Tag: New Construction

Posted on 09/25/2022

If you’re building a new house, planning begins long before you break ground. There are many steps involved, each with the potential for either hindering or enhancing your experience and process. To make sure you’re approaching the home building journey the right way, here is a short guide to the most important planning steps: Compare multiple contractor bids...

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House Plan

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Posted on 01/02/2022

Rebuild or Renovate? What to Consider

Knowing whether to tear down an old or damaged house and rebuild is not something that cannot be decided in a vacuum. The existing structure will likely present as a mixed bag of pros and cons. Before making a decision solely based on perceived cost, consider digging deeper into the facts. How Has The Existing Structure Been Impacted?...

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Home Contractors

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Posted on 09/05/2021

Easy Tips for Improving Accessibility in Your New Build Home

Photo by ThisIsEngineering via Pexels Many of the open floor plans and spacious kitchens require only minor adjustments to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Although ADA considerations might not be on a contractor’s or architect’s radar when drafting state-of-the-art blueprints, there are persuasive reasons to build accessible new construction homes. 1: ADA-Compliant Kitchens Can Increase...

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Posted on 07/18/2021

3 Reasons a New Construction Home Could Best Suit Your Life

Photo by August de Richelieu from Pexels A few short decades ago, the home was merely a space where people resided. They would gather at the end of a long day of work or school, have an evening meal and go to bed. Most daily activities took place away from the home, so therefore, houses did not need...

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Lifestyle

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Posted on 06/27/2021

Slab Foundations in New Construction: What to Consider

Image by Paul Brennan from Pixabay Slab foundations have plenty of benefits, but they also have several issues, many of which depend on the region you're building your home. Here are the important things to consider when it comes to deciding whether a slab foundation is right for you: The Cons of Concrete Slab Foundations Climate is extremely...

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Foundation

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Posted on 06/06/2021

How to Decide Between an Infill Lot and a Planned Community

Photo by sergio souza from Pexels Where you build your home will have a major impact on how you interact with your environment. If you're getting ready to pick a site for your new construction, you might be wondering whether to go for an infill lot or opt for a planned community. We'll look at the pros and...

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Infill Lots

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Posted on 05/24/2020

New Construction Homes: Pros & Cons

Image by Capri23auto from Pixabay It’s not unusual for homebuyers to enter the market with some preconceived notions about the differences between an existing home and new construction. These may be formed by talking to friends and loved ones about their successes and challenges. Others come from media sources, including the seemingly endless stream of reality home shows....

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Buyer Tips

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