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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 …
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 …
This is the fourth and final post in my Home Protection Series. So far I’ve talked about protecting your basement, protecting your home from neglect and protecting your home from improper sealing. I hope you have enjoyed these maintenance tips. They …
I LOVE Thanksgiving – family, friends, the Macy’s Day Parade. But if you know me well, you know I’m not a huge fan of Thanksgiving food. And I’m not the only one – Adam feels the same way! In fact, …
Proper care ensures your home and the systems in your home will perform for years to come. Protecting your basement from moisture is critical for a healthy (and dry!) home. There are three main reasons basements get wet: the sump …
Northern Virginia is a busy place. There is a lot going on throughout the day and night which leads to lots of traffic. Lots and lots of traffic. And not just on the area highways – traffic is everywhere in …
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 …
For Christmas one year, Paul bought me a French press coffee maker. I started drinking coffee again a few years ago (in an attempt to kick my Diet Coke habit!). And while I love the ease and convenience of my …
If you are thinking about building a custom home, you are probably researching builders in your area. And you are likely finding they are all very different in terms of process, flexibility, and price. There are 2 distinct types of …
If you’ve decided to build your new home instead of buying, you’re probably aware that you have to choose between a spec home and building a custom home on your lot. As expert custom home builders, we’re passionate about the …
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 …
One of the first things you will need to do when you start the custom home building process is establish your budget. The project budget drives all things – where you build, what you build, and even sometimes when you …