Some 1,500 building product manufacturers displayed more than one million square feet of sinks, stoves, faucets, tubs and cabinets at the International Builders Show in February in Las Vegas. It was the largest exposition of building products fielded by the National Association of Home Builders in a …
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Innovative new home designs can eliminate energy costs over time Have you ever dreamt of waving a magic wand to make your home’s high monthly energy bills disappear? With today’s Zero Net Energy (ZNE) homes, that fantasy can become a reality—but it has nothing to do with sleight of hand. Rather, …
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Exterior of the 2019 New American Home in Henderson, Nevada. Photo courtesy of Jeffrey A. Davis Photography The New American Home is a showhouse built each year in conjunction with the International Builders’ Show to demonstrate the latest innovations in technology, energy efficiency and design …
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Photo courtesy of Getty Images Like most of our current technologies, the solar industry is evolving constantly and quickly. While most of us recognize solar panels as the blueish rectangular modules that sit on rooftops, there are actually hundreds of options for every budget and style. A …
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The green home 103 Della Unit 45 by Irving Pacific Many roofs are designed without taking into account how they will affect the home. The Green Building Alliance says almost 90 percent of the roofs in the U.S. are dark-colored. These dark surfaces suck up heat and light, which can lead to hotter …
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How to use smart tech to reduce new home energy bills Google Home Hub display example. Photo taken by Tom Kolnowski You may already be using a smart speaker and Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, or Google Assistant to control smart lighting, find recipes, and play music in your home. There’s no …
International Builders Show 2019 showcased how home builders are embracing eco-friendly approaches “Earth’s climate is now changing faster than at any point in the history of modern civilization, primarily as a result of human activities.” This dire warning from the annual report by the …
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Eco-friendly, smart & high-tech The ProjeKt Home, a smart & eco-friendly concept home built by KB Home, located in Inspirada in Las Vegas. Photo courtesy of KB Home. If you’ve ever wondered where tomorrow lives, you can find it this year in Las Vegas. "Where tomorrow lives" is …
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Photo Credit: Maximillian Conacher, Unsplash There is one thing certain about shopping for and building a home and that’s plenty of questions. As you embark on your homebuying journey, you might find that some of the questions you have — particularly when it comes to crime stats (Is this a …
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Oak at Normandy Square by Robertson Brothers in Royal Oak Michigan There’s a lot of talk these days about smart home products — smart thermostats, light switches and doorbells. The buzz has overshadowed advances in basic building materials. When it comes to building a custom home, windows may …
https://youtu.be/HRK8p_cbMbU Congratulations, the builder has finished your new home, handed you the keys, and finished your punch list! You have packed your furniture and cannot wait to move in. Get ready for your move, unpack and enjoy life in faster by following these 10 easy steps for …
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Photo Credit: Getty Images Lighting is not a one-size-fits-all solution for every space of your new home. Before you get any bright ideas, it’s important to consider what lighting works best in each room. “First, you want to ask yourself, ‘What is the purpose of this room?’” says Jackie …
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