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Clever design solutions for unique residential projects.
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
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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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Waterproof Wallpaper
Materia Collection's H2O Waterproof Italian wallpaper is made of fiberglass, enabling the decoration of environments most prone to humidity,…
Design
Coming Soon: The New American Remodel 2019
The 2019 New American Remodel will blend modern design with a farm-to-table lifestyle
Construction
Clip-Together Building System Adapts to Regional Codes
A team from a German university has developed a clip-together wood structural system that can be adapted to regional building codes. ClipHut is…
Design
Never Short On Space
Home prices are high, inventories are shallow, and personal savings are rising, which is leading everyone to say 2018 is the year of remodeling.…
Backstory
Backstory: Good Chemistry
A scientist and an accountant combine their varied skills in a sustainable building company
Case Studies
Energy Efficiency: Getting to Net Zero
Homes that meet Passive House standards require less investment in solar to achieve net zero
Design Spotlight
Design Spotlight: Surfaces + Textures by Wendy Ackerman
An artist's viewpoint and a talented tile setter created these original mosiac designs
Design Spotlight
Surfaces + Textures by Tina Ramchandani and Maureen McDermott
Creating drama with wallpaper, slabs, and faux concrete
Design Spotlight
Surfaces + Textures by Jennifer Stoner
Making bold statements and subtle accents with wall (and ceiling) paper