Quality Matters
What Is the Cost of Quality Construction?
A 25-year veteran of the housing industry makes the case for investing in good quality up front instead of paying for poor quality later
House Plans
Home Design Solutions for Narrow Lots
Essential design moves make it easier to deliver outdoor space, natural light, and privacy
Surfacing Materials Take a Natural Bent
Nature informs current trends in wall treatments, countertops, and tile, in natural materials and impressive man-made imitations
Labor + Trade Relations
Immigration Reform and the Leadership Gap
The U.S. is overdue for immigration reform, and it's time for builders to step up and play a leading role in that movement
A Breath of Fresh Air From This Year's Models
On a new home tour in Southern California, PB's editorial director found some refreshing surprises
Water Barrier | Simpson Door Co.
Simpson Door Co. has made its WaterBarrier technology available for flush door designs—…
A Value Proposition
The market is hot, yet home is being seen as a quality-of-life investment, rather than a commodity
Shaker-Style Doors | Therma-Tru
The design of the new Smooth-Star Shaker-style doors draws inspiration from farmhouse, Prairie, and modern architectural styles. The doors, from…
Sales + Marketing Best Practices
How to Be More Likable When Not Face to Face
Effective phone and email communication make you a more compelling person, even when you’re out of sight
Garage Doors | Haas Door
Powder-coated wood-grain finishes are now available on the 360 Series residential aluminum garage doors from…