Toilets, vanities, shower and more.

Mike Venetis, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, of Bigelow Homes (2004 Builder of the Year) in Aurora, Ill. gives us the five products that he will not build without.

Although roofing tile is hard to come by, relief is on the way.

Old world classic designs, Low-E4 glass and mahogany are featured in some of the latest window and door products.

Many builders assume they need a hot, sunny state to even consider installing a photovoltaic (PV) system. While there is a benefit to being in these areas, homes in colder climates may be equally good — or even better — candidates.

Cool roofs — roofs that use reflective materials to limit solar heat gain — can cut cooling loads by up to 20 percent. Conventional cool roofs have light-colored surfaces with colors that work well on commercial facilities with flat or low-sl