdued Austin Home Takes You on an Experiential Journey

The architect and builder of this subtly complex home share how they created a functional floor plan while embracing city views and adding pockets of surprise
Nov. 20, 2024
Adrien Williams
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Case Studies

A Condo Remodel in a Chicago Icon

The gutting and renovation of a 1960s condo in one of the world’s most recognizable buildings took a cohesive architect-contractor team sensitive to the delicate balance between...
Nov. 4, 2024
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Understanding, Recalibrating, and Communicating Building Science with Expert Gord Cooke

Building science expert Gord Cooke outlines sales tactics for builders, the future of construction, and powerful approaches to winning clients over 
Oct. 14, 2024