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Driveway Gates

Driveway Gates

Opening the world of gate possibilities in materials and styles, ready-made and custom.

New Hot Button Features for Boomers

New Hot Button Features for Boomers

Features to consider including in your new home that will help you comfortably age in place.

 Advice For When You Move Into Your New Home

Advice For When You Move Into Your New Home

How to prepare for the big day when you start living in your new home.

Ins & Outs of Interior Doors

Ins & Outs of Interior Doors

How to select the right interior doors for your new home.

Home Builder and Buyer Trends

Home Builder and Buyer Trends

Boyce lists the top home trends apparent at this year's Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) in San Diego.

Home Automation Basics

Home Automation Basics

The newly launched Brillo home automation system from Google prompts some practical advice for selecting the right device or system for your needs.

Teardowns Are Back!

Teardowns Are Back!

The teardown market is heating up again.

Designing for Extreme Weather

Designing for Extreme Weather

Extra things you can do to defend against flooding and high winds.

Plans with Office/Flex Rooms

Plans with Office/Flex Rooms

Flexible designs include spaces that can work as home offices and/or guest suites. Here's a sampling.

Designs for Narrow Lots

Designs for Narrow Lots

How to make the most out of limited space on skinny lots.

3 Ways To Build

3 Ways To Build

Bud explains the three basic approaches to building: Design-Bid-Build; Design-Build; and Integrated Project Delivery.

Best Selling Plan Features

Best Selling Plan Features

From BBQ porches to Jack-and-Jill bathrooms, here are the top selling plan features.

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