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 …
What We’re Building: Jen’s Week In Review
Thank you for stopping by my blog today! This is my Week In Review where I share all the happenings here at NDI and at my crazy home. So let’s get to it! WHAT WE’RE STARTING… We’re getting ready to …
Smart Kitchen Storage Ideas
I’ve been looking forward to writing this post because I love designing kitchens and I love me some good storage. As someone who hates clutter (I get a nervous tick if the counter isn’t clear), I’m constantly on the look …
Jen In The Kitchen: Valentine’s Day Dinner at Home
If you are looking for a special (and easy) dish to cook your Valentine, look no further. White Truffle Butter Pasta is one of my very favorite recipes and it always feels special when I make it. Before I share …
What We’re Building: Jen’s Week In Review
Happy Friday friends! I hope this finds you well and enjoying 2019 so far (I get to wish you Happy New Year since this is my first WIR of the year – YIKES)! Am I the only in northern Virginia …
Home Building FAQ: What happens to my existing mortgage on the house I plan to tear down?
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 question and when I can, give you resources to find more information on the topic. Today’s …
How to Design a Functional Kitchen
When I built my home 11 years ago, I put a lot of thought into my kitchen design. Partly, because Paul and I were building a complete custom home so we didn’t have an existing kitchen layout, but also because …
What’s Trending: 2019 Kitchen Trends
What is trending for kitchens? This year, it is all about clean lines, metals, and color! Speaking of color – did you know this year’s Pantone Color of the Year is Living Coral. Coral is one of those colors that …
Countdown To Christmas: 12 Days of Home Building Tips
Merry Christmas! I hope this finds you well and having a wonderful holiday! For the 12 days leading up to Christmas, we’ve been posting home building tips on our Facebook page. Here is a recap of our insider tips! Tip …
What We’re Building: Jen’s Week In Review
Happy Friday folks! I hope you’ve a great week enjoying the holiday season. We are in full swing in and outside the office. We also had a huge announcement on Tuesday! My NDI Have you built your NDI home and …
Jen In The Kitchen: Easy Entertaining Recipes
Paul and I love to entertain family and friends, especially during the holidays! When I’m cooking for a crowd, I try to find recipes that are easy to prepare before everyone arrives (I hate being stuck preparing/cooking when everyone else …