Building Materials
Building Materials
The World’s First Peelable Paint is Now on the Market
Yes, paint that can peel right off the wall—or cabinetry or furniture
Awards
Two Custom Homes Are Among the Winners in Recent Copper Awards
The awards recognize architects, fabricators, and contractors for their skill in design and craftsmanship using copper
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
Custom Builder
Merging Ancient Construction With Modern Living
This vacation home pushes the boundaries of traditional log construction techniques and incorporates elegant details elevating this typically rustic building method
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Construction
Detailing for Dissimilar Materials
Creating adequate separation between materials is critical to mitigating cracks (and worse) along cementitious surfaces.
Construction
Trouble-Free Stucco Overhangs
Transitions from walls to horizontal surfaces are prone to moisture problems. Attention to proper detailing in these areas is key.
Construction
2022 Custom Timber Home Building Outlook
A few of top tips from Mid-Atlantic Timberframes for working with timber frame providers, as well as what we’re seeing on the custom timber home building horizon for 2022.
Custom Builder
Veteran Builder Talks Group Purchasing and Building Science on DuPont's Residentially Speaking Podcast
Builder Bill Smithers decided to leave his division president position for a national builder to enter the world of custom home building. He…
Building Materials
Benjamin Obdyke Liquid Flashing
Benjamin Obdyke has expanded its line of flashing with the addition of a liquid-applied product
Architecture
Design Details: Feel The Burn
San Diego designer/builder Rob Wells creates the Gnar (short for gnarly) House that breaks some rules
Best Practices
Resilient Design: Ready for Natural Disasters
Resilient design creates homes that can survive natural disasters and stay functional in the aftermath
Building Materials
Door Hardware
Nostalgic Warehouse takes crystal door knobs to the next level with a bright infusion of color that lends an unexpected glamour to their heirloom-…
Leadership
Why you should embrace the Hispanic conflict
Shawn Coyne is a writing partner to Steven Pressfield. Mr. Pressfield wrote The War of Art, the most important book ever written for people…