Category: Tom Daugherty
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FourPlans: Homes with Casitas
Homes with casitas—guest suites that have private entrances or are detached altogether—tie together two big trends: outdoor living and multigenerational households.
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New Design Trends Take Hold
Three residential architects discuss how buyers’ needs have evolved and what that means for home design.
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A Streamlined Home for a Multitasking Family
Designed for a couple with two young kids plus lots of professional clients to entertain, this hard-working home graciously accommodates a demanding schedule.
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FourPlans: Ultimate Master Baths
These homes, which might surprise you with their reasonable square footages, offer dual facilities in the master suite, so no one has to wait. Your buyers will find two water closets, sinks, and a tub or shower for each partner.
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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.