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For Water Heaters, the Heat Is On
New energy-efficiency standards will make water heaters more expensive, bigger, and more complex to install. Here’s what you need to know
Water Conservation Awareness on the Rise
There's more public awareness of the need for water conservation, but the U.S. still has the highest per capita water consumption in the world
Builders responding to demand for more energy efficient homes
Young adult buyers have ranked homes and products with Energy Star certifications as a priority
Jacksonville’s Tight Competition Tests Homebuyers
High demand and low supply means a brisk spring season
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Dimmer Switch Inventor and Lutron Founder Dies at 88
Joel S. Spira was a prodigious innovator who changed the way we illuminate our homes and founded and built Lutron Electronics Co. into a global company
Foreclosed-On Borrowers Are Buying Again
Special Districts: A Strong Option for Financing Infrastructure
Few residential construction issues are more contentious and polarizing than infrastructure funding. Often, the answer…
Amy Albert
Amy Albert is editor-in-chief of Professional Builder magazine. Previously, she worked as chief editor of Custom Home and design…
D.C. may place height limit on rowhouses
Rowhoses in the U.S. capital may soon not be taller than 35 feet
Exclusive Research: House Design Trends
Universal design gets some traction as open floor plans, dual vanities, kitchen islands, and walk-in closets continue to be the most desired new-home amenities
