I’m going to let you in on a dirty little ‘not-so-secret’ secret of the homebuilding world and weave in some interesting facts along the...

I live in Western Pennsylvania in a home that was built in the 1930’s. My garage is below my kitchen and dining room. During the cold...

We all play various roles in life, and I’m no exception. Above all, I am a devoted father and husband. I am also a son, a brother, a...

I recently participated in an industry workshop where +/-30 professionals from many facets of construction gathered to help craft the...

We all know that the HVAC equipment is the biggest “energy user” in a home. What’s the second? The hot water heater. Traditionally, most...

A sweeping trend across the U.S. right now is painted brick veneer. Many homeowners are choosing to paint their red or yellow brick homes...

I’ve been in this industry long enough to see the typical production builder wrestle with the superintendent-to-homes-under-construction...

To tackle wall cavity condensation in northern cold climates, we all know that continuous insulation is your go-to solution. By creating...

Disney’s “Finding Nemo” opens with a pair of clownfish who are living within a sea anemone. Fun fact: An anemone is covered with stinging...

Quality can be hard to define. Yet, you don’t have to be Sherlock Holmes to find examples of how a commitment to delivering quality homes pa

High performance adhesive! Resistant to air and water! Long lasting performance! Highly durable finish! Low maintenance! Easy...

It has been said by many who knew him that Coach John Wooden was not only a great coach; he was an amazing person of true character. One...

We all do good work, and let’s face it, we all want to be praised for it. So let’s do it. Consider this the proverbial ‘family fridge!’...

Unless you’re playing mini golf with your kids, successful golfers need to be good at both driving the ball off the tee and putting the...

“My trades just aren’t building homes the way that I want them to. Help!” A process that results in consistent, well-built homes...

Supply chain issues, compounded by labor shortages, have forced builders to “improvise, adapt, overcome.” All good, and in recent times,...

Let’s be honest: It is more than tempting to cut corners in today’s unbelievably hectic environment. In fact, it almost feels like a...

In our work with many of the top U.S. production builders, we have found that the ones with the fewest callbacks and the happiest...