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Trends: ‘And the Most Popular Home Plan Is...’

 
 

What do home buyers want?

News of current trends usually comes from the large home construction firms that build all over the country, census data and large surveys parsed by organizations such as the National Association of Home Builders, or reader responses from magazines such as Better Homes & Gardens. ...Read More

 


 
 

Green Psychology: What Pushes Our ‘Save Home Energy’ Buttons?

 
 

The real reason we resist saving energy at home may be more emotional than intellectual....Read More

 
 
 

Handmade Touches Add Flair in Modern Kitchens

 
 

The “something old, something new” kitchen combines millennia-old craft traditions with modern technology....Read More

 
 
 

Are Green-Certified Products the Best Choice? Not Always

 
 

For building professionals, durability, a good track record in the marketplace and familiarity with the product may trump green certification. ...Read More

 

 

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