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Home Improvement Companies Divided on Response to Millennials
Millennial homeowners are relatively few and far between for the moment. But they want to be sold on their terms
Construction Job Growth to Outpace Manufacturing
After the recession, growth in the manufacturing sector was more robust. Now, it looks like construction is the best career path for those who have…
Construction: Deteriorating Nails Blamed for North Carolina Deck Collapse
Many deck collapses are caused by failure at connections, typically the ledger fasteners. But this case was different.
Images in a recent NBC video…
Many Energy Efficiency Upgrades Don’t Pay off, Study Finds
The retrofitted homes researchers analyzed only saved less than half the price of the improvements
Homeowners in these Cities May Want a Home Office Soon
Commutes in the most desirable cities keep getting worse, so more and more companies are offering telecommuting options, allowing employees to work…
6 Great Spots For A Second Kitchen Sink
Today’s trend of turning kitchens into a home’s hub for gathering and entertainment means more traffic.
A great addition to a high-use kitchen is a…
Design Solution: Additional Bathrooms
One bath used to be the rule, but these days one bath per bedroom is the trend. A second-floor addition is the answer, but it takes three tries to help clients work through the problem.
How the Supreme Court’s Decision on Gay Marriage Will Affect Housing
According to Realtor.com, the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision to legalize same-sex marriage throughout the 50 states will help increase…
The Robot That Can Build a Full-Size House in Two Days
Engineers in Perth, Australia, have developed a machine that can create the brick framework of a property in just two days, Gizmag reports.
The brick…
Gray Area: Lead Paint and Freddie Gray
Freddie Gray was poor and black and lead-poisoned. The combination proved deadly.