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Our Guide To Home Exterior Siding Material Options

Learn About The Most Popular Types And Styles of Siding

Whether you are building a new custom home or remodeling your existing residence, it's important to choose exterior materials that balance aesthetics with practicality and maintenance considerations. For instance, you may love the way natural wood shingles would look on your Arts & Crafts-style home, but are you willing to paint or stain the...

08 Oct 24

15 Tips For Fall Home Maintenance

How To Prepare Your Home For Cooler Weather

Fall is here and it is time to prepare your home for the approaching cooler weather. Getting your home into tip-top condition now can save you money and lots of headaches later. Read our tips for fall home maintenance and then start a checklist of items that you need to tackle right away.

If the list seems daunting, consider hiring a reputable home...

24 Sep 24

How Interest Rate Cuts Can Impact The Cost Of Building A Custom Home

Is It Time To Move Forward With Your Project?

Today, the Federal Reserve announced a 0.5% interest rate cut. This move could impact the housing market in the Washington, DC area, including new home construction.

18 Sep 24

What Is The Best Way To Finance A Custom Home?

The Differences Between A Construction-Only And A Construction-To-Permanent Loan

A custom home is crafted from a personalized set of plans so that the finished product fits the homeowner's specific taste, lifestyle, and budget. If you wish to build a brand-new custom home, the first step is to determine your financing. Before you speak to a lender, it's important to understand the basics of the...

17 Sep 24

MidCentury-Modern vs. Contemporary Home Design

Understanding The Elements Of These Different Architectural Styles

Contemporary architecture and home design is innovative and reflects the aesthetics, style, and thinking of a particular moment in time. It is ever changing and incorporates materials and technologies that are current and often cutting-edge. Contemporary architecture grew out of the very defined style of the modern movement that...

11 Sep 24

10 New Trends In Bathroom Tile Design

How To Elevate The Look Of Your Bathroom

Bathroom tile has a utilitarian purpose, so it must be durable, easy to maintain, and moisture resistant. At the same time, the tile you choose should reflect your personal style and be visually pleasing. Fortunately, bathroom tile has come a long way from the simple, plain designs of the past. Modern trends embrace creativity, allowing homeowners to...

29 Aug 24

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