In My Own Words: Haven Properties
Mike Baptist, president of Haven Properties, Atlanta, shares a few of the product selections that his firm likes to use in the homes they build.
Laundry Rooms Become Multipurpose Spaces
The utilitarian laundry room is morphing into a bigger, more attractive space for more than washing clothes. Dog showers, gift-wrapping stations, study areas, sewing centers and potting sinks are common elements. The growing popularity of front-loading washers and dryers is also driving the trend. Laundry room storage has grown, too.
Product Report: New Products August 2007
Here's a look at new products for homebuilders, including a saw that can cut through just about anything and sheathing clips for roofing jobs.
FPSFs Can Become a Homebuilder's Best Friend
A good foundation system is integral to a comfortable end product, and frost-protected shallow foundations can get you there. When the slab is insulated from the outside, FPSFs make a home warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
