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Designing a home for both humans and pets means more than tossing a dog bed…

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Discover how to start a tiny home community and build bliss today.

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Jul 1, 2025 — Evelyn Long

Have you ever wished you could live in an affordable, comfortable home without having to…

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Spec Home vs. Custom Home: How to Pick the Right One (Updated for 2025)

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Building or buying a brand new home is a journey fraught with many decisions and…

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Jul 1, 2025 — Evelyn Long

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Improving the property market requires widespread updates. Real estate standards regulate those changes so buyers,…

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Picture this — you write out a check for thousands of dollars to have a…

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Discover how to start a tiny home community and build bliss today.

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Jul 1, 2025 — Evelyn Long

Have you ever wished you could live in an affordable, comfortable home without having to…

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Jun 13, 2025 — Evelyn Long

Many people may start to wonder what a pier and foundation is upon hearing the…

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Sustainable Building Materials: A Guide to Eco-Conscious Construction

Jun 12, 2025 — Rose Morrison

In sustainable construction, what you use to build is just as important as how you…

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Indoor Air Quality Standards: Best Practices for Sustainable Building Design

Jun 10, 2025 — Rose Morrison

Indoor air quality is one of the seven sustainable design principles. Prioritizing it matters because…

Include water conservation plans in your building blueprint for best results.

Creating Resilient Spaces: The Importance of Water Conservation in Sustainable Design

Jun 5, 2025 — Rose Morrison

If you’re designing a home, renovating a property or preparing a house for sale, one…

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Waste Reduction and Resource Efficiency: Twin Pillars of Sustainable Construction

Jun 3, 2025 — Evelyn Long

Sustainable construction is a smarter way to build, renovate and design homes. With rising material…

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The Power of Energy Efficient Building: A Cornerstone of Sustainable Building Design

May 27, 2025 — Rose Morrison

When you’re designing or renovating your home, you may have sustainability at the back of…

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Elevate Your Pool Experience With the Best Pool Lounge Chairs

Jun 26, 2025 — Olivia Elsher

It can be utterly relaxing to just stretch and stay by the poolside, whether you’re…

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16 DIY Headboard Ideas for Your Bedroom Remodel (Updated for 2025)

Jun 16, 2025 — Rose Morrison

Your headboard is one of the most impactful design elements in your bedroom. It can…

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Lucky people are not magically blessed at birth. They create luck in their everyday lives…

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Why Dopamine Decor Is the Feel-Good Trend You Need

May 22, 2025 — Evelyn Long

In a world where home is more than just a place to sleep, dopamine decor…

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May 1, 2025 — Rose Morrison

Is it time to buy a new couch? The selection process can be overwhelming. What…

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Are you headed back to school? Perhaps you and your employer decided to make your…

Cutest Farmhouse Kitchen Tables Under $600 (Updated for 2025)

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Choosing a farmhouse kitchen table can be an enjoyable but tricky experience. These tables tend…

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The Best Dog Beds for Large Dogs in 2025 (Based On Their Needs)

Apr 1, 2025 — Rose Morrison

Large dogs are a different breed entirely. These lovable dogs are too big to take…