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5 Tips for Building a Custom Home on a Budget
Building a custom house can be expensive but these 5 easy tips to follow during pre-construction will ensure that your custom build stays under your budget.
5 Tips for Building a Custom Home on a Budget
Building a custom house can be expensive but these 5 easy tips to follow during pre-construction will ensure that your custom build stays under your budget.

Report: New House Construction in America
In a time of economic volatility we take an in-depth look at the data and analyze what kinds of homes people are building and where the hottest markets are.
Report: New House Construction in America
In a time of economic volatility we take an in-depth look at the data and analyze what kinds of homes people are building and where the hottest markets are.

Backup Power - Batteries vs. Generators
When the grid goes down, what's your alternative? Here we compare your options for backup power in your new construction home plan and how much backup batteries cost vs backup...
Backup Power - Batteries vs. Generators
When the grid goes down, what's your alternative? Here we compare your options for backup power in your new construction home plan and how much backup batteries cost vs backup...

Are Home Fire Sprinkler Systems Worth It?
The code is changing and so are the standards around residential fire sprinkler systems. It's tough to understand if the cost is worth the risk reduction. Our expert shares the...
Are Home Fire Sprinkler Systems Worth It?
The code is changing and so are the standards around residential fire sprinkler systems. It's tough to understand if the cost is worth the risk reduction. Our expert shares the...

Ranking New Construction Hot Water Heaters
There's an overwhelming amount of choice when it comes to choosing a hot water heater for your now home. Our home designer provides a summary of the pros and cons of...
Ranking New Construction Hot Water Heaters
There's an overwhelming amount of choice when it comes to choosing a hot water heater for your now home. Our home designer provides a summary of the pros and cons of...

4 Ways to Control Costs During a Home Build
Custom home building is famous for cost overruns but it doesn't have to be that way. Try these 4 easy tips, to ensure that your home plan stays on budget.
4 Ways to Control Costs During a Home Build
Custom home building is famous for cost overruns but it doesn't have to be that way. Try these 4 easy tips, to ensure that your home plan stays on budget.