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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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Case Studies
Vacation Homes: Change of Climate
Two dramatic getaways make the most of their environments
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Diplomacy Goes A Long Way With Infill
Custom infill projects require architects and builders to play nice with neighbors and planning officials
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A Mellower Modern
Three New England contemporary homes show modern architcture's softer side
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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…
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Bathroom Fixtures
DuraSquare, is new take on the Duravit's signature style of clean lines and precise edges.
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Striving for Authenticity in Custom-Home Design
No eclecticism here--these two custom homes are authentic examples of modern and Shingle-style architecture
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Design Spotlight: Spa-Style Baths
His and her showers, natural stone, and a Parade of Homes bathroom design are featured in this installment of Design Spotlight
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Design Details: Wheeling Wall
This moveable wall is an 8-by-8-foot barrier and a storage space for large artwork.
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Custom Homes Lead The Way In Sustainability
A range of smart building practices ensure long-term livability and good business sense
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Kitchen Cabinets
Luxury kitchen manufacturer Poggenpohl is expanding its lacquer expertise in a unique way