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Icynene Insulation
- April 29, 2010
- We are very pleased to report that as of yesterday, April 21, 2010, a revised and improved ICC Evaluation Services Report for ICYNENE LD-C-50™ has been posted on the ICC-ES website. The newly revised report puts ICYNENE LD-C-50™ insulation in a unique position as being the only spray foam insulation that can be left as sprayed in the attic assembly. All other Icynene®...... Read More
Debate Over Sprinklers in New Homes Becomes a Hot Issue Across The Nation
- April 21, 2010
- Debate Over Sprinklers in New Homes Becomes a Hot Issue Across The Nation Georgia lawmakers this week rejected a residential sprinkler mandate. By: John Caulfield Related Articles Save / Share The ongoing battle between builders and fire service officials over building codes that mandate the installation of fire sprinklers into new homes is being played out this spring...... Read More
Make Room For Grandparents and Boomerangs
- March 31, 2010
- Make Room For Grandparents and Boomerangs The number of Americans living in multigenerational households grew by 2.6 million from 2007 to 2008 and continues to rise, according to a Pew Research Study. By: Jenny Sullivan Related Articles Save / Share Does that nifty new floor plan of yours have enough bathrooms? It’s a question that may be worth revisiting in...... Read More
Owner Builder Network Receives 2009 Best of Business Award
- March 8, 2010
- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Small Business Commerce Association’s Award Honors the Achievement SAN FRANCISCO, November 7, 2009, Owner Builder Network has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Single-family housing construction category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) The Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) is pleased to announce that Owner...... Read More
Building Your Own Custom Home
- February 23, 2010
- If you’re thinking about building your own custom home, there are some simple questions you should ask yourself, and some answers you should get before starting. What are the reasons I should be my on builder? In a word---Money! In another word---Control! Let’s talk about money first. There is no better way to build equity than to be an owner/builder---but the...... Read More
OBN Receives Proclamation From The City of Houston
- February 10, 2010
- On January 28,2010 Sheila Kramer, Founder of Owner Builder Network, received a Proclamation from the City of Houston's Mayor Annise Parker for the company's contribution to the City's building...... Read More
National Kitchen & Bath Association Reports Trends for 2010
- January 20, 2010
- National Kitchen & Bath Association Reports Trends for 2010 Results are in from a recent survey of designers conducted by the National Kitchen & Bath Association to reveal the key design trends for 2010 NKBA News Release January 13, 2010 HousingZone Hackettstown, N.J., Jan. 12, 2010 — The results are in from a recent survey of designers conducted by the...... Read More
Kitchen and Bath Design Trends Announced for 2010
- January 12, 2010
- Kitchen and Bath Design Trends Announced for 2010 Although the most popular features have remained unchanged, some new trends are gaining traction Mark Crawford, HousingZone Contributing Editor January 12, 2010 HousingZone According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association, trends in kitchen and bath design for 2010 won’t be much different from the previous year, although...... Read More
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