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Founded in 1936 as a sister to Pro Builder magazine, Custom Builder delivers content about business management solutions, design ideas, and product news to builders and architects of one-of-a-kind homes.

07/11/2025

In a recent conversation with Custom Builder, Mads Jepsen, the founder of Scandic Built, shares how his Danish background shaped his commitment to quality and sustainable building choices.

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BUILDER IN 5: The founder of Scandic Builders shares how a deep commitment to quality—and a few bold moves—have shaped his philosophy, from insulation insights to green design...

07/07/2025

In a recent conversation with Custom Builder, Brandon Edwards of South Carolina-based Element Construction discusses navigating coastal challenges, building with integrity, and how bold ideas demand careful ex*****on.

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BUILDER IN 5: Five questions with Brandon Edwards of Element Construction on navigating coastal challenges, building with integrity, and why bold ideas demand careful ex*****on...

07/04/2025

From reducing supply chain challenges to tightening build schedules, there are a number of practical reasons to source products domestically.

To help streamline your next project, we've compiled a list of made-in-America standout products. Check out the full list:

From Brooklyn foundries to Oregon tile studios, these U.S.-based makers are blending craft and design with the practical upside of sourcing closer to home.

06/30/2025

Despite many builders facing setbacks on their projects, second generation home builder David Escobedo of Escobedo Group / Dario Panelized Systems was able to complete a 10,000-square-foot ranch in Colorado in just five days.

His success lies in the DARIO Shell Package, a panelized steel construction system that shortens luxury home builds by 6 to 8 months.

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Born from firsthand frustration, David Escobedo’s panelized steel system preserves design freedom, accelerates timelines, and raises the bar for quality in luxury homebuilding...

06/27/2025

Working in the construction industry since he was 15, Danny Spears of Austin, Texas-based luxury home building company Captex Construction knows what it really takes to run a business.

In a recent conversation with Custom Builder, Spears shares his goals, process, and the hard work that got him to where he is today.

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BUILDER IN 5: From building a reputation before a brand to staying resilient through delays and client demands, Captex Construction’s Danny Spears offers insights on what it really...

06/20/2025

Wellness spaces seem to be the latest trend in the housing industry, but for Liz Potarzu of LP Interiors, designing quality spaces is about more than following fads.

Following the principles of neuroaesthetics, Potarazu was able to take her 550-square-foot unfinished basement and turn it into a wellness suite that she can use for years to come.

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Wellness spaces are all the rage, but Liz Potarazu of LP & Co Design encourages her clients to look past trends and design spaces in a way that will feel good for the long-term...

06/16/2025

With the help of Seattle-based Dyna Builders, a home on the north shore of Washington’s Mercer Island received a much needed facelift.

Through close collaboration and a strategic reworking of the floor plan, Dyna Builders was able to reimagine the 1973 home while still honoring its mid-century roots.

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Dyna Builders transformed a 1973 mid-century home in Seattle, delivering a smart new floorplan and custom details that boost flow, light, and connection to the outdoors.

06/13/2025

Summer is rapidly approaching, and many homeowners are now looking to upgrade their outdoor spaces.

From luxury fireplaces to doors that create a seamless indoor-outdoor feel, consider these product for your clients’ outdoor living projects:

From luxury fireplaces to doors that create a seamless indoor-outdoor feel, these products elevate any outdoor space.

06/09/2025

Each week, Custom Builder scans the residential design and construction landscape for early signs of change.

From smart tech to lighting, here’s a look at what we’re noticing:

Porches, downlights, and smart homes are all getting a second look. This week’s CB Signals highlights subtle but telling shifts across the industry

06/06/2025

This rundown rental property from the 1950s received a new life when it was purchased by a retired mom of three.

Designed by Seattle-based architecture firm Best Practice and built by local contractor Bellan Construction, the 2,617-square-foot home in Seattle’s Mt. Baker neighborhood may have seemed like a fixer-upper nightmare to some, but to this homeowner—whose daughter happens to be a principal at Best Practice—purchasing the home was a no-brainer.

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A neglected 1950s rental property becomes a forever home for a recently retired mother of three, with her adult children collaborating on the renovation

06/02/2025

In our new Builder in 5 interview series, we had the chance to chat with Adam Breen, a custom builder based in Utah and president of Breen Homes.

In the interview, Breen opens up about the decisions that shaped his career path, from keeping operations intentionally lean to building a strong presence in a high-design market.

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BUILDER IN 5: Five questions with Adam Breen of Breen Homes on staying small, building presence, and chasing the intangible moments of a home’s “first breath"

05/30/2025

When designing this 8,875-square-foot home in Rehoboth Beach, Del., Horizon Builders and BarnesVanze Architects did their best to maximize views at every turn.

With large windows and multiple decks and balconies, the contemporary seaside retreat offers its homeowners a strong connection to the outdoors for generations to come.

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Sandwiched between a lake and the Atlantic Ocean, this home was designed to optimize waterfront views from nearly every room

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