Want a Tough House that Looks Great? Try Engineered Wood Siding!
How the latest advances and offerings from leading engineered wood siding brands compare to traditional options of aluminum, vinyl, fiber cement and natural wood.
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Category: Construction
9 Expert Tips on Planning an ADU Construction
The latest tips and advice on overcoming the many challenges of planning and building an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) from the hottest ADU market on the planet – California.
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25 Unusual Questions People Often Ask About Home Depot
While investigating home improvement product trends, we discovered various unusual questions that consumers often ask about Home Depot. Here are the answers.
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Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring: Friend or Faux?
With the exploding popularity of LVP, Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring, here’s what you need to know to be sure that it’s a good fit for your project and home.
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Homebuyer Beware: The Perils of Flipped Homes
Low-quality, inexperienced house flippers are tarnishing the market perception of investor renovated listings. Here’s what to look out for when encountering flipped properties during your home purchasing journey.
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Craig Ellwood’s Kubly House: Secluded Modernism Wrapped in Nature
The Kubly House in Pasadena, California was recently listed for sale for the first time since it was built in 1965. Designed by the iconic Los Angeles-based modernist “architect”, Craig Ellwood, the home led us to discover many interesting facts about its provenance and its unique creator. Here’s what we learned.
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5 Inspired ADU Designs for Today’s Market
ADU designs can come in a wide range of styles often determined by several factors: primary and future uses; construction method; permitting restrictions; characteristics of the main house and neighborhood; and climate & geography. Here are just a few favorite examples for your viewing pleasure!
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Why Digital Twins are the Future of Homeownership
You will soon begin noticing increasing references to Digital Twins, as they pertain to homeownership – especially in terms of design, home automation and energy efficiency. Here’s why.
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Home Building and Buying Trends from IBS Express 2022
Key takeaways from the Economics & Building Trends panel from the 2022 IBS Express recap show, including: changing homebuyer preferences; supply chain issues; lumber pricing and housing affordability.
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How to Prevent Chimney Fires
How homeowners can prevent chimney fires, including proper chimney care, the risks of prefabricated fireplaces and the importance of well-fitting, quality chimney shrouds.
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