There are codes and there are standards. A great home requires both. There was a TV commercial for kosher hot... Read More
An accessible home should feel great to everyone. And when the time comes to sell, the home will have an edge in the market. Here are some features to think about when planning your new home at any age.... Read more
Lumber continues to be THE big issue in homebuilding. As we write this in June 2021, costs for framing lumber and plywood are three times what they were a year ago. If you're planning a custom home, all this can feel discouraging. But while the news media seems on a mission to amplify that discouragement, the fact is that good planning will ease the pain.... Read more
Avoid the most common mistakes when searching for home building ideas on the web! 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. The internet is also a valuable resource for builders: it's ...... Read more
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.... Read more