Smart building strategies—and the right materials— can help North Texas homes stand strong against fire, freeze, flood, and every horrible thing in between. On Monday, we revealed our 2025 Best ...

Out of the gate, I'll say, I'm thinking wood. But, the idea of concrete is still lingering in my brainpan. With that in mind...has anyone here poured a raised concrete slab, or gotten pre-cast slabs, ...

Choosing the new-construction route comes with challenges like cost overruns, permitting delays and supply-chain issues, but also the promise of getting a fully customized home. Credit...Kate Warren ...

There are a number of benefits to building a house from the ground up rather than buying a finished home, among them complete control over the location, design and interior and exterior finishes.