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After watching the costly struggle of a landlord's renovation, a New Hampshire couple chose to build new, creating a farmhouse that looks traditional but performs like the ...

From its large sliding glass doors to its concrete flooring, this 914-square-foot indoor-outdoor pavilion features a number ...

After purchasing an 8,500-square-foot home in McLean, Va., homeowner and professional hockey player Braden Holtby reached out to Four Brothers Design + Build for help reconfiguring the disjointed ...

The founders' backgrounds in music and graphic design influence their approach to project management and client engagement. A pivotal moment was embracing humility and seeking expertise, which ...

This 1,850-square-foot custom home balances traditional Japanese elements with contemporary style to meet local zoning requirements. Japanese-inspired design elements can be found throughout the home, ...

Post-frame custom builder Kyle Stumpenhorst’s instructional videos offer advice and expertise for every stage of the framing process. (Image: LP Building Solutions) Kyle Stumpenhorst is the founder ...

The design process begins with an investment guide to align client budgets with material choices, ensuring realistic expectations from the start. Phased remodeling allowed for strategic sequencing, ...