Simple stairs have just two components. The flat board that your foot steps on is called a tread. The treads connect to side ...

Concepts about starter homes seem inconsistent with today’s prices and expansive floor plans, leaving many first-time homebuyers with few options.

Brand used local hemlock for exterior siding and interior wall paneling, floors and built-in cabinetry. When a few oak trees ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit a whopping 7.23% in August, an eye-watering number for anyone looking to buy a house. And many prospective homebuyers have decided that if they have to pay ...

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or want to upgrade from your current house, you may be weighing whether to buy an existing home or build a new one. Many factors influence this decision, from ...

Homebuilding has slowed as Americans face economic uncertainty and high mortgage rates. Here, construction workers install a lumber roof on a new home last month in Laveen, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin ...

The building of new homes plummeted in March, government data showed on Tuesday, at a time when the housing market is struggling with supply, which has contributed to elevated home prices. Housing ...

Determine the specific rooms you want, not just the overall square footage, advises Scott Powell, founder of New Leaf Custom Homes. Powell built this Dallas property; architecture is by The Design ...

The new Capps Home Building Center–Altavista will focus on serving professional building contractors and custom home builders ...

Interested in buying a new-construction home? You’re far from alone: A recent study by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) found that more than 3 in 5 homebuyers would prefer to purchase ...