13 Kitchen and Bath Design Trends from Industry Pros
Every year, the National Association of Home Builders and the National Kitchen and Bath Association team up to bring industry professionals, like our company, a top-notch tradeshow. Over 100,000 builders, remodelers and design professionals from across the global come together for a three-day event, Design and Construction Week™ new products are available to see, and […]
Laundry Room Design
Laundry rooms are getting a lot of attention and for good reason. For starters, on average, women spend 17 minutes a day on laundry – that’s nearly 2 hours a week! Laundry ranks third in household chores, just behind interior cleaning and cooking. Secondly, laundry rooms are one of the top renovation spends, according to […]
Master Bathroom Design Trends
We are often looking for new inspiration: new ways to organize, new ways to become healthy and new ideas for the home. Top renovations continue to be kitchens, living rooms and the master bathroom, and it is here where homeowners are seeking to personalize this space to match their needs and style. We’ve organized a […]
The Rising Costs of New Home Construction Materials
The costs of materials used in new home construction are rising, thanks to a few key factors including U.S. tariffs, Canadian rail delays and hurricane rebuilding efforts. Let’s take a closer look at each of those factors. Lumber tariffs from Canada In November 2017, a 20.83% tariff on shipments of softwood lumber from […]
What Is a Spec Home: Pros and Cons
Building a home involves a lot of big decisions. Luckily, prospective new homeowners have options. While many people opt for custom builds, choosing a spec home is also a valid and popular choice. This article answers the question, “What is a spec home?” and provides some advantages for choosing this option. What Is a […]
5 Key Considerations When Building an Energy Efficient Home
Building an energy efficient home isn’t just a trendy concept: it is the new norm. The choices you make when designing your custom home will go a long way into determining your carbon footprint, the money you save (or spend) on utilities and how comfortably you live within the space. Here are five important […]
