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57Shipping American Architetural Ingenuity Overseas
by REritr
They say that tough times sometimes spark creativity and force professionals to find work where they would seldom venture otherwise. Chicago Tribune’s Daisy Ngyuen reports that home grown architects run... published 2 weeks ago
60Designer Toilets Flush Down Old Ideas about the Best Seat in the House
by REritr
When was the last time you read anything about toilets? Not just any toilets, but high-efficiency and designer toilets? As a building industry veteran, I can assure you that any time Congress passes laws... published 2 weeks ago
56When Size Matters: Your Down Payment
by REritr
There are few things more changeable these days than the mortgage market. Borrowers must now take note of one of the most important changes, however; the tightening of underwriting requirements by lending... published 2 weeks ago
62The air we breathe -- in the bathroom
by REritr
Production homebuilders sometimes will choose the least expensive items to install in their homes to keep costs low when building hundreds of home per year. Such is likely the case with your bathroom fans,... published 4 weeks ago
60Disney's "Back to the Future" of Housing
by REritr
That line from the classic movie, The Graduate shows a scene from Benjamin’s graduation party. “It’s plastics, my boy – now there’s the future . . ., ” was indeed a sign of the times when the... published 2 months ago
63Put Some Light on the Subject
by REritr
Time was when lighting fixtures were placed merely to illuminate, such as to do homework on desktops, read music at the piano or to cast light next to a comfy chair where Dad read the evening paper. Hit... published 2 months ago
61Making Your Kitchen Svelte
by REritr
There are connections behaviorists have somehow put together over the years. For instance, smoking and drinking can go hand in hand for a lot of people. But clutter and weight problems? One expert says... published 2 months ago
51Enthusiasm for Your Curb
by REritr
How important is the appearance of your front yard when planning to sell your home? The fact is, the view of your front yard is the first impression buyers and drive-by visitors may see, either giving them... published 3 months ago
62Tree Hugging Alternatives to Traditional Lumber
by REritr
How about building your home with shrubs? A species known as Western juniper (considered by many a worthless desert weed throughout parts of Oregon, Idaho and California) has now become one of the most... published 3 months ago
64Ancient Architecture -- American Style
by REritr
While homes have gotten bigger, building lots in general have gotten smaller over the past decade, forcing the homebuilders to look for ways to make better use of space both inside and outside a home. As... published 3 months ago
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