Case Studies
Case Studies
Various case studies on Residential Projects, and Products in the Residential Remodeling and Building industry.
DIY Fails
Here's a roundup of the best (or worst!) DIY jobs on Instagram. This is what happens when you don't #hireacontractor
The Big Reveal: Model ReModel East
The Model ReModel projects are all but complete
Mid-Century Masterpiece
The 2020 New American Remodel is a masterful example of modern design customized for one particular site
Model of Independence
The New American Remodel explores creative approaches to sustainable design
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Eye-droppers vs. Buckets: Choose wisely
I’ve recently begun working with Dan. He’s been around the proverbial block. He’s smart, funny & connected. Up until last week, our…
Micro-fluency: Sí se puede!
Working at my second office yesterday (Starbucks), two latino twenty-somethings and their language choices caught my attention. They were jumping…
4 tips for the coming labor crunch
A CNN Money article this week elaborated on what many construction firms already know: good labor is now hard to find. Some find this news…
How to use information to become indispensable
This thing will change your life. It may appear to be another timemarking commodity. It’s not. This clock not only gathers relevant and timely…
Socialize this
There’s a new business buzzword spreading like Strep Throat. I’m betting it’s still in the early adoption phase, but these viral epidemics (pandemics…
Great home plans: check out this 2,500-square-foot head turner
Today we have a ranch (or if you are on the East Coast, a rambler) to review. It is a Lean Design with a ton of amenities, and it is a beauty. I’m…
The design side - Kicking it up a notch
Come January 2013, we’re taking HousingZone’s already stellar coverage of residential design to a new level. Look for weekly blog posts from yours…
2012 Chrysalis Awards honor 82 cutting-edge remodeling projects
The winning projects were selected from more than 400 entries judged on overall design, the creative use of space and materials, and the degree to which the project enhanced the original structure.
Case Study: From zero to $3 million in a depressed market
How does a longtime builder of new homes survive in one of the most depressed housing markets in the country? By making the move to home-performance improvements.