Can You Build a Private Residence in a National Forest?
There’s nothing quite like the breathtaking splendor of our cherished National Forests. Us Coloradans love nothing more than spending a day hiking off the beaten path to commune with nature. How many times have you thought to yourself, “I could see myself building a cabin out here and calling it home”? It certainly would be…
How to Map Out Your Whole House Remodel
Taking on a whole home remodel seems like a massive undertaking. With so many moving parts and financial considerations to balance, it can be a stressful experience, to say the least – especially if it’s your first time attempting a remodel. But the foundation of any project of this scale is a solid plan. Mapping…
How Does Weather Affect Construction?
Adverse weather can throw a serious wrench in construction plans. This can be especially troublesome in regions with a lot of snow such as Colorado. Other factors such as high winds, heavy rain, temperature, and fog can come into play and affect a construction timeline. The unpredictability of weather can’t be planned around which can…
What is Commercial Interior Design?
When you think of interior design, what comes to mind? If an idyllic, stylish living room straight off the pages of Architectural Digest is the first image you conjure up, you’re not alone. Residential interior design tends to get the lion’s share of our collective attention. But there’s a highly impactful branch of this industry…
Popular Exterior Styles for Custom Homes in 2020
The sky’s the limit when you choose to build a custom home! From floorplans to appliances, you can contribute to every aspect of the design process. Exterior styling can be an especially exciting aspect of the design process. There’s a lot of room to get creative with your new home. But with complete creative license…
5 Essentials To Help You Prepare for a Custom Home Build
After weighing all of your options and seeing what is best for you and your family you’ve decided to build a custom home. Congratulations! Now, it’s time to dig in and lay the groundwork for a smooth process all the way through. You’re probably wondering where to start when building a custom home and what…
Should You Build a Custom Home or Flip a House?
Building a Custom Home The appeal of building a brand new home is alluring. You get a beautiful, ready-to-move-in oasis with no sweat off your back. And a custom-built home, in particular, can offer a personalized touch crafted exactly to your tastes. But there are some considerations you should mull over before you decide to…
What Are Accessory Dwelling Units?
Imagine a housing solution that creates more housing opportunities in communities, saves homeowners and tenants money, empowers seniors to be near family as they age, and makes use of extra space in low-density neighborhoods. Imagine apartments built on top of garages and in basements, detached dwellings situated on large, spacious lots, and gorgeous tiny homes…
What Does My Insurance Cover for Remodeling?
Are you looking around the house for the next remodel or addition to make on your home? Remodels can be expensive so, before getting started, you may want to know how much will your insurance cover and how much comes directly out of your pocket. What Qualifies as Remodeling? When looking to your insurance to…
16 Tools Every Homeowner Needs
What tools does a new homeowner need? How about: What tools should every house have? The majority of residencies need a few tools to survive, repair fixtures, hang decorations, and do whatever else that’s necessary. Whether you live in a house or an apartment, there are essential tools you should keep on hand to ensure…