Tag: New Construction

Posted on 11/04/2021

3 Areas to Customize when Building Your Home

Photo by Gabby K from Pexels As you make plans to build your own home, give yourself room for some customization. Your budget may not allow you to customize everything so will need to consider your priorities. Here are three key areas you should focus on to customize your home to make it more functional and enjoyable. 1....

Basement

Custom Home

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Posted on 10/21/2021

Are Prefab Homes Sustainable?

"vipp's prefab shelter" by Nicolás Boullosa licensed under CC BY 2.0 Prefabricated homes come with many advantages. They require less time and less labor than traditional building process and still allow you to own your own home with a much smaller budget. Sustainability is another key factor discussed among builders and buyers alike. Builders promote prefabricated homes as...

Eco Friendly Homes

Home Construction

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Posted on 08/19/2021

What is Green New Construction?

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay There are multiple trends in green home building these days, so much so that it can create confusion as to what a green home actually is. People might claim that their home is sustainable without actually qualifying how. We'll look at the parameters and how to identify an environmentally-friendly home that works...

Green Home

Green New Construction

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Posted on 08/05/2021

Increase New Construction Homes' Value by Including Compliant Accessibility Designs

Photo by JESHOOTS.com from Pexels The physical limitations that come with age or disability task existing property owners with making sometimes awkward modifications to existing homes. Although many of these changes are necessary for improved accessibility, bulky ramps in front yards tend to diminish curbside appeal. In terms of resale value, homeowners may be narrowing their buyer demographic...

Accessibility

Design

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Posted on 05/27/2021

How to Keep Your Home Cool and Dry in Humid Climates

Image by Bruno from Pixabay When building a new home, climate has the potential to affect every decision. The architecture and layout of your home, landscaping and features all need to be the best possible choices for the region you’re building in. While you always have some freedom, knowing the best practices for building homes in humid climates...

Airflow

Building Materials

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