In this blog, we share information about the design/build process, showcase some of our custom designs and construction, offer advice on home updates and renovations, and look at the latest trends in interior decorating and home design. We welcome your comments and ideas for future articles. Thanks for reading!

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Air Quality in the Home

While the recent wildfires out west bringing smoke all the way to the east coast may have you thinking more about the air quality outside, what you may not be thinking of is the air quality inside your home. The fact is, we’re exposed to more air pollution indoors than out.

Tips for your home, Safety, kitchens, Home safetyTim HebertSeptember 29, 2022air quality, indoor air, indoor air quality, ventilation, home ventilation, hazards of cooking, bathroom fan, range hoodComment

Four Home Tips for Fall

Preparing to hunker down for a cold winter means more than stocking up on cozy sweaters. Your home requires preparation too. Even after the leaves have all been raked and the gutters cleaned, there are still a few things you can do to ensure your winter is a comfortable as it can be.

home heating, Home safety, Tips for your home, seasonal tipsTim HebertSeptember 30, 2021green building, home energy, home improvement, home ventilation, home heating tips, insurance restoration, design plans, holiday homeComment

Budgeting for Your Home Renovation

Proper budgeting is key to the success of a home project, ensuring the project runs smoothly and the result meets all your wants and needs. It’s important to have a budget in mind (naturally), but also to share this budget with your design/build firm. We’re here to shed some light on building budgets.

Design/Build, home remodel, home renovation, Tips for your homeTim HebertMarch 9, 2021budget, budgeting, renovation budget, remodeling budget, design/buildComment

Home Renovations: Why Planning Matters

It's tempting to want to dive in and get started ASAP, but the long-term benefits outweigh the short-term gratification. Slow down and make sure you get everything right because you'll be living with the results for a long time.

Design/Build, custom home design, home renovation, home remodel, Tips for your homeTim HebertJanuary 26, 2021budget, planning, plans, building plans, home design, custom design, custom renovation, design plansComment

Home Safety Tips for Fireplaces and Wood Stoves

Whether you currently heat your home with a fireplace or wood stove, you’re considering adding a fire feature to your home in the future, or you’re thinking of purchasing a new home with this style heating, there are certain things to consider. Here’s what you need to keep in mind…

Safety, Home safety, Tips for your home, home heatingTim HebertDecember 16, 2020home heating tips, fire safety, wood stove, fireplace, fireplace safety, wood stove tipsComment

Home Building and Construction in the Age of COVID-19

A lot has changed and left us questioning what was once second nature, so we’re here to help you understand how building and construction has adapted so you can still get your home projects done.

Safety, Tips for your home, Design/Build, Home safety, home renovation, home remodelTim HebertMay 29, 2020COVID-19, social distancing, safe construction, virtual meetings, telemeeting, construction saftey, corona virus, new normalComment

5 Traits to Look for in a Custom Home Builder

Finding a quality custom home builder takes time and commitment. You need to do your research and ask the right questions to be sure you choose a firm you are comfortable with and trust to do the job right. To start you off on your search, here are five traits to look for that high-quality, custom building firms will possess.