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Faucet, Shower, and Kitchen Counter News

Faucet, Shower, and Kitchen Counter News

From a handsfree eco faucet to a blackboard laminate you can draw on: imaginative new products are shown at the 2015 Kitchen & Bath/International HomeBuilder Show in Las Vegas.

What Kind of Fireplace for You?

What Kind of Fireplace for You?

Wood burning? Gas? Vented? Ventless? All questions to answer before selecting a fireplace for your new home.

Green Resolutions for New Year's

Green Resolutions for New Year's

The top five ways to go green from a Sustainability expert.

Energy Efficient Hot Water

Energy Efficient Hot Water

The 5 types of resource-efficient water heaters now available and how they can save you energy, water, and money.

Stealing Sunlight

Stealing Sunlight

Strategies for maximizing daylight in your home.

Rebuilding a Home After Hurricane Sandy

Rebuilding a Home After Hurricane Sandy

Michelle Goodman and her family replaced their Hurricane Sandy-destroyed home with a bungalow by Brooks Ballard.

Enter the 2015 Houseplans.com Design Awards!

Enter the 2015 Houseplans.com Design Awards!

Call for Entries in the 2015 HOWIEs

3 Ways To Contract With A Builder

3 Ways To Contract With A Builder

Three basic ways to contract with a builder -- and which way might be best for you.

A New Twist On Prefab Home Design

A New Twist On Prefab Home Design

Meet a young design-build firm specializing in the modern houses that combine prefabricated and site-built construction for greater resource efficiency and affordability.

Net-Zero Energy Homes

Net-Zero Energy Homes

What you need to know about getting rid of your house's carbon footprint.

Marianne Cusato's New Book: The Just Right Home

Marianne Cusato's New Book: The Just Right Home

Marianne Cusato's new book is full of good advice for anyone looking to buy, rent, or build a new home.

Building Permits: A Short, Sweet Guide

Building Permits: A Short, Sweet Guide

Why they're necessary, for what types of construction, and how to get them.

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