Anatomy of a winner
How do you make money in the home building business? Monte Hewett says it's not rocket science, but you ought to follow a few key principles to stay profitable as you grow: "I'm an infill builder. I don't develop land. I don't build in master-planned communities where we'd have to compete with the big national builders.
Safety Tubs
The new acrylic walk-in bathtub by Safety Tub is ideal for adult-active community projects. The Safety Tub has a watertight, walk-in door that allows for easy entry and exit, an easy-grip ergonomic latch and seating height that is comfortable for adults. In addition to its slip-resistant floor, the Safety Tub is offered with these additional options: temperature control, air jets and/or water j...
Shedding light on a narrow lot
Building in both the city and suburbs of St. Louis, CF. Vatterott Construction Co. is always on the lookout for a new product type to add to its portfolio in either or both of those market segments. The company recently created Tower Grove, a new, upscale house plan for tight lots. A display model was introduced to the public last fall as part of a local single-site, multi-builder, parade-style...
TOTO
The Aquia dual flush toilet enables homeowners to select the level of water to use each time the toilet is flushed. The dual-button flush activator is incorporated into the lid and designed to easily distinguish between the heavy flush option - 1.6 gallons and the lighter mode - .9 gallons. The Aquia can save homeowners almost 20 percent on water usage than a normal ultra-flow toilet.
