Custom Home and Remodeling Blog

Ideas & Advice

Browse through our thoughts on architecture, the building process, design trends, and living in your new or remodeled home. To receive the latest articles, just subscribe using the form that appears beside each post.

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

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

10 Mistakes To Avoid When Designing and Building A Custom Home

How To Ensure Your Project Goes Smoothly From Start To Finish

When you build a custom home, it can be designed to your exacting specifications. There will be many decisions to be made as you move through the various phases of your project, from choosing the lot location to the type of tile you want in each bathroom. Avoiding the 10 common mistakes we've outlined below can ensure that your custom...

07 Nov 23

Designing And Building A Custom Home: What You Need To Know

Making The Entire Process Easier To Understand

Living in a custom home that has all of the amenities that you’re dreaming of is an exciting idea. However, designing and building a custom home can seem like a daunting prospect. In this article, we detail what to expect from the earliest phases of planning through completion of construction of your custom home, and take you step-by-step through the...

31 Aug 23

Landscaping Your Yard: 7 Tips You Need To Know

Learn How To Elevate The Appearance Of Your Home

First impressions are lasting. Well-designed landscaping is a smart investment because it elevates the overall appearance of your home and increases the value of your property. Whether you are building a brand-new custom home and starting from scratch, you are remodeling your current home, or you are simply freshening up the existing landscaping in...

07 Jun 23

8 Steps To Finding The Right Homebuilder For You

How To Choose A Homebuilder Who Will Honor Your Vision, Time, And Budget

Building a new custom home or remodeling your current home is a huge investment in money, time, and energy on your part. You need to find a homebuilder who will be your partner and trusted advisor throughout the planning, design, and construction phases of your project. The following steps will help you identify a...

16 Sep 22

Subscribe to Email Updates

 

 

Custom Home Guide - eBook