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The Nice List: Top 10 Tools for Your Favorite Contractor
An LED light stand, laser level, heavy duty tool chest, and headset with built in audio are among this year's hottest gift ideas
Suburbs Add Townhomes And Apartments To Draw Those Who Want Urban Lifestyle
Empty nesters and young professionals are moving to new suburban developments that are close to the city
Codes + Standards
Guide To Protecting Homes Against Damaging Moisture Infiltration Updated
“Build a Better Home: Moisture Resistant Wall Construction” outlines sources of moisture in wood wall construction
Santa Monica Goes Net Zero
All new single-family construction within the city’s boundaries will be required to be zero-net energy (ZNE)
Housing Market Expected To Grow At A Slower Pace Next Year
Redfin predicts that in 2017, Millennials will move to smaller major cities, new construction growth will slow, and mortgage rates will rise only slightly
New Codes Forcing Some Florida Homeowners To Demolish And Rebuild After Hurricane Matthew
Some Florida residents whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Matthew have no choice but to demolish existing structures and rebuild due to new…
Solar
Solar Prices Expected to Continue to Fall
Solar prices have sharply declined for several years now, as PV module pricing dropped significantly. A new report projects that solar prices will…
Fed Raises Key Interest Rate By 0.25 Percent
Three or more rate hikes are expected to occur in 2017
Zero Energy Ready Home Development In North Carolina Opens First Home
Green Street Cottages recently opened the doors on the first five of 500 planned Zero Energy Ready Homes at the Villages at Cramerton Mills in…
BASF Expands Its High-Performance Wall Systems Portfolio
The HP+ A-Series, a flash-and-batt system from BASF, reduces lumber content, improves moisture management and achieves higher R-values
