Category Archives: 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home

The site and landscape design for the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home blends principals of both formal and naturalistic garden design. Many of the features developed by landscape architect High Res Studio of Seamon Whiteside & Associates are ‘green’ and … Continue reading →

The plumbing fixtures in our 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home were provided by Gateway Supply, which selected the Danze brand for many of the plumbing products used in the house. The Danze toilets used in this project are High Efficiency … Continue reading →

One of the things we will prove with our 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home is that ‘green can be gorgeous’. A misconception about green homes, we believe, is that luxury or curb appeal must be sacrificed to achieve environmental friendliness. … Continue reading →

When Dillard-Jones Builders began presenting Southern Living program homes in 2007, we made the decision not to charge admission, but instead name a non-profit partner that could benefit from donations, raffles and events held at the house. In 2008, the … Continue reading →

LEED Verifier Dodd Wood made a stop at our 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home this week for a post dry-wall check as we continue to work toward LEED for Homes certification. In addition to the insulated crawlspace, fresh-air intake valves … Continue reading →

Studies show that heating water in a home accounts for up to 30% of the average home’s energy budget. Piedmont Natural Gas and Rinnai, a Southern Living national sponsor, have teamed up to provide a tankless water heater system for … Continue reading →

Beginning November 8, the 2010 Southern Living® Showcase Home by Dillard-Jones Builders will be available to companies, non-profit organizations, book clubs and other groups in the Upstate SC area for private events. There is no charge for use of the … Continue reading →

The fireplace is a focal point for comfort and enjoyment in a home, and a big part of a home’s value. The indoor fireplace of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home, located in the family room, is made from a … Continue reading →

Back in the day, there was no better cure for what ailed you than a good dose of Castor Oil. Grandma always kept a bottle around for good measure, often toasting to good health with a hearty spoonful. Just the … Continue reading →

With one of the world’s largest R&D facilities devoted exclusively to fiber cement technology, James Hardie continues to offer products that are as striking as they are durable. Our 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home in the Claremont community of Greenville, … Continue reading →