Are you planning on making some upgrades to your home to ensure it is handicap accessible? This type of retrofit process can quickly become complicated or expensive, but fortunately there are a lot of different ways you can make your home more accessible without having to go too crazy on remodeling. All it takes is...
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced new changes that will give wounded warriors greater access to grant money for building or remodeling their homes. Under the new rules instituted by the VA, servicemembers will be able to receive up to three adaptive grants worth up to $81,080 in total from the...
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...