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21/01/2025

Reducing embodied carbon and delivering high-performance creates a win-win for the Panorama Idea Home thanks to innovative building materials from DuPont. Get the full picture of how blue board is going grey and cutting HFCs to deliver durability and carbon neutrality for this Alpine retreat. https://loom.ly/TeUOQuY

Good for planet, good for the home Finding building materials that deliver high R-values, mitigate the risk of water intrusion, and reduce the embodied carbon footprint of a project are a win-win-win for builders, occupants, and the environment. For the Panorama Idea Home, this trifecta of benefits....

18/01/2025

The House That Blues Built features LiftMaster Secure View Smart Garage Door Openers with built-in camera and wall mounted openers that also connect to the myQ app so Albert and Christina Cummings never have to worry if the garage door was left open.
For the full video, visit: https://loom.ly/bnMBvXc

17/01/2025

Heading to The International Builders' Show (IBS)? Get a sneak peek of what's coming to Show Village at IBS! Here’s what you won’t want to miss:

🏡 Exclusive house tours with Cavco Industries, Inc. and Genesis Homes
🔨 Live Protradecraft demos
🛠️ Interactive Jobsite Skills Challenge
🎉 Legendary block parties

Plus, stop by the Pro Builder booth at 11 AM and 2 PM to play Plinko for a chance to win up to $500 in Visa gift cards or SMEG USA appliances! 🎁

And don’t forget to say hi to our mascot – grab your mini Pawley bear while supplies last! 🧸
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FEBRUARY 25-27.2025 / LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTERLIVE AT IBSJoin us at the 2025 International Builders’ Show in a new (temporary) location! Experience "Progress in Action" outside the Central Hall in the Silver lot in a setting that brings innovation and real-time growth together. Step into an exc...

14/01/2025

Propane allows you to build and live anywhere, regardless of access to public utilities. For residential construction pros, developers, and architects who value resiliency, efficiency, and comfort, propane offers innovative products for critical home systems, like the SmartWatt Boiler – a multipurpose propane-powered system that generates electricity while providing radiant heat and back-up power for the House That Blues Built. For the full video, visit: https://loom.ly/D8scCao Propane Education & Research Council

10/01/2025

Excitement is building for at the International Builders' Show this February. We're thrilled to announce Cavco Park Models and Cabins and Genesis Homes as the builders bringing this year’s Show Village homes to life! Get ready for an unforgettable showcase - preview what's coming at www.PBShowVillage.com 🏠✨

09/01/2025

Fulgor Milano is known for its sleek design and variety of choices to complement any kitchen. The Sofia Professional Collection of appliances was selected for the House That Blues Built and the craftsmanship and attention to detail truly makes this home a showcase.

For the full video, visit: https://loom.ly/r3aaX1A

07/01/2025

DuPont Performance Building Solutions' DuPont Tyvek systems hold out air and water, while DuPont Styrofoam XPS insulation and Froth-Pak insulation manage thermal comfort and help improve energy efficiency for the House That Blues Built. For the full video, visit: https://loom.ly/NccwsRQ

04/01/2025

Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry brought much inspiration to the House That Blues Built with a mix of traditional and frameless cabinets for eight different rooms throughout the project. For the full video, visit: https://loom.ly/dwfes4s

31/12/2024

A heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors and collaborators who helped bring The Picket Fence Idea Home to life! Your expertise, products, and partnership were key in turning this vision into reality. We’re beyond grateful for your support.

Here’s to new beginnings and even greater collaborations in the year ahead. Wishing you a Happy New Year filled with success and joy!

21/12/2024

Take a look at the products and partners behind this 3,400 sq ft home in the Berkshire Mountains built by well-known blues musician Albert Cummings and his wife Christina, who is also his partner in their custom home building business. The project is fittingly dubbed “The House That Blues Built”. https://loom.ly/WkEYpHM
LiftMaster, Bruce Flooring, Unilock, Build With Propane, Fulgor Milano, Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry, Broan-NuTone, DaVinci Roofscapes, Clopay Garage Doors, DuPont Performance Building Solutions, Titebond, Westlake Royal Building Products, Trim-Tex, Trane, Owens Corning Residential Insulation

21/12/2024

Still looking for that last-minute, unique gift for the loved one who "has everything?" Well, they probably don't have The Book of Urinals penned by our own chief editor Rich Binsacca! Not only is it a fun and informative read, you don't need to wrap it or worry it won't arrive in time! Just order this ebook and share the link (and the love) with that special someone! Get it here: https://bit.ly/4gK7Oke

20/12/2024

The Picket Fence Idea Home is more than just a house—it’s a testament to incredible collaboration. Our builders sat down to share how our amazing sponsors , Allegheny Structurual Components (Open Joist), Greenheck, , , played a key role in turning this vision into reality. 🎥 Click the link to watch their testimonials!

🎥 ActivePure: https://loom.ly/T9w1pYg
🎥 Alleghany Structural Components (Open Joist): https://loom.ly/OM93Xgk
🎥 Greenheck: https://loom.ly/GgHSDyo
🎥 LP Building Solutions: https://loom.ly/WU85QbE
🎥 Rheia: https://loom.ly/Z1Qwqqo
🎥 Wellborn Cabinet: https://loom.ly/HDhlpPI

19/12/2024

Discover how the Panorama Idea Home seamlessly blends beauty, design, and high-performance to create a zero energy ready, carbon-neutral, all-electric Alpine retreat. Built to withstand the elements and deliver exceptional comfort, see how this house exceeds expectations for sustainability and luxury. https://loom.ly/E0Mf-Rc
Thrive Home Builders

The Panorama Idea Home in Breckenridge, Colo., is a master class in merging beautiful design, indoor comfort, and aggressive sustainability goals in an unforgiving climate By Andrew Hunt and Rich Binsacca As you approach from the modest road that leads to an enclave of second homes in the resort tow...

17/12/2024

The Panorama Idea Home, nestled in stunning Breckenridge, stands out with its eco-friendly, permeable paver driveway by Unilock. These Treo Smooth pavers offer a sleek, modern look while contributing to sustainability goals by managing stormwater and enhancing snowmelt and offering almost infinite reusability. https://loom.ly/MqnY698

When it comes to curb appeal, the Panorama Idea Home has it all—a sprawling luxury single-level home set against the picturesque backdrop of Breckenridge, Colorado. But one key feature that elevates this high-alpine retreat above its neighbors is the eco-friendly permeable paver driveway by Uniloc...

14/12/2024

Trane’s whole-house approach for the House That Blues Built combined superior energy performance with state-of-the-art solutions and components that provided optimal humidity control, innovative air filtration, and ventilation systems. For the full video, visit: https://loom.ly/2QkF21s

10/12/2024

Owens Corning Residential Insulation PINK Next Gen™ Fiberglas™ insulation with its innovative advanced fiber technology provides high performance comfort for the House That Blues Built and was a great choice for ease of installation. For the full video, visit: https://loom.ly/x1tysL0

05/12/2024

The Picket Fence Idea Home chose Rheia® Air Distribution Technology to simplify installation, maximize energy efficiency, and deliver whisper-quiet comfort. With Rheia's compact design and app-based balancing, this HVAC system offers:
✔️ Up to 60% faster installation
✔️ Consistent room-to-room temperatures
✔️ Reduced energy consumption
Rheia's innovative approach isn’t just better for contractors—it’s better for homeowners and the planet.

Discover how Rheia is shaping the future of HVAC: https://loom.ly/alCe8jQ