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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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Best Practices

Resilient Design: Ready for Natural Disasters

Resilient design creates homes that can survive natural disasters and stay functional in the aftermath

Customer Service

Are You A True Partner Or Just Another Contractor?

Building a solid, trusting relationship with your clients is the first rule

Design

Diplomacy Goes A Long Way With Infill

Custom infill projects require architects and builders to play nice with neighbors and planning officials

Best Practices

Simple Steps Toward Universal Design In Bathrooms

Universal design means being inclusive when you design and build rooms. If you design for yourself, it will only work for you. Dan Morrison, editor…

Design

Bathroom Fixtures

DuraSquare, is new take on the Duravit's signature style of clean lines and precise edges.

Leadership

Is A GMP Contract Right For You?

Guaranteed maximum price contracts require a true team effort and an open-book policy

Best Practices

Difficult Sites Call For Painstaking Foundation Work

Building a foundation on a challenging site takes planning, patience, and a collaborative attitude

Design

Avoid Green-Building Missteps

The road to becoming a successful green builder starts with planning

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

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