Building Site Selection
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Building site selection is one of the most important aspects to a successful home project. Most people know the market value of the completed home will be affected by the location of the building lot. Things like schools, views, and neighborhood will be a major consideration for future buyers when selling. These are obvious but […]
Our kitchen died on us recently so we decided to go with a hands free faucet as a replacement. After using this product for over a month now, my wife and I have come to the conclusion that hands free faucets fall into the category of things you don’t know you need until you […]
New Home Schedule Expedited
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Building a home from the ground up takes an enormous amount of labor hours. From the initial planning to the final paint touch ups, the process can take up to a year or more on a custom build. Luckily, there are some newer building technologies that are helping to expedite the new home schedule. Manufactured […]
Last week we shared with you a new video on how to install indirect lighting behind crown molding. This week, we will share with you some wainscot, or chair rail with panel molding, installation tips. Most do-it-yourselfers aren’t sure how to layout a wainscot project on the wall. Some of the more common questions include: […]
Roof Trusses on New Home Any new home can have a roof truss failure if the installers don’t follow directions. Trusses have many advantages over standard beam framed roofs, including faster install times, lower costs, and ease of installation. But in order to get a quality end product for your roof framing, the carpenters need […]
We recently completed a crown molding with indirect lighting installation. I have to tell you, the project turned out much better than we anticipated. It’s not that we didn’t expect good results, but we have installed lighted crown before and didn’t get this type of impact. The video above shares the specifics of the project […]
A home purchase is typically the most expensive transaction we will deal so it’s important to put the time and effort forth to minimize potential future problems. Below are some of the major items I recommend when having a home inspection done. Some of these things are typical for a home inspection…others may be over […]
Last week we introduced you to the recessed outlet and talked about how it can help hide cords for TV’s, computer monitors, digital photo frames…etc. This special electrical outlet can also help when wiring up indirect lighting behind crown molding. By adding a recessed outlet with switch, your indirect lighting behind your crown molding will […]
Air Conditioner Replacement for Your Home
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I recently had a family member ask me for any insight I might be able to give for an air conditioner replacement for an existing home. As I was typing up the list of things I would look into as a builder, I realized some of you might be looking for the same information. So […]
Recessed Electrical Outlets. Lose the Dangling Cords
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Are you familiar with recessed electrical outlets? These little guys help conceal the plugs in your home for everything from lamps to wall mounted TV’s. Wherever you need power but have little clearance, recessed electrical outlets can help. Where Are Recessed Electrical Outlets Used? As you can see in the photo above, many people haven’t […]
