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10 Best Architecture Software Programs of 2025

09/30/2024

Finding the best architecture software can be tricky. It’s a broad, subjective category with a ton of variation. On one end of the spectrum, you’ll find web apps that feel like a design-themed video game. And on the other, highly-technical, expensive CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling software that requires some serious training just to get […]

Splurge or Save: Kitchen Materials

09/30/2024

A kitchen renovation is an excellent opportunity to reimagine this high-traffic area of the home. But, if you don’t plan out every detail of the project, this kind of remodel can get costly quickly.  From lighting to countertops, knowing where to splurge and where to save on kitchen materials is the key to keeping your […]

The Latest Interior Design Trends for 2025

09/26/2024

Interior design is an ever-changing field, and keeping up with the latest trends is crucial for residential contractors, Interior design is an ever-changing field, and keeping up with the latest trends is crucial for residential contractors, remodelers, and interior designers. As we progress through 2025, we can expect to see exciting new trends emerging that […]

Sustainable Construction: What Builders Need to Know

09/18/2024

Across industries, the issues of sustainability and environmental friendliness have become dramatically more important — both to customers and businesses themselves. And for a long time, sustainable construction was thought to be one of the most difficult goals in the quest for sustainable industry practices. But times have changed. Sustainable construction materials have become more […]