Single women now represent 22 percent of home buyers, up 14 percent from a decade ago, according to the National Association of Realtors. So what exactly do they seek in a home? More
Sterling silver and colored glass are fused onto hand-blown Czech glass lamps for a warm metallic-edged glow. More
Experts share their secrets to low-cost kitchens and baths. More
Rock Garden path lights feature chunks of polished clear glass bound together... More
With a name like Eco Lofts, developer Alex Perkins isn't downplaying the sustainable side of his latest infill venture, a 60-unit condo building in Atlanta's historic Chamblee neighborhood. Slated for completion in spring 2007, the concrete building qualifies as EarthCraft (a local green building program, similar to LEED for homes) and stands adjacent to a rapid transit line. Oh, and it's powered by 100 percent clean, renewable wind energy. More
Earlier this year, at the International Builders' Show, Warroad, Minn.–based Marvin Windows and Doors introduced the new operable Ultimate Double Hung Magnum window, which measures a whopping 10 feet high by 5 feet wide. The introduction “is exciting because it's the first wood window to offer incredibly large sizes that perform to commercial standards,” Thomas Goetz, product planner for the company, said in a release announcing the window. More
Unique designs, meticulous scheduling, and a focus on customer service helped A.F.... More
By really listening to recommendations from its suppliers and contractors, tying... More
Though some builders are skeptical, consultant Paula Sonkin of J.D. Power & Associates maintains that there is no correlation between the size of the home builder and how well it does on the annual J.D. Power customer satisfaction scores. More
OPENED A YEAR AGO on a mixed-use, redeveloped site, this 60-unit assisted living... More