How to Get an Accurate Construction Estimate?
What You Need Before Asking Your Builder to give you a cost estimate? We used the industry AIA standard to determine what materials the builder needs, including specifications, plans, and the meani...
Soil evaluation for the right Septic System
Why Soil Testing Matters Before Installing a Septic System? This blog walks through a real-life example of the process of a soil test. We have a soil scientist on site showing the process with one ...
Passive Home Guide: Double Stud Wall
The double stud wall, a popular choice among local green builders, is a remarkable wall assembly that prioritizes energy efficiency. As its name suggests, it consists of two layers—a sturdy inner s...
Suppose you like living in the country and prefer a simple way to build your home with the comfort of urban amenities and conveniences. In that case, you'll fall in love with a Barndominium. Barnd...
Shingle siding is a form of external cladding used on buildings that is composed of overlapping rows of rectangular hardwood or vinyl shingles. Typically, the tiles are put horizontally, with ea...
Board and batten siding was popularized during the Victorian Era (1837-1901) when lumber was plentiful and was used to showcase the exterior carpentry and decoration of many Victorian-era homes.
What is slab-on-grade foundation?
WHAT IS SLAB-ON-GRADE FOUNDATION? A slab-on-grade foundation - is a structural engineering system where the foundation for a building (concrete slab) is created from a mold set into the ground. Con...
Building Guide: Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
SIPs Panels (structural insulated panels) are an insulation system that is becoming increasingly popular in building construction. SIPs are made by sandwiching a layer of insulation between two lay...
Inspiring Kitchen Color Scheme Inspiration for Your New Home
For many homeowners, the kitchen is a sacred space. A space for creativity, artistry, and connections between one another to be made. When designing a new home, you want to strike the right ambian...
Tips For Designing Your Own Home
Designing your own home is an exciting endeavor. Yet being able to complete such a project is no small feat! You may find yourself scratching your head at how to get the hang of developing the fut...
How Straw Bales Can Be Used For Insulation
In the famed story of “The Three Little Pigs,” the first little pig’s straw house came tumbling down effortlessly after only a few huffs and puffs from the big, bad wolf. Some may be quick to write...
Seven of the Best Features to Incorporate Into Your Custom Home
When you envision your custom home, do you dream of a walk-in closet with custom white shelves to house your shoes? What about a large stone patio to grill and host family on warm summer nights? W...