ICC Upholds Mandatory Fire Sprinklers in Residential Code
In November 2009, the International Code Council (ICC) voted to keep the language related to mandatory fire sprinklers installed in all new one- and two-family homes in the next edition of the International Residential Code (IRC)
More Bang for Your Buck
Ninety-nine cents a square foot? You got that right. Lumber Liquidators' new line of resilient vinyl flooring, called Tranquility, features the visual benefits of traditional wood flooring, from the wood grain appearance to the unique texture. However, Tranquility is made out of a vinyl material, making it water-resistant, easy to clean and perfect for damp environments, such as bathrooms, kitc...
New Jersey Townhomes Live Like Detached Homes But Cost Less
Well-heeled empty nesters are flocking to The Enclave at Montvale for a shot at large, luxurious townhomes that live like single-family homes, but cost a lot less.
Pure as the Driven Snow
There aren't many products that are certified 100-percent-pure by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Mullican's FSC-PURE engineered hardwood flooring products are available in 10 colors, including three- and five-inch hand-sculpted selections. The company's solid domestic Green Haven, for example, is available in 16 different styles.
Residential Community Planning Moves in New Directions
Over the next 20 years, experts predict a shift toward residential communities that are smaller, greener and friendlier.
A Rare Find
Debuted in November, Chelsea Park flooring from Armstrong's Bruce Laminate line is a five-inch individual plank laminate product in an 8mm structure. It sports the company's simple, two-step Lock & Fold process that fits laminate strips together faster and easier than most other laminate floors. Five unique species are offered, including a one-of-a-kind Island Koa, whose hardwood counterpar...
Labor + Trade Relations
Trade Partner Councils Pay Off for Home Builders
Home builders that have championed trade partner councils (TPCs), and industry consultants who have helped put them together, say having one can pay off with a host of benefits for the builder, and probably even more for participating trades
Smart and Fashionable
The company's MagneDock docking system and optional SmartTouch technology make Brizo's Venuto faucets both user-friendly and durable
Trade Partner Council Meeting: First-Person Account
A first-person account of K. Hovnanian's Mid-Atlantic trade partner council gathering that was held November, 2009.
High Style on the Gridiron
Introducing Urban Architecture and its collection of unique lighting pieces. Shown here is the Gridiron Lantern
