At Designer Builders we have a saying, details matter, design matters. Millwork is a detail that is not to be overlooked—it’s like jewelry for your home, a well-placed accessory. Merriam Webster defines millwork as any woodwork manufactured at a mill. This includes doors, molding, trim, flooring, wall paneling and crown molding. Molding and flooring are […]
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Anyone with a pet can tell you, they become like our children. They have personalities and idiosyncrasies. Maybe unlike our children, they love us unconditionally and they weigh in at 2000 pounds. If there is any doubt how much we love our pets, just look at the money we spend on them each year to make […]
A few key devices and some basic wiring will make your home ready for just about anything Home builders are sometimes accused of resistance to digital home technologies. That’s not quite the case, but we have seen many high-tech devices hit the market with great hype, only to quietly disappear two years later. The best […]
It would be hard to argue against the fact that the process of homebuilding unites people of all backgrounds, ages, and gender. Businesses that do not evolve with new technologies or do not produce a quality product, usually do not last. Todd recognizes businesses today must have a user-friendly, modern website and an engaging social […]
How a new custom home helps you breathe easy This article is more technical than most, but it addresses an important issue for today’s homebuyers: how healthy their new home will be. That concern is no surprise, given that we’re getting outside less often than ever. A 2018 YouGov survey of 16,000 people in North […]
This is an important question for everyone involved in a new home project The internet will tell you to be skeptical when searching for a builder. That’s good advice: skepticism is wise at the beginning of your search, just as it is when comparing surgeons, car dealers or other service providers. But remember that the […]
Successful builders are choosy about the people they work with. Here’s why. The best business relationships are those where everyone has high standards, both for themselves and for the other parties. This is certainly the case when building a new custom home—a complex, expensive and emotion-laden effort in which the homeowner and builder must collaborate […]
The ability to weather storms is another advantage of hiring a pro with up-to-date knowledge about building science One often overlooked benefit of a high-quality new custom home is that it will better handle severe weather events and power outages. These are a fact of life in all parts of the country. Atlantic hurricanes routinely […]
Why choosing the right air conditioning equipment is more important than ever The health and comfort of a new home has a lot to do with its heating, cooling and ventilation equipment. High-quality equipment will do a better job, but only if the builder works with the mechanical contractor to choose the right equipment type. […]
Creating Functionality and Beauty in Your Outdoor Space A lot of homeowners are looking beyond the basic deck or patio to a complete outdoor experience. They’re designing and building homes with multi-level decks, patios connected to decks and pools, screened porches, arbors and outdoor kitchens. According to a May 2019 article on Zillow.com, a growing […]