Fantasy Island
The builders featured in the 2006 edition of Builders' Own Homes were able to to mix business with personal, using industry knowledge to build the homes of their dreams.
The Boss' Boss
Builder John Eilermann 's wife Lisa was the visionary for their new home. She served as full-time project manager and became known on site as "the boss' boss" who was the creative source of nearly everything that went into the house.
As Seen on TV
Kitchens have evolved from functioning as just the cooking stage to the actual hang-out hub of the home. TV shows that focus on kitchens or cooking have influenced home buyers who now want personalized, efficient and highly-styled showcases.
Builders' Home is a Tribute to Nature
Loel Fenwick's home is in perfect sync with nature; it almost mirrors a giant tree house. This captivating home coexists peacefully with the land and animals on the shores of Priest Lake, an undeveloped part of Idaho close to the Canadian border.
Diamond in the Rough
If you're wondering what kind of product will finally entice buyers back into sales centers, here's our pick.
Builder's Home Was An Emotional Investment
The 6,000-square-foot house was on the drawing board and in the ground less than 2½ months from the time he bought the land. Gillis had been waiting for the right location and already had the design.
The Great Talent Search
Hiring the right people takes thought, patience and skill. Are you holding the right auditions?
No Place Like Home
Steve Kendrick faced a predicament. He and his wife, Anne, were growing out of their home but didn't want to move out of the neighborhood where they had established their roots for seven years. The couple felt they had little privacy from their young children and neighbors in their old home. They also wanted more natural light.
In My Own Words: Omega Homes
Avi Hornstein shares the products and materials that go into homes built by Omega Homes.
What Builders Learned When Building Their Own
Being incredibly organized, more tolerant of clients, and more concise in the selection process for finishes and options were a few of the lesson builders took home when building their own.
