Blogs on Lean Design concepts and implementations for Home Builders and Remodelers
Have master tubs jumped the shark?
Sept. 20, 1977, was the day that I breathlessly awaited the conclusion of the shark-jumping episode of "Happy Days." All…
Avoid this costly mistake!
After my January 2013 article in Professional Builder, “3 Ways to Huge Profits Through Lean Design,” was published, I was thrilled to get…
Great home plans: check out this 2,500-square-foot head turner
Today we have a ranch (or if you are on the East Coast, a rambler) to review. It is a Lean Design with a ton of amenities, and it is a beauty. I’m…
Two great things IBS can do to help your business in 2013
It is clear that a housing recovery ground swell is underway. In 2013 we will be looking past survival and finally able to focus on business…
The Lean design builder profile is changing
For the last several years Scott Sedam and I have been spreading the word about Lean design. Lean design is based on creating home designs that…
The 3,700-sf 'fairy tale' house
“Obsessed by a fairy tale, we spend our lives searching for a magic door and a lost kingdom of peace.” - Eugene O'Neill
Nothing…
Watch out for this extreme common framing error that causes warranty nightmares
Whether you call them crickets or saddles, the little patch of roof that is bridging water past a chimney or other element obstructing water flow…
Love story turns to a Lean bromance
After last weeks blog about the great match up of Lean and custom homes I received the following inspiring "boots on the ground" letter from…
