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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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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-…
Design Spotlight
Design Spotlight: Children's Bedrooms
A photo wall, a stage, high ceilings, and a secret passageway are among the features for a child’s bedroom presented by two designers and a builder.
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Design Details: Marine Influence
Craftsmanship, collaboration, and a rooftop pool reminiscent of a glass-bottom boat.
Best Practices
Difficult Sites Call For Painstaking Foundation Work
Building a foundation on a challenging site takes planning, patience, and a collaborative attitude
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Entry Doors
The Heritage Series of entry doors by Kolbe Windows & Doors displays elegant style, as shown in this door with its sidelites and segment-head…
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Design Spotlight: Specialty Rooms
See how two builders and an architect executed their visions for wine rooms, a basement spa, and a children's bunk/craft room with access hidden behind a swing-away bookcase.
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Avoid Green-Building Missteps
The road to becoming a successful green builder starts with planning
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Design Detail: Louver Maneuver
A louver solution for this seaside home provided privacy and natural ventilation.
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