Retrofitting a passive home
The best time to design a passive house is before construction starts, but retrofitting a home to the passive standard isn’t impossible.
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Design
DIY remodeling boom likely won’t outlive the pandemic
The pandemic drove an increase in homeowners undertaking DIY remodeling projects in 2020, but JCHS predicts that it won’t last.
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Homeowners bidet goodbye to boring bathrooms
Homeowners’ bathroom design choices in 2020 were heavily influenced by COVID-19, with high-tech, low-touch features ruling the day.
Read more6 design predictions for 2021
The events of 2020 are likely to have a lasting effect. Builders should take note of these design predictions for 2021.
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Houzz Pro, Benjamin Moore announce product integration
Professionals who use Houzz Pro tools will be able to show their clients visualizations of their home with the selected interior colors.
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Heated driveways are a premium feature with a practical edge
Heated driveways might be seen as an extravagance, but for some Colorado homeowners, they offer safety and liability protections.
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Pandemic dampens some renovation plans
Homeowners who were in the middle of a renovation when the pandemic hit powered through the uncertainty, Houzz found.
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3 key factors for energy efficient homes: Greenbuild Expo
Builders have a huge opportunity to build green homes that are comfortable for buyers and more efficient by focusing on
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Homeowners searching for R&R in bathroom remodels
The 2020 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study found that homeowners with a pending or recent bathroom remodel are making style and comfort a priority.
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The patio is open—How COVID-19 spurred patio redesigns
Lazy Sundays sipping craft brews on a sunny patio are a thing of the past. Even when some patios reopened,
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