HOME PRODUCT IDEAS AND BUILDING INFORMATION ARTICLES
Browse hundreds of home articles as you research the most innovative products for your new home. Learn about each building phase and important building tips before you break ground.
Doors
- View Architect Preferred Doors
- Accent Your Entry with the Right Decorative Glass
- Beautiful Divided Lites & Grilles for Front Doors
- Bold & Beautiful Statement Entry Door Ideas
- How to Choose a Front Door Shape
- Casual Entry Doors for Relaxed, Welcoming Style
- Complement Your Craftsman with a Great Entry
- Creating the Perfect Entry for a Modern Home
- Designing Your Front Entryway
- Discovering "DoorWays™"
- Door Styles for Old-World Architecture
- Elevate Your Entryway with Refreshed Style
- Entry Door Glass That Is Pretty and Private
- Finishing Touches That Define the Front Door
- From Phone to Home: Design a Beautiful Entry
- Front Doors Designed for Extreme Challenges
- Front Doors with Chic Minimalist Style
- Interior Door Design Trends
- Interior Doors
- Enhancing Your Entryway with Fypon®
- Entry Hardware
- Exterior Doors
- Panel or Flush?
- Parts of An Entry Door
- Seal Your Home with Energy Efficient Exterior Doors
- Selecting the Perfect Entry Door
- Selecting the Perfect Transom and Sidelites
- Selecting the Right Entry Doors
- Stunning Entry Door Stain Options for Your Home
- The Basics of Interior Doors
- The Best Patio Doors to Connect to the Outdoors
- Why Fiberglass Is the Answer for Your Front Door
Flooring
- View Architect Preferred Flooring
- 8 Flooring Trends That Will Inspire You
- Adding Special Design Elements
- All About Cork Flooring
- Bathroom Flooring
- Beautiful Flooring for Your Kitchen
- Choosing the Right Flooring
- Do You Want Unfinished or Prefinished Flooring?
- Unique Wood Look Tile Flooring Ideas
- Design Freedom with Eco-Friendly Bamboo Floors
- Discover the Beauty of Domestic Hardwood
- Fabulous Flooring Trends for 2014
- Flooring
- Great Kitchen Flooring Options
- Hardwood Floors to Upgrade Your Dining Room
- Hot Flooring Trends Your Clients Will Love
- How to Choose Flooring for Every Room
- Installing A Hardwood Floor
- Millwork Ideas for Your Master Bathroom
- Muted Flooring Options for Understated Style
- Natural Flooring Trends We Love
- Non-Traditional Hardwoods Amp Up Your Design
- Outdoor Kitchen Flooring
- Radiant Floor Heating
- Selecting the Right Floor for Every Room
- Selecting the Right Flooring for Your Space
- Transform Your Window Exteriors
- Using Dark Flooring in Your Interior Design
- Waterproof Flooring for the Whole House
- Why Homeowners Love High-Contrast Flooring
Garage Doors
- See Architect Preferred Garage Doors
- 5 Ways To Green Your Garage
- About Today's Garage Doors
- Beautiful Wood Finishes for Your Garage Door
- Choosing a Garage Door Color for Your Home
- How You Benefit from Efficient Garage Doors
- Choosing the Right Garage Plan
- Expert Answers for Your Garage Door Questions
- Garage Door Trend: Faux Wood, Real Beauty
- Garage Doors That Match Popular Home Styles
- Getting Organized
- How to Imagine and Transform a Garage
- Hottest Styles in Garage Doors
- How to Choose a New Garage Door
- How to Choose Your Garage Door Material
- New Trends for Garage Doors
- Now's The Time To Create Your Dream Garage
- Selecting the Right Garage Door
- The Garage Door
- The Many Faces of Steel Garage Doors
- The Right Garage Door Opener
- Tips for Designing Your Garage
- Top Reasons to Invest in Great Garage Doors
Kitchen Design
- Our Architect Preferred Kitchen Products
- 4 Creative Backsplash Ideas for Your Kitchen
- Appliances: How To Decide
- Appliances That Clean Up Well
- Appliances That Make Holiday Hosting a Snap
- Colorful Kitchen Appliances That Stand Out
- Best-Selling Kitchens of 2011
- Best Brands in Luxury Appliances
- Bring Pro Grade Appliances Home
- Cabinet Accents
- Choosing Appliances Homeowners Will Love
- Choosing the Best Kitchen Appliance Finish
- Choosing the Best Range Hood for Your Kitchen
- Cooktops
- Create Your Dream Kitchen
- Customize Your Kitchen
- Design & Function
- Designing a Chef's Dream Kitchen
- Designing a Kosher Kitchen
- Designing an Accessible Kitchen
- Dishwashers
- Durable and Sustainable Quartz Countertops
- Efficient Kitchen Work Spaces
- Finding the Right Kitchen Appliances
- Functional, Stylish Kitchen Islands
- Get Purified! Selecting the Right Water Filtration
- Great Kitchen Flooring Options
- Gorgeous Kitchens on a Budget
- Hot (and Cool!) New Kitchen Trends for 2013
- How to Build a Better Kitchen
- How to Build Your Own Fabulous Kitchen
- How to Choose the Right Refrigerator Door Configuration
- How to Design Your Kitchen for Better Utility
- How to Maximize Your Kitchen Storage Space
- Kitchen & Bath Faucet Trends
- Kitchen Cabinetry
- Kitchen Countertops
- Kitchen Décor Trends 2011
- Kitchen Island: Custom Countertop
- Kitchen Planning
- Kitchen Sinks & Faucets
- Kitchen Styles
- Kitchen Trends and Innovations of 2017
- Large Functional Kitchen Designs
- Latest Trends in Kitchen Appliances
- Lovely Alternatives for Natural Stone Countertops
- Must Have Small Appliances
- Ovens
- Refrigerators
- Selecting the Right Kitchen Sink
- Sleek Kitchen Faucets That Maximize Functionality
- Stylish Countertop Options for Your Kitchen
- Surfaces That Help You Keep Your Home Clean
- The Cooks Kitchen
- The Latest and Greatest in Kitchen Appliances
- Top Kitchen Design Trends for 2011
- Top Upgrades to Enhance Your Kitchen
- Unique Appliances to Customize Your Kitchen
- What Consumers Want In Faucets
- What to Consider When Shopping for a Range
- Why Solid Surface Counters Are a Great Choice
- Why Undercounter Space Is Prime Real Estate
Stone
- Beautiful & Natural
- Brick for Traditional and Modern Designs
- Choosing a Color Palette for Your Stone Design
- Create a Stunning Kitchen with Beautiful Surfaces
- Using White Stone & Brick to Brighten Spaces
- Define Your Fireplace with a Stone Surround
- Find Stone Accents Perfect for Your Location
- Fireplace Solutions
- Getting Cultured
- Incorporating Stone and Brick in Modern Designs
- Installing Stone Accents Around Your Home
- Use Stone to Build Homes with Personality
- Where to Include Stone Accents on New Builds
Windows
- View Architect Preferred Windows
- Accent Your Windows with Hardware and Trim
- Choosing the Right Glass
- Choosing the Right Windows
- Choosing Windows for Every Room
- Creating a Custom Window Design
- Creative Window Ideas for Your Great Room
- How Large Windows Can Be More Efficient
- How to Select the Perfect Window Treatments
- Homes Designed with a View
- How to Pick the Perfect Window Placement
- Make an IMPACT with Integrity Windows
- Make Your Entryway Shine ...
- Matching the Right Window
- Selecting the Right Window
- Sliding vs. Swinging Windows
- The Perfect Windows for Farm House Design
- Unique Specialty Windows to Define Your Home
- Using Window Frame Finishes to Add Style
- Using Windows to Capture a View
- Weather the Storm with IMPACT Windows
- What You Can Do with Casement Windows
- Window & Door Systems to Bring the Outdoors In
- Windows Bring Beauty, Value and Efficiency to Your Home
- Window Design for Small Spaces
- Window Designs That Make Small Spaces Feel Big
- Windows for Better Peace of Mind
- Windows for Rustic and Traditional Architecture
- Windows Your Customers Will Thank You For
Bathroom Ideas
- 4 Design Tips for Small Bathrooms
- Bath Tub Basics
- Bathroom Countertops
- Flush with Success: 3 Key Tips for Selecting Toilets
- How to Design a Chic Modern Bathroom
- How to Design a Stunning Bathroom
- Bathroom Design Tips & Trends
- Bathroom Flooring
- Bathroom Vanities
- Bathroom Wall Covering
- Create A Spa-Like Bathroom
- Designing Small Bath Spaces
- Designing the Perfect Powder Room
- Designing Your Bathroom
- Designing Your Kids Bath
- Faucets
- In Deep Water: Selecting Tubs for Your Clients
- Nature-Inspired Bath
- Saving the World One Flush at a Time
- Showers
- Sinks & Lavatories
- Stylish & Trendy Sinks
- Toilets
- Vessel Sinks
- Ways to Increase Convenience in Your Bathroom
Building Tips
- 5 Things You Need To Know
- A Customer Experience with House Plan 3419
- All About Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Building a Home in 2021
- Buy House Plans Early to Plan & Save
- 5 Questions to Ask Your Builder
- 5 Ways to Guarantee Your Home's Energy Efficiency
- Adding Luxury to Your New Home
- Being Your Own Contractor
- Benefits of Going Solar
- Builder Finds Perfect Spec Home
- Building Glossary
- Choosing a Contractor
- Considerations in Building a Beach House
- Creating a Soundproofed Space
- Durable Products for Your Most Valuable Asset
- Eco-rate Your Green Home Products
- Find a Home with Something for Everybody
- Finding the Right Builder
- Green Home Building Trends
- Home Exterior Accents & Accessories
- Home Products That'll Protect Your Investment
- Homes that Age Gracefully
- How to Choose & Build an Affordable Home
- How to Choose the Right Builder
- How to Find the Perfect Lot
- How to Get Bids
- Invest in These Key Parts of Your New Home
- New Home Modifications
- New Home Trends
- New Products for 2010
- Orienting a Home for Maximum Efficiency
- Our Favorite Products from IBS
- Optimizing Your New Home's Resale Value
- Planning Your New Build from Home
- Purchasing Your Land
- Quick House Building Questions and Answers
- Retired Couple Builds Second Home
- Saving Energy by Going Solar
- Selecting the Perfect House Plan
- Selecting Products for Your New Home
- Size & Cost Consideration
- Start Your Home Building Journey with YouTube
- Step-by-Step Building Guide
- The Importance of Choosing the Right Contractor
- Tips for Building a Green House
- Tips for Finding Your Lot
- Tips for USDA Certification
- Tips To Save Money
- Trends Defining Current Residential Architecture
- Turning Your Basement into a Living Space
- When You Might Need to Engineer House Plans
- Why You'll Love Downsizing for Your Next Home
- Why You'll Love Panelized Home Construction
- Why You Might Love a Tricky Lot
- Worksheet Organizers
Exterior
- An Introduction to Decorative Shutter Styles
- Beautiful Stone Veneer and Brick
- Build a Beautiful Front Porch
- Aluminum vs. Steel: How Metal Siding Compares
- Choosing Colors for Spanish Mission-Style Homes
- Choosing the Best Porch Railing for Your Home
- Creating a Spooky Entryway for Trick-or-Treaters
- Designing a Fabulous Front Porch
- Designing a Sunroom
- Exterior Products for a Low-Maintenance Home
- Exterior Style Choices
- Fall in Love with Regional Architecture
- Find the Perfect Accents for Your Front Entry
- Five Tips for Selecting Patio Doors
- Front Porch Design Ideas
- Getting Some Sun: Making the Most of a Warm Climate
- Gorgeous Wood Grains for Your Home's Entryway
- Great American Home
- Home Siding Engineered to Protect Against Hail
- How to Give a Home a Welcoming Entrance
- Latest Trends & Styles
- Letting Geography Color Your Home
- New England Inspired Home Designs
- Popular Siding Colors for 2017
- Siding
- The Amazing Benefits of Engineered Wood Siding
- Using Millwork to Complete Your Exterior Design
- Why Engineered Wood Is a Solid Siding Choice
Home Electronics
- Creating a Home Theater
- Ensuring Healthy Air Quality in Your New Home
- Exploring the Smart Kitchen
- Home Theater and Components
- Making the Smart Home a Reality
- Sound Technology
Home Safety
- 7 Ways to Keep Your Home Safe and Secure
- 7 Ways to Winterize Your Home
- Be Sure To Secure Your Garage
- Effective Home Security Made Simple
- Fact or Fiction
- Water Filtration for Your Whole Home
Interior Design
- Add Decorative Millwork
- All About Flexible Living Spaces
- Back-to-School Home Organization
- Bedroom Ceiling Design Ideas
- Building A New Home Is Dream
- What Are the Best Materials for Window Blinds?
- Decorative Details to Define Your Interior
- Creating the Perfect Man Cave
- Choosing The Right Fireplace
- Ceiling Treatments
- Create Mom's Dream Home for Mother's Day
- Create the Coolest Man Cave
- Creating a Home Gym
- Creating a Study Space Your Teen Will Love
- Creating Your Perfect Home Office
- Creative Storage Solutions for the Play Room
- Decorating On A Budget
- Decorating Your Vacation Home
- Designed With Flexibility In Mind
- Designed With Women In Mind
- Designing A Master Suite for Two
- Designing A Child's Bedroom
- Designing the Perfect Game Room for Game Day
- Designing Your Child's Room
- Designing Your Foyer for the Holidays
- Designing Your Master Bedroom
- Eco Friendly Window Covering
- Elements of Contemporary Home Design
- Exploring French Country Color Palettes
- Finding the Right Basement Flooring
- Glass and Acrylic Block
- Gorgeous Great Room
- Great Furnishings Ideas
- Great Shopping Tips
- How to Design a Great Home Office
- How to Design a Great Master Suite
- How to Make Your Interior Spaces Feel Larger
- How to Use Mixed Materials in Your Home
- Inspiring Bonus Room Ideas
- Interior Trim & Finishing Ideas
- Key Elements of Interior Design
- Kids Bedrooms that Stand the Test of Time
- Latest Window Treatment Trends
- Lovely Closets & Built-in Organizational Systems
- Mudroom Makeover
- Maximizing Productivity in a Home Office
- Picking Out On-Trend Paint Colors With the Help of Industry Leaders
- Setting the Table: Making Your Dining Area More Inviting
- Smart, Beautiful Window Treatments Ideal for Kitchens
- Sitting Room Design Ideas
- The Best in Kitchen & Bath
- The Right Window Treatment
- Tips for Designing Your Rental Home
- Tricks to Make a Room Feel Larger
- Types of Window Treatments
- What Mom Wants in Her Dream Home
- What NOT to Do When Decorating
- What Women Want In Home Design
- Working in Your Space: Designing a Home Office In Limited Quarters
Lights and Fixtures
- Brighten Up Your Home
- Ceiling Fans
- Choosing The Right Lighting Fixture
- Don't Be in the Dark: See How Light Affects Color
- Hot Home Lighting Trends
- Sunny Lighting Solutions for Your Home
Outdoor Living
- All Decked Out
- Basics of Deck Design
- Beyond the Grill
- Building Outdoor Kitchen
- Choosing the Right Patio Door
- Make the Best Outdoor Living Space for Summer
- Choosing Your Outdoor Furniture
- Creating a Home Garden
- Creating a Spa Retreat
- Creating Basic Landscaping Design
- Decking Materials
- Designing Your Deck or Patio
- Different Fire Options for Outdoor Living Spaces
- Dive Into A Beautifully Designed Pool
- Enhance New Homes Curb Appeal
- Enhance Your Home
- Get Grilling With a Viking® Outdoor Kitchen
- Great Patio Design Tips
- Gazebos
- Home in the Outdoors: Designing Your Deck or Patio
- How to Build an Outdoor Kitchen
- How to Plan Your Landscape Lighting
- Ideas for a Gorgeous Low-Maintenance Deck
- Ideas for Designing a Great Outdoor Living Space
- Lighting Ideas for Outdoor Living Spaces
- Options For Inground Pools
- Outdoor Living Ideas
- Outdoor Living Room
- Outdoor Retreat
- Planning Your Patio
- Q&A With Jim Ginocchi from Coyote Outdoor Living
- Sizzling Outdoor Kitchen Designs
- Trends & Designs In Pools
- What to Consider When Building a Deck
Skylights and Roofing
- See Our Architect Preferred Roofing Product
- Building Your Business with Composite Roofing
- Choose a Roof that $aves on Your Energy Bills
- Clay Roof Tiles Are a Beautiful, Durable Option
- Tailor Your Skylights with Shades
- Energy Efficient Roofing
- "FRESH" Thinking About Selecting Your Roof Colors
- How Automated Skylights Improve Your Home
- How Skylights Boost Household Efficiency
- How to Help Homeowners Choose Exterior Colors
- Investing in a Roof for Your Lifetime
- Listening to Roofers
- Polymer Roofs Help Keep Homes and Yards Green
- Prefabricated Roof Trusses
- Roofing 101: What Should You Put on Your Home?
- Roofing Systems
- Roofing Material
- See How a New Roof Can Change Your Home
- Select a Roof with Fire Resistance
- Selecting an Energy-Efficient Roof for Your Home
- Selecting Energy-Efficient Roofing Materials
- Selecting the Perfect Roof
- Selecting Timeless Roof Colors
- Shaping Your New Roof
- Shopping for a Virgin Polymer Roof
- Skylights for Every Roof Pitch & Ceiling
- Synthetic Roofs: A Smart Investment
- The History of Slate Colors and Home Styles
- Tips for Selecting Roofing Colors with Confidence
- Try the New Top Down Color™ Visualizer
- Two Things to Consider When Selecting a Roof
- Why You'll Love Solar-Powered Skylights & Blinds
