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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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Details: Light on the Land
The ankle windows on this project is an example of a good detail solving a problem.
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Beauty on a Budget
Even with limited resources, it's possible to design and build a custom home.
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Design Spotlight: Storage
Storage ideas from minimalist cabinetry, to pantries under stairs, and drawers below a pet spa.
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Baths: Made to Order
Imaginatively designed baths contribute star power to a custom home. Check out these projects for design inspiration.
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Kitchens: Made To Order
Imaginatively designed kitchens contribute star power to a custom home. Check out these projects for design inspiration
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Fresh Ideas From BALA's Big Winners
Skillfully designed and superbly crafted, these homes are among the biggest winners in the 2015 Best in American Living Awards
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Design Spotlight: Pantries
Two designers and home builder partners share their executions for pantries and butler kitchens.
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Design Spotlight: Mudrooms
Designers and a builder present their ideas for creating a space to hang, store, and organize with style.
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Design Spotlight: Porches
Mike Cerreta Cerreta Builders, Trumbull, Conn. A front porch is a classic New England design element—both practical and charming. Even in cold…
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Design Spotlight: Entryways
Three perspectives regarding how to treat entryways and focal points.