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
Custom Builder
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
Business
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
Custom Builder
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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Design
Entry Doors
The Heritage Series of entry doors by Kolbe Windows & Doors displays elegant style, as shown in this door with its sidelites and segment-head…
Construction
Sink
Galassia’s vintage-inspired Reversible Farmer Sink measures 30 by 18 inches with a 10-inch depth and has a counter-flush front apron that makes it easy for users to reach into the basin.
Architecture
Make Custom Kitchens and Baths Pencil Out
Cabinetry alone can send a budget spiraling out of control. Make sure clients understand their options and what they cost.
Awards
BALA-Winning Custom Homes Set High Standards
Three Platinum winners from the 2016 Best in American Living Awards show how custom is done
Construction
Could Transparent Wood Be Building Material For the Future?
Scientists create a process to render wood transparent and stronger than glass or plastic
Construction
Porcelain Tiles
Daltile’s six new collections have the look of stone and are available in two finishes.
Construction
Ceramic Tile
Various colors (plain and bright) and patterns (contemporary and trendy) are mixed into each box, giving installers more freedom when creating designs.
Construction
Colorful Ranges
BlueStar’s Platinum range now comes in the two Pantone 2016 Colors of the Year
Construction
Bath Fixtures
Venerable French designer Philippe Starck created wash bowls, bathtubs,and furniture for Duravit’s Cape Cod line.
Construction
Wood Vanity
The Jeffrey Alexander Cade Contempo Vanity is the latest offering from Hardware Resources.