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Communities Mandate the Removal of Wood Roofing

In an effort to curb the risk of wildfire destroying homes, more and more western communities push for the removal of existing wood roofing. More

A House Too Ugly for the Beach?

A new home's boxy modern design in raising eyebrows in Kennebunk, Maine — and prompting calls for a new town rule to regulate architectural style. More

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Summit Appliances Ingenious Refrigerator

This counter-depth refrigerator packs 18 cubic feet of storage into a compact... More

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Marketing is a War Zone. Do You Have the Tools You Need to Survive?

In order to succeed in marketing, you need an edge.�In the remodeling space, that edge is social media. More

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Could Ductless Mini-Splits Solve Your HVAC Problems?

Small, low-profile space conditioning units fit where ducted systems can't, and bring efficiency with them. More

Maryland Shore Towns Resist High-Rise Development

Along the “Delmarva” shore, coastal residents are pushing back against intensive development of the waterfront and beach. More

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Colorado Ponders Statewide Code In Wildfire Zone

A governor’s commission is split on whether the state should require fire-resistance measures for homes in the urban-wildland interface. More

Washed-Out Mass. Homeowners Wonder: Is It Worth Rebuilding?

A nor’easter took their homes away. Now, Plum Island property owners near Boston, Mass., are pondering their options. More

In New Jersey, New FEMA Flood Maps Bring Controversy and Confusion

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has adopted FEMA’s tough new advisory flood maps for the New Jersey rebuilding. But he also says the maps may be eased when the final version comes out. Is he right? More

On a Florida Beach, a Tree House Crosses the Line

If you want to know how big a deal coastal construction and zoning regulations can be, you don’t have to look further than the tree house at Angelinos Sea Lodge, a bed-and-breakfast getaway at Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island, Fla. More

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