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Explaining the differences between a carpenter and a general contractor.
Getting a loan for that weekend getaway house is possible, although you may find some requirements to be stiffer than for your primary home.
A simple deck designed to make an easy transition from house to garden.
Building an energy efficient house begins with orientation to the sun and taking advantage of thermal mass.
A veteran architect shares his strategies for marrying function and style.
A new plan by Peter Brachvogel and Stella Carosso celebrates living in touch with nature.
Showing ways to customize one plan with variations in exterior treatment.
Experts at the 2014 Home Builder Show listed new home buyer trends, including rising interest in sound proofing, matte finishes, maximizing storage, and more.
An introduction to engineered wood floors.
Demand for multigenerational housing shows no signs of abating. Builders in the West were first out of the gate with targeted designs, but the rest of the country is catching up.
Nominees for Best Kitchens & Baths in Supporting Roles! (More Finalists in our HOWIE Design Awards...)
Explaining how electric and hydronic radiant heat in floors works, and the basic ways to use it.
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