A topic that isn’t that interesting, but completely necessary, is insurance. If you are building a home on your lot, you will need to take out a builders risk insurance policy. You may be asking, what is that and why …
Mother’s Day is on May 14th this year, so if you are looking for gift ideas, look no further! As a mother and lover of cool things, I thought I would share some of my favorite gift ideas. For The …
There are so many wonderful options when it comes to creating outdoor living spaces. During COVID, we saw demand for outdoor space (in many cases, multiple outdoor spaces) increase, and it has remained high since. If you are planning your …
Building a custom home comes with a lot of decisions, and one of the most important decisions you will make is how to site your new home on the lot. This discussion will occur with your Site Engineer, who is …
There are lots of decisions to make when you build a new home. One of the early topics you should be researching and thinking about is exterior building materials. If you already live in Virginia, you know that our weather …
If you are a frequent entertainer (or aspire to be!), then a wet bar may be the perfect addition to your custom home plan. Whether you plan to host local friends on the weekends or extended family over the holidays, …
In 2011, Paul & I started a Cocktail Club in our neighborhood. It started with six of our neighbors, sadly one moved away a few years ago. But since the club started, we have been diligent about “meeting” every other …
One of the things I love most about what we do, is that every home we build is customized to meet the needs of our client. Not just in the space they need, but within their budget. Even when we’re …
The last three years have proven to many that having a productive workspace at home is key! Many have returned to the office, but they are also working from home more than ever before. If you are planning your custom …
Once your House Plans and Grading Plan are complete, it’s time to submit for your building permit. The permit approval process can often be an annoying (although necessary!) part of the build process, so I wanted to share some tips to get you …
