For those who have bravely served our country and have returned with service-connected disabilities, the United States government offers a few grants to help remodel or build accessible homes. The Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant can provide servicemembers the money they need to make their home a safer, more comfortable place to live. As an...
The process of building a new home is sometimes confusing for homeowners—there are many facets like permitting, materials, building codes and more that the average person is not likely to understand. When you work with a great home builder, though, this process should be easy. One of the biggest concerns of our clients is whether...
Change orders can be a headache in complex projects, but there are circumstances in which they are necessary, or can at least be managed well. The reasons for submitting a change request can vary—many times they happen due to completely unforeseen circumstances arising during the project. Here are a few examples from home builders in...
When you’re looking to build a new property, whether it’s a home or a commercial building, you’ll find it highly beneficial to work with a design-build firm. Having the builder involved throughout the entire process is very beneficial. Most people will not find it at all helpful if they are told by a builder that...
Many of us dream about building the perfect kitchen for years, even decades, before we ever have the chance. When the time comes, the decisions we have to make can be daunting. There are so many options, at so many price points, it’s hard to know where to start. With that in mind, we’ve collected...
When trying to pick the right home builder for your project, most people instinctively know to only considering builders with the proper licensing and insurance and workers compensation policies. Without those things, you’re really not dealing with a professional builder at all, and you’re putting yourself and your finances at risk. And, of course, most...
The physical limitations one faces due to aging or because of a serious physical injury or disability can make it suddenly difficult for someone who has taken care of themselves all their life to be self-sufficient, making it difficult to even get around the home. Certified ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) contractors and Certified Aging...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers grants to service members and veterans with injuries that inhibit their mobility or use of their limbs, or for other serious injuries such as blindness or severe burns. There are two VA housing grants that differ in their benefits and the injuries that qualify one to receive...