Taking a look at the blueprints of your custom home will give you a sense of how the residence will look after construction, but there's another step that your builder should offer before you sign off on the project. Many custom home builders will use software to allow their clients to check out 3D renderings of their homes late in the design phase. Being able to virtually step into your home will be hugely valuable in terms of evaluating the design of the residence and determining if it's right for you. [Read More]

Traditionally, a pile or pier is used in construction to support a building or reinforce the foundation of an existing building. Piles typically involve digging a hole and placing the plie in it then filling it with cement to create a strong anchor or support. In some areas, the ground is filled with rocks, tree roots, or other obstacles that make it hard to install these piles but there is another option that just might work in your situation. [Read More]

With shows like The Property Brothers and Fixer Upper filling up the Netflix queues of HGTV addicts, more and more people are becoming open to the idea of buying a house that needs some work. The beautiful results on these shows help people to see that some spaces have potential. However, not all fixer uppers are worth the work. How do you know if the house you're going to buy is a good investment or whether you should just keep looking? [Read More]

Unfortunately, all roofs deteriorate over time. Roof repairs are the most expensive ones that homeowners often face. Thankfully, a roof coating can increase the longevity of your roof, which saves you time and money over time. A roof coating is an extra layer of protection added onto a finished roof, which improves a roof's ability to withstand the wind, rain, hail, and sunlight. Used for both residential and commercial roofs, this extra layer creates a barrier between the actual roof and the elements by coating the materials used during the construction to the roof proper. [Read More]