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Paying Homage to a Quintessential Cottage
A heritage property in the Adirondacks maximizes indoor-outdoor living space.
Why I Stopped Giving Free Estimates
How one builder's preconstruction services changed estimating from an overhead burden to a source of earnings.
A Kitchen Actually Built for a Cook
Builder Ian Schwandt details the design decisions around their kitchen's scullery and how it flies in the face of the traditional kitchen triangle concept.
Earning a DOE Zero-Energy Ready Certification
Starting with stock plans, a builder prioritized his home's envelope details and made modifications to fit his family and their future.
Energy-Smart by Design
Building orientation, passive-solar design, and a radiant-barrier roof are key to energy efficiency in a hot-humid climate.
A Trombe Wall Solution for Passive-Solar Storage
Learn how a massive concrete wall collects and stores solar energy through a bank of specially placed windows to help heat this Michigan home.
Pivot-Point Solution
Site restrictions and environmental concerns required a "bend" at the center of the house, which keeps the scale in check.
Bold Bathroom Remodel
How completely rethinking the floor plan helped resolve a cold, cramped suite bathroom.
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Builder Matthew McCrimmon talks about how the level of organization that Buildxact brings to his business allows him to take on more ambitious projects and maintain a high level of quality in his work.
First Day at the Virtual IBSx: Stuff I Learned at Builder’s School
The educational programming is one of the most valuable parts of any builders' show, and this class on building great affordable homes was no exception.

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