Safety First
There’s no getting around it: construction can be a hazardous job. We say “can be” because professional builders respect those hazards and equip and train their workers and subcontractors to mitigate safety issues as…
When Cheap is Expensive in Homebuilding
Choosing a builder based on the lowest cost per square foot or the lowest sales price is likely not getting the best value. It’s buying the cheapest home. No doubt about it, there is…
What is an Organized Home Builder?
Investing in the design and construction of a new home is a daunting task, something most people do once or maybe twice in a lifetime. The last thing you need is a builder who…
Developing Your Home Building Team: Earlier is Better
Historically and traditionally, people have been conditioned to follow a certain, linear path to building a new home. That is, hire an architect or designer to create the plans, select a builder and then…
Nothing to Fear :: Building a Home or Remodeling
Do you know what most often hinders the success of a new-home project? Fear. Fear of the unknown, of unscrupulous contractors, shoddy materials, of somehow getting caught in a money pit and ending up…
The Best Time to Build a New Home?
Whether it’s saving two cents on a gallon of gas or building your dream home, everybody wants a bargain. Everyone loves a deal. No one likes paying retail. If you are considering building a…
Defining Home Value
In the current economy, it has become fashionable to define “value” as simply the lowest price among new homes. But doing so discounts the value of providing a high level of construction quality, as…
Choosing the Right Remodeler? Consider Your New-Home Builder
You might find it a little odd to consider hiring a new-home builder for your remodeling project, but organizations like ours can oftentimes deliver a better project than a traditional remodeling company that focuses…
Under the Hood of your Home Technology Systems
The world may not look like the Jetson’s yet, but new technology is everywhere. It is in our vehicles, our homes, the games that we play. Whether it is Hi-Def, 3-D TV or the…
Finding the Right Home Builder
There is a ton of information about how to find a builder for your new home. This blog, in fact, is one way we at Castle Homes use to impart information about our company…
Turning Your Dream Home into Reality
Your dream home may not be as far from reality as you might think. As you look at today’s homes, with their wide choice of features and finishes, options and upgrades, you may feel…
Staying in Style in the “New Economy” with Castle Homes
Economic hard times or not, new homes are still being built across the country and in our community. But housing industry and new-home style ‘experts’ have noted a change in how people are approaching…
The Finishing Touch: Interior Home Finishes
Regardless of a home’s size or style, all construction follows a consistent pattern and pace. Excavation and foundation work will be followed by the framing phase, which will be followed by rough mechanical, electrical…
Home Design that Feels Right
Have you ever walked through a home and thought, “This feels right.” You may not be able to put your finger on exactly why it feels that way, but there’s definitely a sense of…
The Air You Breathe In Your Home
Just as the human body has a respiratory system, so a house has specialized equipment to bring fresh air inside, filter it, distribute and ‘exhale’ it. The respiratory equipment in a house is often referred to as “HVAC,” for “heating, ventilating and air conditioning.”
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