Focusing on perfection won't work for you or your business, writes remodeling industry consultant Paul Winans. More
Adding on to an 1860s-era Italianate landmark home with subtlety and grace. More
Creative design meets sustainable building in this LEED-Platinum whole-house remodel. More
A Michigan remodelers council helps homeowners research cost ranges for common remodeling projects. More
After the Solar Decathlon ends, student-led teams explore mass-market opportunities for their innovative technologies. More
This award winner shows that green building principles can be successfully incorporated into a traditional-style home. More
Natural light can enhance a home and lift the spirits of its inhabitants. Architect Michael Klement discusses some factors to consider when designing with natural light. More
Positive publicity about green remodeling has helped Meadowlark Builders “enjoy huge success Ö in a down market in a really down state,” says co-owner Doug Selby, of Ann Arbor, Mich. But the green part isnít lip service, and the publicity part goes far beyond getting on reportersí radar screens. More
Views, views, and more views topped the clients' wish list. And views ó of towering oak and cherry trees; of wildlife including deer and the occasional great horned owl; and, in winter, of the twinkling lights of town, six miles away ó were what Rochman Design-Build, Ann Arbor, Mich., delivered. That is, after working through some kinks. More