Posts in remodeling
Is LVT Right for Your New Home?

Custom homebuyers have asked what we think about luxury vinyl tile, or LVT, a popular flooring. We're not the only ones getting questions: according to some articles we've read, LVT is one of the world's fastest-growing floor coverings. Read this post for our answer.

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Internet Reality Check

We all love the internet. It's a bottomless source of ideas and inspiration for any project, and most people wouldn't think of starting a new custom home before spending some serious time online. However, it’s a resource with its drawbacks. Read this post for ideas about how to avoid the most common mistakes when searching for ideas on the web.

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Reducing the Cost of Regulation

Did the budget for your new home come in higher than you expected? Part of the reason may be that the fixed costs of building anything have gone up. Government rules take time, money, and skill to navigate. That's why you need a pro. Learn more in this blog post!

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Rethinking Home

Did you know that the half-bath became popular in the years following the 1918-1920 Spanish Flu pandemic? That's because homeowners wanted to keep visitors' germs out of the main bath. Did you also realize that Modern interior design first took hold in America during the Great Depression? Although embraced by the wealthy, its emphasis on practicality and simplicity seemed appropriate for a time of general economic hardship.

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Solving The Price Puzzle

Have you ever called a car dealership to ask how much cars cost per pound? You say that's a ridiculous question? We agree. In fact, we expect the dealership's sales staff would wonder what you had been smoking.

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Answering the Current Building Products Challenge

If you're ready to start a new custom home, you may need to deal with ongoing fallout from the coronavirus-related economic shutdown. That means working with your builder to mitigate its impact.

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Why Budget Poker Is a Bad Bet

Your new custom home is likely one of your biggest-ever investments, so you obviously need a builder you can trust. Ways to confirm trustworthiness include reading online reviews, calling references, and noting the builder's professional certifications.

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The Perfect Kitchen

One of the many benefits of a new custom home is that the kitchen can be perfectly tailored to support how you cook and entertain. A first step to getting that result is to think through the space in detail before meeting with the architect or designer.

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