Sustainability

HiFAB Unveils Modular Home Factory in Grand Prairie as Sales Kick Off For Affordable Units

By April Towery / July 11, 2023 /

Affordable housing just got a little more accessible in Grand Prairie — or really anywhere a plot of land is available.  HiFAB hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday morning at its modular home factory, featuring turnkey homes designed by award-winning Texas architecture firm Lake | Flato.  HiFAB builds single-family modular homes and aims to produce high-design…

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Room-by-Room Tips For a Green-er Spring Clean

By Elaine Raffel / March 26, 2023 /

If you have a love-hate relationship with spring cleaning, you’re not alone. There’s something cathartic about a clean, clutter-free home. According to Cleveland Clinic Psychologist Dr. Susan Albers, the ritual can be like “a magic wand to our mental health.”

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You Should Ditch Your Cheap ‘Fast Furniture’ By This Age, Poll Says

By Elaine Raffel / February 26, 2023 /

Is there an age when people should stop buying fast furniture? A recent survey says yes. The magic number for ditching the cheap stuff is 28, according to a poll of 2,000 general population Americans.

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Set in Stone: New Takes On A Design Favorite

By Elaine Raffel / April 30, 2020 /

In all its iterations, stone lends a timeless and elegant vibe to a home’s aesthetic. Interesting and innovative options abound, both inside the house and out.

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Sustainability Update: Why Going Green is Smarter Than Ever

By Elaine Raffel / April 22, 2020 /

For New Leaf Custom Home founder Scott Powell, inspiration comes from clients wanting to know more about sustainability.

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