Stepped ceilings are custom home construction details that are one of the greatest “bang for the buck” techniques available today. The materials are virtually supplied…
Welcome to evolution. Europeans, especially Germans and Swiss, think a home should last 100 years at a minimum and their materials and costs reflect this:…
A home builder, as a standard procedure, includes a one year all-inclusive warranty, on virtually everything operating satisfactorily, new out of the box. How is…
When the real estate bubble burst in 2008, the result was a whole new game in money lending. They want proof that you can pay…
Assuming this home builder has passed the statistical front end investigation, then you need a sit down personal interview. If the verbal responses are more…
Yes and no – the contract agreement must be clear and include dispute resolution avenues and time performance frame works. Money disbursements and hold backs…
The real answer is how much money do you want to spend on an on-going basis? We now have fluid charged systems that are nearly…
The initial concerns with cultured (phony) stone fading in UV light and popping off of buildings during freeze/thaw cycles seem to have passed, and truly…
Reprinted with permission from the Oregonian Homes and Rental special section from the Ask the Expert column featuring Rick Bernard of Bernard Custom Construction, February…
Details that personalize your home to the specific way your family lives with kids and pets defines a home customized by its owner. These are…
