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Building Envelope

4 Panelized Systems That Save Time and Labor

SYSTEMS APPROACH: PREFAB AND PANELIZED FRAMING PACKAGES OFFER RELIEF FROM THE LABOR CRUNCH

Home Exteriors

5 High-Performance Roofing Options With Good Looks

ROOF TOPS: OPTIONS ABOUND FOR ENHANCED LOOKS AND HIGH PERFORMANCE WITH ASPHALT

Kitchen + Bath

5 Outdoor Kitchen Products for Alfresco Summer Dining

INCREASINGLY, OUTDOOR KITCHENS MIRROR THEIR INTERIOR COUNTERPARTS

Home Exteriors

Riding the Rails: 6 Cable Railings for Decks and Outdoor Living Spaces

AS INTEREST IN OUTDOOR LIVING INCREASES, RAILING DESIGN BECOMES MORE IMPORTANT

Kitchen + Bath

Fancy Free: 6 Artistic Freestanding Baths

AS MUCH AN ART PIECE AS A BATHING APPARATUS, THE FREESTANDING TUB IS ONE OF THE HOTTEST TRENDS IN BATH DESIGN

Windows, Doors + Hardware

Geometry and Views Guide Window Selections for Modern Seattle Gem

Surrounded by water and mountains, many Seattle homes are blessed with killer views. But maximizing them often requires thoughtful design...

Home Appliances

9 Matte Black and Warm Metallic Finishes for Kitchens and Baths

For years, stainless steel, satin nickel, and polished chrome have been the go-to finishes in kitchens and baths. And while those looks aren...

Home Exteriors

8 Workwear Products Tough Enough for Winter

In many areas, construction doesn’t stop for colder temps, rain, wind, or snow. Luckily, workwear manufacturers are ready with under layers,...

Tools + Construction Equipment

8 Work Trucks and Vans for 2018

Pickup truck makers are rolling out next year’s models, and there’s a little something for every contractor, including innovative safety...

Kitchen + Bath

Before and After: A Historic and Modern Transformation in Phoenix

From the front, a gut remodel by Contramark Design and Foundry12 in a Phoenix historic district looks similar to the home’s original 1930s...

Made in America

18 Home Building Products Made in the USA

Building products manufacturing is a global industry, and high-quality, eye-catching wares come from all around the world. But there’s...

Kitchen + Bath

Sleek Storage: Today’s Kitchen Cabinets Favor Simplicity, Practicality

INSIDE AND OUT, TODAY’S KITCHEN CABINETS FAVOR SIMPLICITY AND PRACTICALITY

Kitchen + Bath

Before and After: Glass and Texture Modernize A Maryland Kitchen

As repeat clients, the homeowners of this Potomac, Md., kitchen allowed Carnemark design+build a bit of freedom in how it approached their...

Heating, Cooling + Electrical

Heating Up: Water Heater Efficiency, Innovations Continue to Grow

WATER HEATER EFFICIENCY, OPTIONS, AND INNOVATIONS CONTINUE TO GROW

Heating, Cooling + Electrical

A New Resource Center Offering Strategies for Livable Remodeling

BuildClean, a manufacturer of dust control solutions (see story here), has launched an online Resource Center filled with strategies to help...

Heating, Cooling + Electrical

Residential Standby Generators Offer Advanced Operation, Peace of Mind

BALANCE OF POWER: RESIDENTIAL STANDBY GENERATORS OFFER ADVANCED OPERATION AND PEACE OF MIND

Tools + Construction Equipment

Battery Technology Takes Cordless Tools Into New Territories

Cordless tools offer installers a freedom like no other—to roam the jobsite without concern about tripping over cords or moving compressors....

Kitchen + Bath

Advancing Technologies Bring Electronic Faucets to the Forefront

Whether washing hands after using the loo or rinsing off after prepping the Thanksgiving turkey, hands-free faucets offer homeowners a...

Residential Products Online

Green Products Continue to Evolve, But Do They Still Matter?

When it comes to green products, what’s important to home buyers has shifted over time

Kitchen + Bath

Before and After: Designer Nadia Subaran Transforms a Tired Maryland Kitchen

Presented with a dark, 157-square-foot kitchen, designer Nadia Subaran eliminated doors and added creative storage to give the space a new...

Home Exteriors

Proper Toppers: 6 Roofing Options With Vibrant Colors, Enhanced Features

ROOFING MAKERS EYE VIBRANT COLORS, ENHANCED FEATURES TO MOVE ASPHALT BEYOND COMMODITY STATUS

Technology + Smart Homes

12 Handy Apps to Boost Efficiencies for Building Pros

The adage that “there’s an app for that” has a ring of truth to it, and the business of construction is no exception. Whether you’re trying...

Johnson Hardware 1500SC Series All Steel Split Studs Pocket Door Frame Kit three versions

Heating, Cooling + Electrical

Does Your Home Need a Heat or Energy Recovery Ventilator?

TIGHTER HOMES AND STRICTER CODES ARE DRIVING INCREASED USE OF HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATORS AND ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATORS. WHICH ONE DO YOU NEED?

Residential Products Online

Energy-Efficient Features Among Top Trends in Annual NAHB Survey

NAHB released the results of its latest new-home trends survey, and the list of in-demand features indicates that energy-efficiency remains...

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

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