A growing number of builders, remodelers and architects are using the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) to design and construct green-certified single-family homes and multifamily buildings, and for certified green...
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There’s no doubt that we live in a connected age. Sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices continue to proliferate, infiltrating every corner of our lives and making everyday functionalities...
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Black can be an intimidating color to work with, but for certain applications, it shines like a diamond – and one of the current hottest design trends for both homes...
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With the ever-increasing focus on reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions, more consumers, home buyers and home owners want to do their part to help, and they are turning to...
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In a previous related blog, I spent some time discussing the important role that the AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS) and our WDMA Hallmark Certification Program play in...
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When it comes to commercial and residential building products, standards exist to establish baseline levels of performance, quality or safety. When a building code requires a product to meet certain...
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NAHB surveyed nearly 4,000 home buyers — those who have either recently purchased a home or plan to purchase a home within the next three years — to rank 175...
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A home’s windows, doors and skylights exist for a number of reasons; providing ingress and egress, sunlight and fresh air are some of the most obvious ones. But today’s savvy...
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The Remodeling Magazine 2019 Cost vs. Value Report reflects the robust market that the remodeling industry has enjoyed over the past year, and continues to show the value of window and door...
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Home builders seeking to build a sustainable home need to be aware of smart thermostats, which are included in the floor plan to create energy savings over time. Smart thermostats...
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