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6 QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CONSIDERING AN OUTDOOR KITCHEN April 17, 2023Considering adding an outdoor kitchen to your backyard? You’re not alone. Recent trends indicate that installing an outdoor kitchen is one of the most popular projects among homeowners in the past several years. With many people staying home more often, making outdoor living spaces… Continue reading 6 QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CONSIDERING AN OUTDOOR KITCHEN

THE FUNK CHART: YOUR KEY TO ALL THE REMODELING FEELS March 22, 2023Starting a remodeling or home addition project can be intimidating. You are excited about your new space but nervous about all the unknowns. You’ve done your homework and are confident that you’ve chosen the right building partner, but you still feel unsure about… Continue reading THE FUNK CHART: YOUR KEY TO ALL THE REMODELING FEELS

AIR SEALING: THE WHY AND THE HOW March 8, 2023  No matter how much you love the great outdoors, you don’t want the outside in your home. Whether you are building a new house or remodeling your current one, you want your home to be cozy in the winter and cool in the summer. This… Continue reading Air Sealing: the Why and the How

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BUILDING PARTNER February 23, 2023 You’ve been dreaming about a new home, a remodel, or a home addition for a while. You’ve thought about what you want it to look like, how you’ll use the space, and the memories you’ll make there. Maybe you have Pinterest boards full of beautiful… Continue reading HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BUILDING PARTNER

WHAT’S A HOME ENERGY AUDIT, AND DO I NEED ONE? February 17, 2023 Today’s homeowners are more concerned than ever about lowering energy usage. PNAS (the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences journal) reports that about 20% of the United State’s greenhouse gas emissions come from the heating, cooling, and powering of households. For those who are… Continue reading WHAT’S A HOME ENERGY AUDIT, AND DO I NEED ONE?

WHY HENRY BLUESKIN VP 100 IS FOR YOU January 24, 2023 If you’re adding on to your house or building a house from the ground up, your structure will eventually be ready for house wrap. While this might not be the most exciting aspect of your project, it may end up being one of the… Continue reading WHY HENRY BLUESKIN VP 100 IS FOR YOU

PROJECT MANAGEMENT 101: HOW WE KEEP YOUR PROJECT ON TRACK January 17, 2023When you have a big construction project coming up–building a new home, putting on an addition, or doing a remodel–it’s natural to be nervous about the process. You are trusting your most valuable possession and sacred space, your home, to others. You hope… Continue reading PROJECT MANAGEMENT 101: HOW WE KEEP YOUR PROJECT ON TRACK

5 BENEFITS TO PLANNING OUT YOUR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT BEFORE YOU START January 12, 2023 Deciding to begin a construction project–building a new house, remodeling your current home, or building an addition–is exciting. You have dreams of your new space, how it will look and feel, how you will decorate it, and how you will use… Continue reading 5 BENEFITS TO PLANNING OUT YOUR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT BEFORE YOU START

What Are the Top 4 Trends in Home Remodeling Today? January 6, 2023It’s not hyperbole to say that in 2020, everything changed. And this includes how Americans are thinking about, using, and remodeling their homes. With many of us spending more time at home, we have gotten clear on what matters to us. Current remodeling… Continue reading What Are the Top 4 Trends in Home Remodeling Today?

RECORD-HIGH PRICES ON ALL BUILDING MATERIALS THREATEN HOUSING AFFORDABILITY May 17, 2021It’s not just lumber. The rapidly rising prices for other heavily relied upon building materials are causing widespread concerns throughout the housing industry. While skyrocketing lumber prices (up more than 300% from April 2020) have dominated industry headlines over the past year, the prices… Continue reading RECORD-HIGH PRICES ON ALL BUILDING MATERIALS THREATEN HOUSING AFFORDABILITY