About the NDI Blog
Welcome! If you are looking for a custom builder, you will do a lot of research. You will ask your neighbors, your friends and your family what they think. You will Google. You will comb through Pinterest. You will watch …
Home Building FAQs: What Money Do I Need Upfront When Building?
I started a blog series answering common home building questions. My goal is to provide you with a quick answer (300 words or less!) to a common question and when I can, give you resources to find more information on …
How To Build A Custom Home Series: Building Permit Fees
I recently started a new blog series chronicling the step by step process of building a custom home. I thought it would be helpful to blog about the process from start to finish. I did a similar series a few years ago but …
Jen In The Kitchen: Salt & Pepper Fish
I love making fish at home, especially when the recipe is easy and healthy. At the beginning of the year, I set out to make 1 new recipe per week in 2022 (check out my New Year’s Resolution), and this …
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 8 which feels a little early this year. If you are looking for some last minute gift ideas for that favorite mama in your life (MIYL), I got ya covered. And as of the …
Design Tips That Will Keep Your Home Neat & Clutter Free
If you are thinking about building a new home because you need more space, you might consider ways to incorporate smart storage spaces without creating “too much” storage space. I know for some, especially if you are currently living in …
5 Tips For Making Secondary Bathroom Selections
If you are building a custom home, you will eventually go through the color selection process, where you will choose the colors and design elements for your home. For some clients, this is a very exciting time. It is something …
My Top Kitchen Cabinet Features I Would Do Again and Again and Again…
You all know I can’t stop talking about kitchens because I love to cook and entertain. So what are my top kitchen cabinet features I would do over and over again? That’s so easy… CHARGING STATION I cannot stand clutter. …
What We’re Building: Jen’s 1st Quarter Review
I hope this finds you well and enjoying 2022 so far! As the world continues down the path to post-COVID norms, things in the building industry remain interesting! We continue to see downward pressure on material pricing, labor availability, and …
Looking For A Lot: Characteristics That Impact Development Costs
Are you looking to purchase a lot to build your custom dream home? Most people aren’t really sure what to look for beyond the obvious things like location, schools, etc. But there are lot characteristics that, while desirable, could also …
Top Load vs Front Load Washing Machines: Which is best?
Whether you are looking to replace your existing washing machine, or you’re in the market for a new machine for your new custom home, there are lots of purchasing options out there. But one of the first things you need …