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Your home’s energy usage makes up one quarter of your carbon footprint. Here are five tips to help improve your home’s energy efficiency from the start of your building process to the very end!
There is no denying that a beach house is a great escape. The beautiful views and cool breezes are just a couple of the awesome things about beach front living and when you consider building your own house on your own little piece of paradise there are certain conditions you'll want to account for. Everything from location to materials should easily fit into your lifestyle whether you are working on your interior or exterior. Taking a few things into consideration as you build can make your beach house a home you will love for years to come.
Some home building goofs, like spilled paint or a hole in the drywall are easy to fix as things move along. But you've got to be careful to avoid major, costly errors when building your first home. No one wants to spend their hard-earned cash, time and energy building a home only to later discover that there's been a major oversight which needs correcting. Here are a few things to think about to help you avoid builder's remorse.
There isn’t an industry that’s been unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some boomed while others plummeted, and even after things started getting back on track, systems strained by shutdowns and ongoing outbreaks around the globe continue to complicate building in the United States. But don't worry—you can navigate this unique situation all the way to your dream home! If you’re planning to build or running into problems partway through the process, here’s what you should know about building this year.
Making the leap to build a home seems daunting to many, but it can pay off in a gorgeous new house with everything you want. That’s why the majority of our customers are regular consumers—not builders or developers. They come with wish lists and budgets that mean it’s easier to build what they want and need than to shop existing homes and settle for what they find. If you’re not yet sure you can commit to the idea of building your own home, we think you’ll be inspired by this look into how a couple in Texas made their dream home a reality.
When space is at a premium and you want more, consider adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to your property! These smaller structures can be whatever you need—an office for you, a guest suite for family, a playroom for the kids, etc.—and a lot of homeowners are seeing the value in trading some of their open lot outside for additional interior square footage. If this sounds like the solution you’ve been looking for, here are some things to know before building an ADU.
The quality of your water affects everything from the taste of your drinks and recipes to the health of your family. Whether you’re connected to a public water source or a private well, contaminants can lurk in your tap. Lead and other heavy metals, irritating chemicals like chlorine and chloramine, illness-causing microorganisms, and emerging pollutants like pharmaceuticals are just a few of the major concerns that people face across the country. To reduce exposure, look into filter systems that can provide healthier water everywhere you need it!
When you rely on somebody to perform a service for you, you need to make sure you choose the right professional. The contractor who builds your home really sets the tone for the project, and a good one can direct and streamline the process to make building a house seem simple! If you want to look forward to a build you can look back on fondly, prioritize finding the right builder. Here’s how you’ll benefit from start to finish!