The Range of Floor Coverings Expands
For years there seemed little variation in what home owners installed atop their subfloors—carpet went into bedrooms and on stairways, hardwood flooring was for hallways, living room, dining and family rooms, and tile was for kitchens and bathrooms. However, with so many more materials available today, thanks to new technologies, nothing is an automatic go-to.....
The Flex House Debuts at Consumer Electronics Show
The Consumer Electronics Show, an annual extravaganza to showcase the latest tech innovations from virtual reality to robots and more, was also the site for a slightly more grounded exhibit this year: The Flex House built by Shelter Dynamics and Green Builder Media. Instead of showing off the coolest tech devices in a vacuum, the.....
What’s New in Home Inspections
Not every home owner takes the important precautionary step of having their new home inspected before closing, but it’s a wise idea. Well-trained inspectors today can detect more problems with their high-tech reports and exacting diagnostic tools, as well as allay concerns about the many parts and systems that comprise every home. An inspection just.....
The New American Home – Trends to Try
Every year for more than three decades, a group comprised of a builder, an architect, an interior designer, green building consultants, home building product suppliers and expert contractors and craftsmen gathers to design and build "The New American Home." Meant to showcase the latest in building techniques, products and designs, the house is built in.....
Get Joanna Gaines’ Style Without a Major Fix
Does Joanna Gaines control every bit of American interior design style? It seems that way, if this year’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show is any indication. Gaines’ signature style elements, showcased on HGTV’s Fixer Upper show, include shiplap walls, barn doors, rustic touches and farmhouse kitchens. The number one most popular kitchen design, according to.....
FORMICA: New Take on an Old Affordable Favorite
Just as other companies have done, Formica® has changed its product line-up, from new patterns and colors to different grades and even a sustainable version to meet consumer demand. For years, its laminate took a backseat to sexier granite and then quartz and quartzite. All seemed to have more sizzle and cachet. In addition, laminates.....