Newsletter
All Quartz Is Not Equal
Even if the budget is tight, this is not the place to economize. Here’s why. If asked to describe your... Read More
The Best House You Can Build – Going Beyond the Codes
There are codes and there are standards. A great home requires both. There was a TV commercial for kosher hot... Read More
A Home for All Ages–Just Good Design
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
The Great “Supply Crunch”
In the future, you can tell friends and family what things were like during the "Great Supply Crunch"! If you're contemplating a new custom home, you're no doubt aware of rising costs for lumber and other building materials. That problem has gotten plenty of media coverage. But price isn't the only challenge.... Read more
Custom Homes and Rising Lumber Prices
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