Lean Design Have master tubs jumped the shark? Sept. 20, 1977, was the day that I breathlessly awaited the conclusion of the shark-jumping episode of "Happy Days." All week long I had...
Lean Design Avoid this costly mistake! After my January 2013 article in Professional Builder, “3 Ways to Huge Profits Through Lean Design,” was published, I was thrilled to get a...
Lean Design Great home plans: check out this 2,500-square-foot head turner Today we have a ranch (or if you are on the East Coast, a rambler) to review. It is a Lean Design with a ton of amenities, and it is a...
Lean Design Two great things IBS can do to help your business in 2013 It is clear that a housing recovery ground swell is underway. In 2013 we will be looking past survival and finally able to focus on business...
Lean Design The Lean design builder profile is changing For the last several years Scott Sedam and I have been spreading the word about Lean design. Lean design is based on creating home designs...
Lean Design The British are coming! Why English exteriors are making a huge comeback If you were ever fortunate enough to have had a pair of parachute pants, checkered Vans or a headband then you probably remember the super...
Lean Design The 3,700-sf 'fairy tale' house “Obsessed by a fairy tale, we spend our lives searching for a magic door and a lost kingdom of peace.” - Eugene O'Neill Nothing brings up...
Lean Design 2,000-sf workhorse plan continues to ring the bell This little plan has really been a high producer. It is simple to build, lean, and has great curb appeal. As a result this plan has sold...
Lean Design Watch out for this extreme common framing error that causes warranty nightmares Whether you call them crickets or saddles, the little patch of roof that is bridging water past a chimney or other element obstructing water...
Lean Design Love story turns to a Lean bromance After last weeks blog about the great match up of Lean and custom homes I received the following inspiring "boots on the ground" letter...
