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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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Resilient Design: Ready for Natural Disasters
Resilient design creates homes that can survive natural disasters and stay functional in the aftermath
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Design Details: Raising An Eyebrow
A Minnetonka, Minn. builder answers the call to build a Craftsman-style house that doesn't look like every other Craftsman
Design Spotlight
Design Spotlight: Kitchens by Sarah Kahn Turner
A kitchen design by Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath's Sarah Kahn Turner that connects the Japanese shou sugi ban wood exterior to the counters, shelving and natural light inside
Customer Service
Are You A True Partner Or Just Another Contractor?
Building a solid, trusting relationship with your clients is the first rule
Design Spotlight
Design Spotlight: Kitchens by Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders
The kitchen as part of open plan living design by Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders, an integrated architecture and construction firm based in coastal New England.
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The Challenges Of Building Custom On Remote Sites
Building custom homes in out-of-the-way locations poses many challenges, not the least of which is septic
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Custom Clients Opt For Smaller, Smarter Homes
Thoughtfully designed, scaled-down homes are more sustainable, enabling clients to live well with less
Design Spotlight
Design Spotlight: Outdoor Living
Dual landscaping, permeable pavers, and pool with integrated hot tub are among the outdoor living elements featured in Design Spotlight.
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Design Details: Grand Junctions
See how architect Chris Kempel blends classic farmhouse with modern sensibilities