Month: January 2016

Boyce describes the most useful new products launched at the 2016 International Home Builder show.

From over-the-top mansions to do-it-yourself huts: Boyce reports on the show house extravaganza at this years International Home Builder Show in Las Vegas.

(BPT) - Water conservation isn’t just for Californians and others who live in dry climates. Although the Golden State’s water woes grabbed headlines last summer, it’s not the only state potentially facing water shortages. Nor is it th...

(BPT) - Is your home chilly and dark in winter, or stuffy and dark in the summer? If your home has too small or too few windows, it can be difficult to get the natural light and ventilation you crave, and need for good health. You may look around your ...

(BPT) - Unless you are the latest lottery winner or Queen of England (thank you for reading your Majesty), you try to make your home improvements really count, and sometimes have to choose one upgrade over another. What if we told you there is a rather...

Builder Magazine's latest show house includes a clever idea for first-time homeowners.

(BPT) - It's out there - that next bout of severe weather is on its way. No matter where you live in the United States, the potential for severe weather always exists and sometimes it comes without much warning."None of us really knows what the weather...

Wood-themed products -- both real and representational -- were a rising trend at this year's combined Home Builders Show and Kitchen & Bath Show in Las Vegas.

(BPT) - Whether inspired by countless cable shows or the desire to have the perfect kitchen, more Americans are doing their own home improvement projects. Laying hardwood floors, installing plumbing and replacing windows has become another DIY task lik...

An interview with Ron Barth, co-founder of Resource Furniture.

Boyce explains how the smart home is getting easier to manage with voice commands.

(BPT) - Kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms are typically the rooms in any home that get the most use, which could also be why homeowners, when surveyed, consistently cite those rooms as the ones they most want to renovate. It makes perfect sense to upgra...

(BPT) - Kitchens and bathrooms are not only two of the most highly used rooms in your home, they’re also two of the most popular rooms to renovate, according to home style experts and Remodeling Magazine’s annual Cost vs. Value Report.With ...

You can experience two very different 20th century approaches to house design in Florida: the eclectic Renaissance Revival style Deering mansion known as Vizcaya in Miami vs. the Machine-age esthetic of the Walker Guest house, replicated and on exhibit at the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota through October 6 2016.

Reading the tea leaves: what the top selling house plans for 2015 say about current consumer trends.

(BPT) - During the winter months, it’s common to see shopping centers and business owners out and about clearing snow and ice from pathways, parking spaces and entrances. But this isn’t just good business to help customers get in the door &...

(BPT) - As soon as the first morning frost appears and the first snowflakes start to pile up, many begin looking forward to spring. Images of green leaves, red and orange blossoms, fresh vegetables and herbs help keep the cold winter days manageable as...

A getaway home that's all about relaxation and family time.

(BPT) - While many can only dream of the day they’ll retire, for baby boomers, that dream is quickly becoming a reality. By the year 2030, approximately 20 percent of Americans are expected to be age 65 or older, according to the U.S. Census Bure...

(BPT) - In holistic living, all things are interconnected, which means home design has a big influence on health and wellness. One room where every household member can benefit from the art of holistic living is the bathroom. With some strategic upgrad...