By Cynthis Doggett
In a lifetime, there are not many projects that equal the enormity of building a new home. It is a tremendous investment of time, funds and for many, the realization of a long awaited dream. One way to ensure that your dream house becomes a reality is to be your own contractor.
Acting as […]

by Adrienne van Dooren
According to the EPA, “the air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities.” Since most people spend 85-90 percent of their time indoors, the health risks (asthma, lung disease, cancer, etc.) are drastically increased due to interior […]

by Adrienne van Dooren
Faux Artist and Decorative Painter, Joanne Nash of Lynchburg, VA came up with the fun and creative idea for this unique faux bamboo chair rail.

“I would have used real bamboo, but the sizes were too irregular to match around the room.” Says Joanne. She really wanted a bamboo look to enhance the […]

By David Porter AIA - Consulting architect to the Garlinghouse Company since 1989
 So, you are contemplating building a house. You have the option of trying to build it on your own or to hire a professional, licensed, experienced builder. Hmmm, already just reading over the words, “professional, licensed, and experienced” might make you question why […]

by Bruce Arant, Editorial Director for The Garlinghouse Company
One of the more interesting aspects of my work is reviewing home plans for use in our books and publications.   We represent several designers and I have the chance to see a lot of great home designs, so I could comment on a number of really exceptional […]