Category: construction
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Mystery Inspector 2: Air Sealing Electrical Boxes
How to get a tight air seal and provide insulation at electrical boxes like light switches in new wood frame construction.
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Mystery Inspector 1: Wasteful Wall Framing
An unsuspecting production builder is the object of our inaugural sneak peek. We visited a multifamily jobsite over the weekend to have a look at quality measures being implemented by one of America’s biggest builders. The houses are framed, plumbed, wired, ducted, and in the process of being insulated — a prime opportunity for a…
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Honey, I 3D-Printed the Kids! 7 Emerging Technologies in 3D-Printing
3-D printing is one of the hottest emerging technologies out there right now, partly due to the amazing potential it has to change our lives. We love instant gratification, and 3-D printing offers that in oh so many ways.
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New Design Trends Take Hold as Housing Recovers
Three residential architects discuss how buyers’ needs have evolved and what that means for home design.
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FourPlans: Basics Done Beautifully
Looking for a great starter plan? Despite their narrow dimensions and modest square footage, these four plans feature modern open layouts and amenities that buyers will love.
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7 apps that let you talk to your home
Smartphones are being synced with everything from thermostats to coffee makers these days.
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FourPlans: Lots of Bedrooms
Some buyers just need a lot of bedrooms without huge square footage. These homes provide rooms for the whole family—especially a multigenerational group—while keeping costs down by streamlining public spaces.
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Product Extra: New Orleans Inspiration for Kitchens and Baths
Some Deep South product inspiration as we head to KBIS 2013.
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Bold New Kitchen Hardware
Hardware Resources is offering four new collections of cabinetry hardware that take on contemporary forms while offering finishes that stay in step with traditional design.
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FourPlans: Memory Points
Memory points—those thoughtful features that help potential buyers connect with a home—may seem small, but their influence to make a sale is powerful.