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Touring a Texas fairytale home

A couple in Texas mixed the German heritage of the town they relocated to with native materials. The result is a charming, contemporary...

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According to the NAHB, many single-family builders are worried about the cost implications of the way building codes are evolving. The...

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Many developments that were starting to spring up during the housing boom stalled during the recession, resulting in dormant wastelands...

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Forecasts are generally lower than projections for 2014

Best Practices

5 Steps to Proper Roof Sheathing Installation

Plywood and OSB are ideal materials for roof sheathing systems, and following these simple construction steps will ensure optimal performance

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Turbines will turn sea water into electricity.

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After increases in hiring during the end of September, the number of open, unfilled construction positions declined in September, the NAHB...

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Big city housing often unaffordable

A middle-income family will find it hard to afford the median-priced home in just over half of the country’s 25 largest cities, Interest.com...

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CNN Money reports that in and around Cleveland, nearly 6,000 foreclosed and abandoned homes are being destroyed. “For the larger body –...

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Design elements to create a rustic home

Homedit.com says that rustic style is “a design emphasis on rugged, natural beauty,” and offers some tips for designing a contemporary,...

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