Fall 2019

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California Faucets

The latest lavatory faucet in the manufacturer’s Bel Canto Series eliminates the lever handle in favor of a new E3 cylinder, creating a fully modern, streamlined look. The handle...
Sept. 19, 2019
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Getting Prospects to Pay for It (the Estimate)

Bidding is the bane of the custom home builder’s existence. When a prospect drops off a set of architect plans and asks you to bid, your proposal will be one of several competing...
Sept. 19, 2019
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Design Spotlight: Home Offices by Rob Turner

Rob TurnerCRT Studio, Orlando, Fla.A key element when designing home offices is capturing what is important to the homeowners and then creating a backdrop that expresses who they...
Sept. 18, 2019
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Design Spotlight: Home Offices by K. Tyler

K. TylerMorgante Wilson Architects, Evanston, Ill.Two factors almost entirely drive home office design: the personal aesthetic of the user and the specific functions the user ...
Sept. 18, 2019
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Backstory: Just Say Yes

Looking at the way so many of The Construction Zone’s projects seem to grow from the landscape, it’s fitting that the business itself grew “organically,” says founder and president...
Sept. 17, 2019

Design Details: Wine Room That Looks Like a Wine Basket

Project Del Mar Tortuga  Architect Anne Sneed Architectural Interiors, Del Mar, Calif.Located in the California city of Del Mar, this coastal “cottage” exudes the beach vibe...
Sept. 16, 2019
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Guest Columnist: Evaluating Risks and Cost Before Buying Land

A beautiful lot in a perfect location at an appealing selling price can easily attract a custom homebuyer, but builders know the risks. That perfect lot could be filled with land...
Sept. 16, 2019
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Urban Jungle: Infill in San Francisco

Project Noe Valley House, San Francisco Builder Finbarr Collins Construction, San Francisco   Architects Lisa Iwamoto and Craig Scott, IwamotoScott, San Francisco...
Sept. 12, 2019
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Urban Jungle: Infill in Washington, D.C.

Project Forest Hills House, Washington, D.C. Builder and Builder  OPaL, Washington, D.C.Washington-based developer/builder Sean Ruppert only does infill projects...
Sept. 11, 2019
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Urban Jungle: Infill in Chicago

Project Newport Residence, Chicago  Builder DiCosola Group, Chicago   Project Architect Vladimir Radutny and Fanny Hothan, Vladimir Radutny Architects, Chicago&...
Sept. 5, 2019