This week at work my crew was setting trusses for a new house and it reminded me about how often residential wood trusses collapse. The biggest reason they collapse is poor bracing and a mis-understanding about how to proper erect these great time savers.

To even the playing field, remodelers should look at the things new-home builders do well. Here are four areas where they have something to teach.

Choosing a new home builder can be easy with the following tips.

Harnessing the sun's abundant energy for electricity and hot water has been a noble effort for decades, hampered not only by economics but also by residential aesthetics. During the last few years, though, system manufacturers and solar energy experts have introduced solar electric, or photovoltaic (PV), solutions to meet the public's demand for both curb appeal and better control of their energy costs.

New home warranties guarantee the work of a new construction home.

Thinking of buying a new construction home but not sure if you can use a REALTOR®? Here's help understanding how it works.