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Stretching the Budget To Meet the Massachusetts Stretch Code

We take a look at Massachusetts' Stretch Code and how it's affecting design and construction on The…

Unilock - Customizable Outdoor Living Simplified With Unilock

Whether you’re a custom or production builder, you know that today’s buyers place almost equal…

TruExterior - High Performance Siding for the House That Blues Built

When blues guitarist Albert Cummings and his wife and contractor, Christina Cummings, began…

Trane - Health, Wellness and Performance Depend on Whole House Approach

Albert Cummings, both a renowned blues guitarist and a fourth-generation custom home builder, is…

Broan NuTone - Blowing the Blues and Germs Away with High Tech Ventilation

When Albert and Christina Cummings, fourth generation custom home builders, move into their new…

LiftMaster - Smart Security for the Blues Traveler

When Albert and Christina Cummings, fourth generation homebuilders, picked a garage door opener for…

Owens Corning - Speed and Sustainability with Easy to Install, Softer Insulation

While famed blues artist Albert Cummings’ music may sometimes be loud, he and his wife…

DuPont - Systemic Approach to Energy Efficiency

Meant to be a luxurious refuge for family and friends, builder duo Albert and Christina Cummings…

PERC - Smartwatt Boiler Hits the Hot Buttons in the House That Blues Built

When music artist Albert Cummings is recording in his Berkshire home studio, he needs absolute…

Titebond - Creating Tight Bonds at the House That Blues Built

Projects can be easily sidelined by permit delays and problems with supply chains, resulting in…

Fulgar Milano - Professional Appliances Add Elegance to the House That Blues Built

When Albert and Christina Cummings began designing their custom home in the Berkshires, The House…

Clopay - Engineered for Low-Maintenance and Climate Resistance

While it may not happen every time Albert Cummings sees a red door, when he and his wife and…