In residential homes, condos and multi-family apartments, protecting occupants from recurring, excessive noise has become a growing and increasingly important part of the renovation business. By doing so, contractors can not only generate more revenue but also literally improve the quality of life of appreciative homeowners or tenants. Noise can come from both exterior and interior sources. Locations near busy streets must suffer vehicle traffic, sirens, alarms, squealing tires and brakes, not to mention passing trains and airplanes. Neighbors that share a common wall often must endure loud, thumping loud…
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The LP® SmartSide® Now Available on the HOVER Platform
The LP® SmartSide® product line is now available on the HOVER platform, allowing contractors to show homeowners exactly what LP’s materials and colors will look like on their homes. SAN FRANCISCO – July 12, 2017 – HOVER, the platform that transforms smartphone photos of a home into a fully measured, customizable 3D model, today announced a partnership with LP Building Products for its LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding line of treated engineered wood products. The two industry-leading companies are teaming up to make the LP SmartSide product line available within…
Read MoreABC Green Home 3.0 Wins Gold Nugget
Publisher and ABC Green Home developer, Nick Slevin, is pleased to announce that the ABC Green Home 3.0 in Fullerton, Calif., designed by Danielian Associates Architecture and Planning, built by Habitat for Humanity Orange County, has won the Gold Nugget award for Green Home Design Excellence at PCBC in San Diego, Calif. We would like to congratulate the design team, all of our product partners who donated their materials, and our primary sponsor, SoCal Gas, for this award and for their participation in the net zero, LEED Platinum project. This…
Read MoreAging-in-Place Remodeling, Minor Modifications Gaining Popularity, According to NAHB Survey
WASHINGTON, May 1 -The past five years have seen increases in the number of remodelers engaged in aging-in-place home modifications and home owner awareness of these types of remodeling projects, according to a survey by NAHB Remodelers, the remodeling arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Released today as a kick off to National Home Remodeling Month in May, the survey of remodelers also revealed that simple and less costly modifications are increasing in popularity. “Low-cost, simple modifications to help people be safer and more comfortable in their…
Read MoreRestoring Homes the Right Way with Building Hugger
Original article by Robin Runyan, Curbed Detroit Photo credit: Curbed Detroit If you’ve worked on a historic restoration in Detroit, you’ve likely heard of or met Amy Swift, who started Building Hugger just a few years ago. They’re working to be stewards of the built environment in Detroit. Swift, who has a master’s degree in Historic Preservation, began renovating her own house in southwest Detroit in 2012, and started Building Hugger after finding that there was a real need for tradespeople in the city. The group mainly does window restoration…
Read More5 Home Upgrades With The Highest Return On Investment
Original article by Gina Pogol, The Mortgage Reports Photo credit: The Mortgage Reports Home upgrades can result in more enjoyment and pride as a homeowner. But some home improvements are more valuable than others. A project should look great and offer a solid return on investment (ROI). While ROI is not the only factor, it is worth considering. Some “upgrades” can actually decrease your home’s value. For instance, an outdoor swimming pool does not appeal to buyers in many areas of the country. Think about your home’s future buyer, even if…
Read MoreBringing Back the Roaring 20’s Through Restoration
Interior Designer Restores Historic 1928 Estate Charm Sourced from Pasadena Star News Photo credit: Pasadena Star News Restoration of a home to its former glory can be hard enough work, but restoring a home to be historically genuine is another beast altogether. Interior designer Jennifer Bevan Montoya purchased a 1928 San Marino estate, and found an opportunity to preserve the home’s original charm. While the house retained much of its original materials, Montoya conducted a major renovation with keeping the 1920’s style alive and well. The home was recently recognized…
Read MoreNAHB Comments on Lead Paint Rule Change
In January, Environmental Policy Program Manager for the National Association of Home Builders. Tamra Spielvogel submitted a letter to the EPA on their proposed rules of lead-based paint programs; amendments to jurisdiction-specific certification and accreditation requirements and renovator refresher training requirements. Spielvogel commended and agreed with the agency’s “determination that it would be in the public’s best interest to remove the hands-on training requirement as soon as possible and supports making this change effective” More from the letter: NAHB supports EPA’s proposed action to amend the existing regulations under the RRP…
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