Originally posted in our November 2020 newsletter Choosing the fixtures in your home is one of the last steps in the design process and should be chosen in conjunction with your home’s finishes. While finishes include countertops, paint colors, flooring, and drywall types (i.e. anything that makes your home look “finished”), fixtures are hardware that […]
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Tips on Building a Sustainable home
There are many components that go into a sustainable home, from the design to the actual build process, and even the materials used to build it and the appliances installed. Here’s an overview of considerations to make throughout the process in order to increase the sustainability of your home.
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Building Your Dream Home As Smoothly As Possible
For many of us, a new home is one of the largest financial decisions we’ll make, so its important to take the proper steps to ensure your home will benefit you for years to come.
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DO’S AND DON’TS – BUILDING YOUR NEW HOME
DO select your finishes as early in the building process as possible. Finishes are your electrical and plumbing fixtures, flooring, tile, door and window hardware, paint colors, etc. DON’T ask subcontractors on the job to do additional work for you. Your contractor has an agreement with each subcontractor as to their scope of work and […]
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Does an ICF Home Cost More Than a Stick Frame home?
The savings you reap each month in utility costs, insurance and maintenance make the ICF build a hands down choice.
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