Lean Design 3 key elements to creating stunning curb appeal A young doctor was just setting up his first office when his secretary told him there was a man to see him. The doctor wanted to make a good...
Codes + Standards California building code change may increase legal living space of some homes A recent change in the California building code may make homes larger, at least on paper.
Lean Design Lean Design Blog: Review of a high-end 3,800-sf split-garage ranch Better bust out the Grey Poupon for this one. Turrets, steep roof, stone and stucco will drive up the cost per square foot a bit on this...
Lean Design Lean Design Blog: Presenting a Lean-designed, 3,300-square-foot home “Is this chicken, what I have, or is this fish? I know it's tuna, but it says 'Chicken by the Sea.'" We can thank Jessica Simpson for...
Lean Design Lean Design Blog: Authentic elevations and the salesperson’s story I had the pleasure of meeting and having dinner with Charlie Scott the other night. Charlie owns a very successful national consulting...
Builders Lean Building Blog: Some of my best friends are architects and engineers — really! They say a writer never “makes it” until he gets hate mail. In at least four blog posts this year, I have expressed my frustrations with...
Lean Design Lean Design Blog: A quick kitchen idea - the 'upholstered' pantry With Costco, Sam's Club and all the other "buy in bulk" stores out there today pantries are becoming larger and larger. Builders are...
The Sweet Spot Book Review: 100 Best Kitchens & Dining Rooms The 100 Best Kitchens & Dining Rooms This new book from Beta-Plus is a nice collection of design ideas, but definitely more of the...
