October 2016

Quality Matters

Controlling cracks in stucco lessens the potential for more serious problems below the surface, but it requires a dedicated process and attention to detail

stucco best practices to prevent cracking

Design

House Review: Luxury Homes

Scale, functionality, finishes, and attention to detail distinguish the best-executed luxury homes

Sales Lead Tracking

What Is a Lead Worth?

Here’s how to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth from hard-won traffic, prospects, and appointments

Moisture Management

Mold Remediation: Telling Fact From Fiction

A tighter building envelope makes it more important than ever to be informed and vigilant about mold

Mold remediation is needed for the mold in this home's walls and framing

Products

Side-by-Side Refrigerator | Dacor

Big-time chefs need big refrigerators—but so do homeowners. Dacor’s Discovery 42-Inch Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator has plenty of room...

Products

The Best New Trends in Bath Products

The bath has evolved into an individualized, spa-like retreat, via clean-lined, tech-smart products that reflect the owners’ tastes and personalities

Products

Wine Storage Cabinet | Liebherr

With high-performance features and easy-to-use functions, the HWg 1803 wine storage cabinet from Liebherr Appliances fits today’s modern...

Products

Ice Machine | True Refrigeration

True Refrigeration has added an undercounter ice machine to its True Residential product line. The Clear Ice Machine is perfect for...

Products

Induction Cooktop | Verona

Direct heat allows induction cookers, such as the Verona 36-Inch Induction 5-Zone Cooktop, to cook food safely and efficiently. The five...

Products

Electric Pizza Oven | GE

The Monogram Pizza Oven from GE fits into a standard wall oven cavity and incorporates a compact interior ventilation system, requiring no...

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

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features