Lock-and-Leave Home Design: How to Increase Your Free Time and Security
With so many homeowners looking for ways to cut back on their busy lives and enjoy more quality time with friends and families, the lock-and-leave home seems to be the perfect solution.
Glen's Contractor Tip Corner: Short Jogs
I had a call this week from a contractor who wanted to know if there was an easy way to build a two foot jog into a wall. This brought back flashbacks of when I used to attempt to interlock corners thinking the strength of the interlock was going to hold things together during concrete placement.
6 Alternative Building Materials for 2019
15 Building Products Designed to Withstand Natural Disasters
While many buildings these days are designed with the same basic principles, there are times when exceptions need to be made.
Simple Ways to Save Money On Your Build
As builders and buyers look to continually fight rising costs, making small changes and minor substitutions, as a way of value engineering, can largely impact the final cost of a build.
23 Must-Haves When Building an Energy-Efficient Home
23 Must-Haves When Building an Energy-Efficient Home
Millennials further appreciate that energy-efficient homes provide a high level of comfort and safety to their families, and will increase the resale value of the house.
Understanding ICC 500 Storm Shelter Requirements and the Best Materials to Utilize
Tips for Hiring & Working with Residential Architects
A Superior Solution to Thermal Bridging