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Michigan couple builds heirloom home for family gatherings

by Fernanda Perez

The homeowners—a retired couple with 13 grandchildren—collaborated closely on the project. A new home in Ada, Michigan, just outside Grand Rapids, blends old-world charm with modern family living. Oxbow Manor, a 3,000-square-foot residence, sits in a neighborhood designed to echo historic architecture. The setting inspired interior designer Ella Baker to craft a space that feels established yet personal, avoiding any trace of forced antiquity. A home built for generations The…

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Their Adore Your Floor Guarantee ensures customers will love their floor, or it will be replaced. The store offers a wide array of both residential and commercial flooring, encompassing carpet, laminate, hardwood, luxury vinyl, and tile—all tailored to meet local needs. Their Adore Your Floor Guarantee ensures customers will love their floor, or it will be replaced. With expert measurement, worry-free professional installation, and surprisingly affordable prices, they work every…

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Homeowners Urged to Seal Attic Leaks Before Insulating

by Maite Ramirez

ENERGY STAR's guidance on attic upgrades emphasizes the importance of hatch treatment and highlights equipment and combustion-safety considerations. When considering the installation of attic insulation, homeowners typically focus on the type of material and its thickness. However, a more effective strategy is to view the attic as an integrated system that encompasses various factors, including air leaks, accessibility, moisture, and safety considerations. The specified depth or product name is merely…

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Cool-Toned Fall Container Ideas From Seattle Designer

Cool-toned fall container ideas from Seattle designer Susan Nock, offering unique seasonal...

Rina Sari • Sep 28, 2026 • Material Guide

Cool-Toned Fall Container Ideas From Seattle Designer

S usan Nock of Seattle has over a decade of experience crafting seasonal container displays. Photo: Gene Samit/Pexels Garden designer Susan Nock knows that fall containers require careful attention to maintain their appearance through the colder months. Based in...

Seattle, Nock has over a decade of experience crafting seasonal displays for clients and her own garden. Her approach to fall planting favors cool-toned combinations that stand out from typical warm autumn hues. Watering and Fertilizing Essentials The most critical...

Three water-saving garden strategies cut irrigation needs

Three water-saving garden strategies can cut irrigation needs significantly with smart watering...

Maite Ramirez • Sep 25, 2026 • Builder Spotlight

Three water-saving garden strategies cut irrigation needs

A 2- to 3-gallon watering can lets gardeners target specific plants without dragging a hose. Water-wise gardening is becoming a practical necessity as water restrictions tighten across the country. The garden is the home’s largest consumer of water....

But a carefully planned garden can stay lush without wasting resources. Three straightforward strategies — smart watering tools, permeable surfaces, and rainwater harvesting — can cut irrigation needs significantly. Smart Watering Tools for Every Garden Task Most people water too...

UAE contractors launch AI OS to cut project losses

UAE contractors use an AI OS to reduce project losses by 3%...

Maite Ramirez • Sep 22, 2026 • Contractor Corner

UAE contractors launch AI OS to cut project losses

M ihir Sanganee’s UAE firm lost 3% per project margin due to disjointed software and communication tools before launching an AI solution. Mihir Sanganee spent two decades leading a UAE construction firm that grew to over 1,500 employees, yet...

every year faced the same issue: a recurring 3% margin loss per project due to gaps in outdated software and disjointed communication tools. Emails, Teams messages, and legacy platforms failed to track contractor payments, manage variations, or handle retention releases—processes...

Mumbai home designed with climate in mind

Villa Corsica is a Mumbai home designed with climate in mind, using...

Consuelo Espinoza • Sep 18, 2026 • Builder Spotlight

Mumbai home designed with climate in mind

V illa Corsica responds to Mumbai’s tropical environment. Villa Corsica’s guiding idea, explained by Buddhadev, reimagines the notion of a home by treating it as a series of framed moments, moving away from traditional domestic layouts. The residence responds...

to Mumbai’s tropical environment, positioning openings and circulation paths to help control indoor temperatures. Expansive apertures and a balcony on the northern façade invite abundant daylight and promote cross-ventilation, while the sunnier southern side houses corridors and service areas, limiting...