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Felicia Oliver, Senior Editor

Elevators that Rise to the Occasion

Far from industrial, these elevators give homeowners a lift without squashing design.
July 1, 2008

A Smaller Home Can Still Be Beautiful

Homebuilders take note: Here are two good examples of small homes that look good and live well.
July 1, 2008

Hidden Talent

Standard recruiting procedures are great for finding standard-issue employees. But finding great talent requires something better — and the key is to not wait until you have a...
Sept. 1, 2006

Love for the Parade

Everybody loves a parade. And considering the benefits of a parade of homes, custom builders ought to love them more than most. Building a home for exhibition — whether you call...
Sept. 1, 2006

Crafting a Custom Landscape

Custom builders make a serious mistake when they don't consider landscape design until near the end of construction. When landscape architects are involved in a project from...
May 1, 2006

Guiding Customer Expectations

The better that custom builders understand their clients' expectations, anticipate possible areas of disappointment, and communicate with them about the realities, the more likely...
May 1, 2006

Taking the Fear Out of Final Selections

Custom builders who take the time to understand what their clients want to achieve in the design of their home, who educate themselves on what materials and products are available...
May 1, 2006

Details

As builders pick up the pieces from the 2005 hurricane season, it is probable that they will be giving serious consideration to storm-proof options for their clients. One...
Nov. 1, 2005