Lots of homeowners are interested in this popular flooring—here’s what you need to know. Although the word “vinyl” raises some people’s eyebrows, luxury vinyl tile (LVT) is actually a high-quality engineered flooring material. In recent years, LVT has become wildly popular, even among well-heeled homeowners. It’s easy to see why: with looks similar to hardwood... Read More
The challenge of labor makes selecting the right builder more important than ever. Homeowners are rightly concerned about rising material costs and unpredictable supply chains, but both will likely stabilize. A more intractable long-term challenge is about who will do the work to build our homes. This is the big topic in today’s building industry. It’s harder than... Read More
Why supply chain issues persist years after the pandemic, which materials are affected, and how builders mitigate these problems Although professional home builders do everything in their power to keep home construction on schedule, they face more challenges than ever. Most have to do with back-ordered products—ongoing fallout from the pandemic, years later. The supply... Read More
The first step to getting real value from these sites is to understand their strengths and weaknesses (hint: think home inspiration!) Many of our custom home clients love photo-sharing sites like Pinterest, and those sites can be a big help when searching for design and product ideas (Check out some of Winsome’s curated boards here!). However,... Read More
Resilient design is a hallmark of a quality custom home. A growing topic of discussion among builders in recent years has been resilience. Homes designed and built for resilience will weather all but the most extreme environmental conditions and will remain livable during power outages. They offer homeowners true shelter and peace of mind. The... Read More
Why Your Real Market Affects the Cost of Your Custom Home The answer will have an impact on the selections you make and the final home cost. Potential clients often ask for our homes’ average cost per square foot. The question is understandable. Price per square foot is a metric the real estate industry uses... Read More