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Custom Home

Sep 26 2013

A Little Maintenance Now Can Mean Big Savings Down the Road

In the home improvement/maintenance industry, we consistently hear about folks who try to find ways to save a bit of money. By doing this, they sometimes cut corners which could mean trouble later on, especially when it comes to maintaining your home. An article we found on CBS New York talks about just how troublesome and costly it can be to neglect simple home maintenance. Letting things go and ignoring them now is a terrible idea, and it might just cost you thousands of extra dollars when the problem finally...

Apr 10 2013

Budgets, Estimates and Bids – know the difference, enjoy a less stressful project

Custom Home, Custom Kitchen, Custom Remodel, Kitchen Remodel

We frequently receive inquiries from prospective clients, asking if we could, “take a look at their project...

Mar 15 2013

Spring Home Touch Ups

Custom Home, Exterior Remodels

Spring bring with it warmer weather, blooming flowers and lovely new green growth everywhere. It’s a time of renewal, a time of rebirth. It’s the ideal time to renew your home with some simple, effective spring touch ups, as well. Working with a remodel contractor can help you add more beauty and usability to your home in some surprisingly simple ways. What should you know? Changes to the Entryway The entryway to your home is more than just an access point. It’s part of your home’s personality and style, and other than...

Feb 15 2013

Turning Your Master Bedroom Into a Sanctuary

Bedroom Remodel, Custom Home, Remodel Contractor

Remodeling homes is the best way to make the most of your budget while giving you additional space and the look and feel that you want. In fact, more people are choosing to hire a remodel contractor to reinvigorate their homes than opting to buy new homes these days. One of the most popular options in terms of home remodeling is to hire a custom home contractor to transform your master bedroom into a sanctuary from everyday life. Why would you want to remodel your master bedroom? Why not start with...

Jan 23 2013

Planning for Elegant Downsizing in Retirement

Custom Home, New Construction

Entering your retirement years should be an enjoyable thing. However, many people find that once they do retire, their home is simply too much. The house was bought or built with a family’s needs in mind, and a retired couple simply doesn’t require that type of home. There are many benefits to working with a custom home builder and planning for downsizing your home and retirement now. What should you consider when planning a downsized home? One of the things that you’ll certainly want to consider is having a single-level home...

Oct 24 2012

Get Your Home Ready for the Cooler Months

Custom Home, Home Tips

People look forward to the cooler months of the year for a number of reasons; the children are back in school, giving Mom and Dad some much needed space. Plus, the holidays are on their way, along with everything that comes along with them. It’s imperative that you get your home in tip-top condition before crunch time, and the right remodel home contractor can help you. Here’s where to start in order to make sure your winter prep check-list is done in plenty of time for you to deck the halls...

Sep 07 2012

Home Construction Project Pricing

Custom Home, Home Tips, New Construction

You walk into the model home with a basic specs sheet in hand; you notice the beautiful solid wood floors, well-crafted fireplace mantle, the granite counter tops, the intricate tile backsplashes, you hear the steady hum of the air conditioning unit and you think, ‘wow I can buy this for $400,000?’. However as you wind your way through the house, drooling over the craftsmanship, eventually you hit a display table that has a new specs sheet, one that looks very different than the basics specs sheet you have in hand. Home...

Portland Area Design / Build Construction

Custom Home, Custom Remodel, New Construction

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“Custom” Builder, “Custom” Remodel – What does “custom” mean?

Custom Bathroom, Custom Home, Custom Kitchen, Custom Remodel, Kitchen Remodel

Many new home builders and remodel contractors throw the word “custom” around. Custom bathroom, custom kitchen, custom remodel – you can put “custom” in front of any home improvement project and make it sound fancy. But what does custom actually mean? Let’s face it - there is no governing body that determines whether a home builder or remodel contractor does custom work. It is up to you, the consumer, to really know the difference between a true custom new home or custom remodel project and a new home or remodel...