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Must-Have Features for a Custom Home

Creating the house of your dreams begins with the end in mind. What kind of life will be lived within the walls of your perfect home? As Pittsburgh’s go-to for custom homes and remodeling, we have seen beautiful homes come together that feature both functional and fun spaces. While every home is built perfectly for the person, there are

Tips to Plan Your Dream Kitchen

If you could plan your dream kitchen, what would it look like? Most people can name a half-dozen “must have” items to create their ideal kitchen, but more often than not, they don’t know how to plan their dream kitchen. Designing your perfect kitchen is one of the most exciting and fun aspects of building a home or remodeling

Best Upgrades to Make When Building a House

Wondering what are the best upgrades to make when building a house? The building process involves a lot of decision-making on your part. Making the right choices about what to add during the building process and what can wait can make or break your budget, and it’s important to think ahead toward what upgrades will be worth it when

5 Signs It’s Time to Build a New Home

You’re getting the urge to for something different – maybe it’s to move, maybe something else, but how do you know? What are the signs it’s time to build a new house? Even more important, how can you be sure that building a home is the right choice for you? Building a home is a big undertaking, but it doesn’t

Adding Curb Appeal to Your Custom Home

Your home’s exterior serves a practical purpose but adding curb appeal to your custom home can be achieved by carefully choosing a color scheme and characteristics that make you proud to pull into the driveway each day. In fact, exceptional curb appeal can increase your home’s resale value. Together, you and your builder can choose a design for your

Functional Kitchen Design

Designing your kitchen can be one of the most challenging parts of building a new home. Your kitchen is likely one of the busiest rooms in your house, so it’s important to design a functional and fun space. Let’s look at some things to consider when creating a functional kitchen design to meet your needs.