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I have a dream: How to plan your own custom dream home

I have a dream: How to plan your own custom dream home

A new year has arrived and if you’re ringing it in with an addition to your family, looking for a change of scenery, hoping to downsize or upgrade, building a new custom home might just be already in the works in your mind. While dreaming about a new home is incredibly fun, the thought of planning out all of the pieces along the way can be daunting. Not to worry! That’s why we’re here. 

If you’re even considering building a new custom home, there’s a method to the madness. Use these five steps to help you plan your dream home...

8 ways to remodel your kitchen on a budget

8 ways to remodel your kitchen on a budget

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and with the guest list piling high it's easy to start thinking about all of the things you need and want to replace or renovate in the kitchen. It's the heart of your home and so it is important to make this space where we gather together a sacred one. 

If you're looking to remodel your kitchen on a budget and before the turkey hits the table, try just one or a few of our eight cheap and easy kitchen remodeling suggestions. We're sure they'll make all the difference...

Office spaces: Building a room you can work with

Office spaces: Building a room you can work with

It's August and although summer's been a blast, it's just about time to send the kids back to school. What does that mean for you? It's time to get ready to knock it into full gear. And how is it you're supposed to do that without a proper home office? We know!

Take a little advice from us (yes, we have a home office too!) on how to transform your work space into a room that really works for your work.

DIY: Build your own privacy screen

DIY: Build your own privacy screen

Hello, neighbor! Nice seeing you... Or is it not so nice to see them? We all need a little privacy. It's not that we don't like our neighbors. We just need a little space. 

Many of our homes are built close together or are set at just the right angle that it makes that space thing a little tough to come by. So why not take the weekend to tackle a little DIY project and build your own privacy screen? Here's how...

To build or to buy: That is the question

To build or to buy: That is the question

A whole lot of time, money and energy go into both building and buying a home no matter the route you take. Considering that buying a property is usually the biggest expense a person will make during their lives, it makes sense to put a great deal of thought into your two options: to build or to buy. If you’re looking to move to a new place, consider these four things...

Better by the beach: Things to consider when building by the water

Better by the beach: Things to consider when building by the water

We can all agree that life is better on the water, especially if you're talking about building a custom home by the beach. But, as you might guess, building a sound home closer to the damp, salty elements can be a bit more of a challenge if you don't know what you're getting into. Below are just a few things to consider when building by the water.