Homebuilding Review is an independent publication for homeowners. It brings together practical, sourced guidance across three connected subjects — general contracting, home building and roofing — and keeps an honest record of the residential-design history attached to this domain. The through-line is simple: a home is a sequence of decisions, and good decisions come from evidence.
What this is
We publish editorial guides: how to hire and work with a contractor, how to think through a build or an addition, how to reason about roofs, and a documented account of the architect whose former practice this address once belonged to. Everything is written for the owner's seat — the person making the calls, comparing bids, and living with the result.
What this is not
We are not a contractor, a builder, a broker or a referral service. We do not sell construction, take commissions, or point readers to any particular firm. We are also independent of, and not affiliated with, the former William Morgan Architects practice; we document its history, we do not represent or continue it. Where we describe past architectural work, we rely on published accounts and do not reproduce others' photographs.
How we source
Our standard is to cite public sources we have actually read, and to be plain about their nature. Consumer guidance draws on bodies such as the National Association of Home Builders; roofing systems follow the independent Cool Roof Rating Council; and where we draw on a manufacturer's material, we say so, because a company that sells roofing is not a neutral source. When a source we wanted was unavailable, we say that too, and keep the claim narrower rather than filling the gap with invention. Our editorial policy sets this out in more detail.
Honest limits
This publication does not offer professional, legal or engineering advice, and it does not diagnose a specific house. Licensing, permits and code vary by locality, and the right move is always to verify with the relevant authority for your address. Nothing here should be read as a substitute for a qualified professional who has seen your project.