Professional Builder (1993) articles from January 2009

Professional Builder (1993) archives from January 2009

Number Crunch.
January 1, 2009... Staff Think about it 10 Forbes.com has a list of 10 affordable places to hide out in this economy. No. 1 on the list is Madison County, Ala. No. 10 is Johnson County, Kan. Nothing like affordability to keep people happy. $40...

Rock Solid.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(Edward S. Nikles)
January 1, 2009... By Susan Bady, Senior Editor, Design Ed Nikles wears many hats, including builder, remodeler, educator and mentor. Never afraid to dig into something new, he's stayed ahead of his competition for 45 years and has become the NAHB Custom...

Beautiful toBehold.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)
January 1, 2009... By Susan Bady, Senior Editor, Design Inspired by a landmark California residence, this Connecticut home mixes elements of the Prairie and Craftsman architectural styles. After two years of research, the clients had a clear vision of...

Great Design is Recession-Proof.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)
January 1, 2009... By Orren Pickell, Orren Pickell Designers & Builders When stocks, bonds and commodities are not delivering, what design trends are worth the cost for your clients? When the market is down, homeowners investing in real-estate will trend...

Make a Grand Entrance.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)
January 1, 2009... By Jennifer Powell, Staff Writer A point of entry doesn't have to be just a door and some plants. It defines the rest of the home, whether it's an inviting and comfortable environment or a castle surrounded by a moat. Although there are no...

Notice Anything Different?(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)
January 1, 2009... Susan Bady Happy New Year, and welcome to the new Custom Builder ! From the logo to the last page, we've reworked the magazine to deliver more projects, more people and more of the type of business information you need to run a successful...

Coping with the Crash.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(Stephen Hann)(Paul Magleby)(Interview)
January 1, 2009... By Susan Bady, Senior Editor, Design Two former Custom Home Builders of the Year take stock of the housing crisis and its short-term effects on the custom-home market. CB: How is the housing crash affecting your business? Stephen...

Natural Habitat.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Susan Bady The perfect living environment for a young family, this 9,694-square-foot custom home in Brentwood, Calif., blends natural materials with high-tech features. Architect Rocky Rockefeller calls it a modern Craftsman -- a...

Magnificent Modular.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(design of modular home)
January 1, 2009... By Nick Bajzek, Products Editor Some builders can't see past visions of glorified double-wides when it comes to custom modular building. They're missing out. You can't distinguish a modular-built home from its traditionally built...

Bright Ideas and Shocking Innovations.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)
January 1, 2009... Staff Crafty Metal Staff The 7086 is the latest to come from Chicago's New Metal Crafts lighting and design company. The fixture was originally designed for the Windy City's historic Blackstone Hotel, and now it's available for...

Open Up and Say Wow!(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)
January 1, 2009... Staff Heavy Lifting Staff This one has enough muscle to hoist even the heaviest of the well-insulated new overhead doors. Linear's LCO-75 is rated at three-quarters horsepower, can be used with rails from 7- to 14-feet and is...

Why Building Systems Work.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(Column)
January 1, 2009... By Tom Stephani, Custom Construction Concepts Early in my career, I worked for a production home builder, carpentry contracting companies and building component manufacturers. I learned how prefabricated components helped control costs,...

Break Language Barriers.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)
January 1, 2009... Sara Zailskas The term 2 by 4 triggers the same picture -- a piece of wood -- to most people. Say "2 by 4" to someone who wasn't raised in the U.S., however, and he or she might think of the number 8 or stare blankly -- a communication...

Unlimited Imagination Goes Into Murals.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Jennifer Powell Here's an option to offer your clients: murals. Envirooments: Atmospheric Interiors offers a special kind of mural for clients who dream of living in Paris or having an ocean view. The artist, Sean McConnell, creates an...

Custom Comfort.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Nick Bajzek Contractor Tito Gabilondo, owner of A.G. Service & Repair in Tucson, Ariz., developed a comprehensive, custom HVAC comfort system for a 3,300 square-foot custom home in southern Arizona. Gabilondo ultimately installed two 4-...

$40,000,000,000.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(demand for doors and windows)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Staff Demand for windows and doors in the U.S. is estimated to rise 2.8 percent annually to $40 billion in 2012. Demand for windows is projected to rise 3.7 percent per year through 2012, and demand for doors will grow 2.4 percent annually...

Spec Writers: Remember the K.I.S.S. Rule.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(Carl Seville)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Susan Bady Carl Seville of Seville Consulting in Decatur, Ga., is a green builder, educator and consultant on sustainability. He's also an NAHB Certified Trainer and HERS rater, so he knows a thing or two about writing specs for trade...

39%.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(interior designs)(Survey)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Staff The American Institute of Archi-tects "Home Design Trends Survey" results show special function rooms are waning in popularity. Although the home office is still the most popular at 39 percent, it's down from 61 percent in 2007. The...

A Google Guide to Boost Your Web Presence.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Mark Jarase Well-known fact: people turn to the Internet to search for a new home. Little-known fact: Google has a free guide to help make your Web site more search-engine friendly; many people search for "custom builder", and you...

Glulam Beams Warm Up Minnesota Cabana.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)
January 1, 2009... SB When summer's over and the weather grows cool, the owners of a custom home near Minneapolis can keep the party going in their 600-square-foot cabana. A glass wall, clerestory windows and exposed wood beams add light and warmth to the...

A Wish List for Obama.(SUPPLEMENT: GIANTS)
January 15, 2009... By June Fletcher, Contributing Editor The new president faces an industry in crisis. What do builders want? Troubled lenders have been given millions in bailouts, and Barack Obama has promised to put the concerns of distressed...

7 Essential Tips To Manage The Private Equity Maze.(SUPPLEMENT: GIANTS)(Column)
January 15, 2009... By Michael P. Kahn, Michael P. Kahn & Associates Navigating the world of private equity requires a few basics. Here's a guide to getting prepared. As we kick off 2009, I'd like to outline how you can personally navigate the private...

News.(SUPPLEMENT: GIANTS)
January 15, 2009... Staff KB Home Leaves Atlanta-- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Home builder KB Home is leaving the Atlanta market. Liens Against Home Builder Add Up-- The News & Observer St. Lawrence Homes in Raleigh, N.C., has more than 400...

Pricing Spectrum holds key to recovery.(SUPPLEMENT: GIANTS)
January 15, 2009... By Bill Lurz, Senior Editor, Business Buyers will bite with the right price, Bill argues in his blog, Ear to the Ground. A press release from Lexington, S.C., caught my eye recently. It noted an increase in pre-sold, custom-built homes...