Home Building Articles
April 21, 2010
The Department of Energy (DOE) launched a pilot program on November 9 designed to
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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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....
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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....
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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...
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January 07, 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...
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January 06, 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...
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January 06, 2010
Brick Holds Up as Homeowners' Siding of Choice New poll finds preferences remain
highly regional. By: John Caulfield Related Articles Save / Share More than 70%
of Americans, and more than half of all homeowners, express a preference for house
siding. And a new survey of more than 2,000 people across the country finds that
brick is still favored over other types of...
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August 27, 2009
Apples vs. Oranges Appraisers need regulatory guidelines that acknowledge today's
realities. By: Joe Robson Related Articles Save / Share Picture this: For the first
time in months a small builder sells a new home. The sales price cuts the builder's
profit to the bone, but it's a reasonable price given today's housing market. The
buyers are well...
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March 31, 2009
There are many options available for anyone looking to build a new home or vacation
residence. While most people opt for a traditional framed structure, it should be
noted that it is not the only option available. If you are a person with a desire
to live in and with nature, perhaps it's time to consider a more natural way to
build. We've all heard the horror story of the pig who built a house...
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