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How to Convert a Garage Into an Apartment

By: Douglas Bond April 5, 2022 Leave a Comment

Herringbone wood floors in a master bedroom.

Have you noticed that while families grow and change, houses do not? Maybe a newborn has joined the family, or your children have turned into teenagers and need separate bedrooms; or maybe you have an aging parent who needs special care. Whatever the reason, changes in life and family happen more easily than changes in the limited space inside the four walls of our houses. If you find yourself in such a situation, here’s how to convert a garage into an apartment!

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Basic Construction Framing 101

By: Douglas Bond March 3, 2022 Leave a Comment

Basic construction framing 101 for a new build home.

In our childhoods, most of us played with building toys like Lincoln Logs. Since the Tower of Babel, it seems to be built into human nature to want to build things. Regardless of what you or I do for our day job, building things with lumber, framing house walls, has a certain appeal to many of us. This Basic Construction Framing 101 article is intended to help bridge the gap between building with Lincoln Logs as a kid and building a real wall or framing an addition to an existing house with dimensional framing lumber – but now building the real deal in adult scale.

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15+ Herringbone Flooring Ideas

By: The New Build House February 17, 2022 Leave a Comment

Herringbone flooring in a main room.

Herringbone flooring is taking over as it’s becoming a more popular choice for new build homes and renovations. But what exactly is herringbone flooring? How is it installed? How much does it cost? And is it the right option for your home? These 15+ Herringbone Flooring Ideas can help guide your decision and visualize how it can beautifully transform a home!

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Chain vs. Belt Garage Door Openers – Which Is Best?

By: The New Build House December 9, 2021 Leave a Comment

Black garage doors on a modern house.

Though there are some important things to consider when choosing between a chain and belt garage door opener. You’ve come to the right place if you find yourself asking: chain vs. belt garage door openers — which is best? This article compares the pros and cons of chain vs. belt garage door openers to help you pick the best one for your home.

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Acrylic vs. Porcelain Tubs

By: The New Build House November 5, 2021 Leave a Comment

Acrylic soaking bathtub in a new build bathroom.

Building a new home or remodeling a bathroom? One of the most important decisions you’ll need to make is the type of bathtub in your bathroom. This article compares the pros and cons of the different types of bathtub material to help you make the best decision for your project! Here’s everything you need to know about acrylic vs. porcelain tubs.

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Quartz Flooring: The Ultimate Guide

By: The New Build House July 29, 2021 Leave a Comment

Quartz flooring in a white bathroom.

For years, quartz has been a material of choice for many commercial build projects. But what about using quartz as a flooring option in a new build home or home renovation? Quartz flooring is quickly becoming a new, popular option that is durable, stain resistant, cost efficient, and can give a home a luxurious feel.

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