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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
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
Caulking an Undermount Sink in Place
- January 12, 2010
- Builders’ Tip: Caulking an Undermount Sink in Place Click for larger image. I needed to affix a stainless-steel undermount sink to a granite countertop that was already installed on its cabinet bases. One problem I faced in tackling the job was how to get a good silicone-caulk seal between the underside of the counter and...... Read More
Earth Advantage Institute Selects Top 10 Green Building Trends for 2010
- January 11, 2010
- Earth Advantage Institute Selects Top 10 Green Building Trends For 2010 Trends range from energy scores for homes to web-based displays that track energy usage in real time. Matt Phair, HousingZone Contributing Editor January 8, 2010 HousingZone The Earth Advantage Institute, a leading nonprofit green building resource that has certified more than 11,000 sustainable homes, today...... Read More
No-MaintenanceHome Myth
- January 7, 2010
- No-Maintenance Myth Our virtual home designer and building scientist weigh in on defining true sustainability. By: Rich Binsacca Related Articles Save / Share Glimpse the Future: The Home for the New Economy will debut exclusively online, with narrated and photo-realistic virtual tours, at the 2010 International Builders' Show and remain open through June...... Read More
Census Bureau Releases Latest Population Estimates
- January 6, 2010
- Census Bureau News Release January 4, 2010 HousingZone Texas gained more people than any other state between July 1, 2008, and July 1, 2009 (478,000), followed by California (381,000), North Carolina (134,000), Georgia (131,000) and Florida (114,000), according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates California remained the most populous state, with a July 1, 2009, population of 37...... Read More
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