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Using hurricane-area construction standards on inland homes could make a difference, researchers have found. More
After receiving negative attention for lax code policies, Mississippi has moved to require enforcement of model building codes statewide. More
A 1980s Tudor gets a fresh face and some skillful additions to modernize it while still giving a nod to its Tudor origins. More
High-profile acquisitions indicate growing financial strength among the nation’s biggest production homebuilders.With the homebuilding rebound two years old, the nation’s biggest builders are strengthening their grip on supplies of developed land. More
A deck builder writes in that his building department required a soils engineer for a deck on a house more than 25 years old More
Pros from Wisconsin and Florida won Home for Life Awards from the National Association of Home Builders Remodelers for a pair of projects that exemplified excellence in aging-in-place and universal design principles. More
The stairs are one of the most important parts of a deck. If proper attention... More
Instead of trying to create a separate business or division focusing on home performance, perhaps remodelers should incorporate the principles into all their work. If there are incentive programs that help offset some costs, thatís a nice bonus, but home performance remodeling can provide long-term benefits for everyone involved. More
