A 6,000-square-foot Momence farmhouse was built to echo the site’s history, with a restored 19th-century barn and traditional farmstead details.
This Brand-New Illinois Farmhouse Was Designed To Look Hundreds Of Years Old
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U.S. Construction Industry Projected To Add 400,000 Jobs By 2035
A BLS-based projection analyzed by NAHB estimates construction employment will rise 5% from 2025 to 2035, led by specialty trade contractors.
No Need For Concrete: The Durable Alternative For A Sturdy Retaining Wall
A Hunker report outlines gabion retaining walls, which use stone-filled wire cages and may suit some sites better than concrete.
B+N Industries Builds Its Modular Systems To Keep Evolving After Installation
B+N Industries describes how System 1224, Sorbetti 2.0 and Muro can be reconfigured and expanded after installation.
Ace Hardware Earns High Ranking On Franchise Times Top 400 List
Ace Hardware ranked sixth on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400, reporting $24 billion in 2025 retail sales and more than 1,100 stores added in five years.
12 Strange Features In Old Homes That Had Surprisingly Practical Purposes
A House Beautiful report explains the everyday purposes behind 12 unusual features found in older homes, from dumbwaiters to boot scrapers.
Forget Wood Siding: The More Durable Alternative That’s Cheaper In The Long Run
Fiber cement siding can reduce upkeep compared with wood, but it often costs more upfront and requires professional installation.
A Williamsburg Duplex Draws From Brooklyn’s Industrial Past
A six-unit Williamsburg building draws on nearby factories and workshops, with industrial references carried into a 1,400-square-foot duplex.
The 5 Curb Appeal Trends You’ll Be Seeing Everywhere In 2027
Designers quoted by Veranda predict five 2027 curb appeal trends, from formal planting layouts to mature trees and considered exterior lighting.
Lowe’s To Open New Kentucky Location
Lowe’s plans to open a new store at 12100 Towne Center Drive in Walton, Kentucky, in late October, its first new Kentucky location since 2009.
