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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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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Telling a Story That Preserves the Past
Custom builder and historic restoration and preservation expert Brent Hull walks us through the careful details of his Pennsylvania Farmhouse project
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From Builder to Influencer
With a social media following surpassing 1 million, builder and influencer Kyle Stumpenhorst is educating a new generation of skilled workers
Construction
2022 Custom Timber Home Building Outlook
A few of top tips from Mid-Atlantic Timberframes for working with timber frame providers, as well as what we’re seeing on the custom timber home building horizon for 2022.
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A Case for Compact Duct Layouts
Energy and building codes now require a high level of insulation, high-performance glazing, and better air sealing—compact duct layouts may help
Construction
Workstation Sink
Ruvati has created a new apron-front version of its dual-tier workstation sink
Construction
Design Spotlight: Spa Baths
These bathrooms from Plum Builders and NÖMI are stunning examples of how to achieve the ambiance and functionality of a spa
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Design Details: Above the Fray
In a densely populated Seattle neighborhood, two adjacent infill sites were developed: The Lookout and Shake Shacks
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Design Details: Stairways
This staircase not only connects the first and second floors; it opens the house to the backyard.
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Design Spotlight: Messy Kitchens by Cheryl Kees Clendenon
Coffee pot filling station, wine bar, under counter storage, it's all there in Cheryl Kees Clendenon's messy kitchen design.
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Design Spotlight: Messy Kitchens by Schumacher Homes
The messy kitchen has become a favorite trend for many homeowners.