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 …
My Take On Interest Rates, Building Costs, etc…
Are you trying to decide if this is the right time to build a custom home? The building industry has been flipped on its head over the last three years, starting with soaring material pricing and supply chain disruptions, to …
Building Beats Buying
At NDI, we watch the trends and shifts in the real estate market and recently, data shows building a new home, vs buying an existing home, is gaining popularity. Builder confidence is up, and new home sales are up as …
Top 10 Kitchen Design Trends
Striking the perfect combination of aesthetics and function is what great home design is all about. This is especially true in the kitchen. Modern kitchens have become a focal point where families and friends gather, talk, and eat. If you …
What We’re Building Next Door: Part 1, Introduction
I am very excited to announce a new blog series I’m starting that will chronicle the building of my neighbor’s NDI home. I’ve built for friends before, but there is something about being asked by your neighbor! We’ve been friends …
How To Get A Quality Custom Home
Every builder will say they build a quality home, and if they have been in business for any length of time, they likely will deliver on quality. But no builder is perfect, which is why a comprehensive Quality Assurance Program …
Make The Most of Your Flex Space
As our lives change, our homes need to change with us. And when you are building a custom home, you have the unique opportunity to prepare for what life throws at you by incorporating flex space in your new home …
How To Enjoy Your Custom Home Building Process
Building a custom home for your family is not only a smart investment, it is also really fun! There are few things in life that you can plan from start to finish, watch it literally unfold before your eyes, and …
Planning a Mudroom That Works: How to Stay Organized and Clean
Credit: Tria Giovan. Stylist: Anna Molvik, Designer: Stacy Millman, SKM Design A mudroom is the first line of defense against the mess that comes along with daily life. This small yet essential space is a dedicated drop zone for all …
The Fed’s Most Recent Move
The Federal Reserve did it again in May. They raised rates when many experts were betting that hikes were done for 2023. If you’re planning on building a custom home, this news is important as you weigh all of your …
Planning The Perfect Pantry
Kitchen pantries have been around for centuries, and while the pantry size, shape, and even the content have evolved, one constant remains. A properly organized kitchen, starts with a properly organized pantry! When you’re building a custom home, putting some …