Archive for the ‘New Construction’ Category

Build a Green Home!

Monday, February 18th, 2008

The environment is all over the news these days, but did you know you can get your home certified green? There are two major programs: Leed for Homes from the United States Green Building Council and the National Association of Home Builders Green Building Program. The first certifies new homes, ...

Ask an expert: What is a ranch house?

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

You've probably heard this term more times than you can count, but do you know the true definition of a ranch house? Ranch homes are typically one story (though there is also a type of home known as the high ranch) and are most often found in the suburbs. They will ...

Builders Unfazed by Housing Slow Down

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

It's easy to focus on the negative in today's housing market, but there are a few bright spots. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), a monthly survey that has been conducted for more than 20 years, found that home builders' confidence has been virtually ...

Roofing - roof shingles, tiles and more

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

Building a roof or repairing one is not an easy task. There are many Roofing technologies materials and options out there. Some of them may be roof shingles roof tiles asbest roofs and more. Roofing is something that every home owner needs to know something about. If you are a homeowner ...

Room addition planning and cost

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

Before you go ahead and hire a room addition contractor, it is best to consider some aspects of cost and estimation planning. Room Addition Design and Architectural Considerations: Once the financial items have been addressed it is then time to focus on the size and scale of the project, as well as ...