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Lauren McKay

Lauren McKay is a seasoned construction writer with over a decade of experience creating clear, informative content for residential builders and design-build firms. As the lead writer for Genesis Construction & Development, she focuses on helping clients understand the building process through thoughtful, strategy-driven writing. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys restoring furniture, reading design books, and spending time outdoors with her family.

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7 Common Remodeling Myths, Debunked
Remodeling myths are widespread misconceptions about home improvement that lead homeowners to make costly decisions, skip necessary permits, or choose upgrades that don't add property value. Common remodeling myths often lead homeowners to costly mistakes and reduced property value. DIY projects frequently exceed budgets rather than save money, with 58% experiencing cost overruns. Not all […]
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7 Common Challenges in Over-Garage Additions
Over-garage additions are second-story living spaces built above existing garages that face unique challenges including structural reinforcement needs, design integration, permit requirements, utility extensions, insulation demands, stair placement, and budget considerations. Over-garage additions face seven primary challenges: structural capacity assessments requiring professional engineering evaluation, foundation reinforcements to support additional loads, design integration with existing materials, […]
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5 Ways to Make Additions More Energy-Efficient
Energy-efficient home additions combine high-performance building standards, superior insulation, triple-pane windows, smart HVAC systems, and solar integration to reduce heating and cooling consumption by 25-30% while maximizing long-term comfort and value. Home additions become significantly more energy-efficient by adopting high-performance building standards before construction begins, installing triple-pane windows with Low-E coatings and superior insulation, upgrading […]
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5 Ways to Future-Proof Your Custom Home Now
Future-proofing a custom home means designing and building with adaptable spaces, upgradeable technology, sustainable systems, and wellness features that remain functional and valuable for decades as your lifestyle and needs evolve. Future-proofing a custom home requires five strategic investments. Design flexible spaces with multi-purpose rooms and movable walls that adapt as families grow. Install smart […]
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5 Ways to Avoid Subcontractor Bottlenecks
Subcontractor bottlenecks are delays in construction projects caused by poor vendor management, scheduling conflicts, communication breakdowns, or material shortages that can be prevented through strategic planning and coordination. Construction teams avoid subcontractor bottlenecks by building prequalified vendor pools with standardized contracts, which eliminates repeated vetting and guarantees consistent terms. Centralized scheduling platforms with real-time tracking […]
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5 Times a Remodel Requires an Engineer's Input
An engineer's input is required for remodeling projects that affect your home's structural integrity, including removing load-bearing walls, adding stories, reconfiguring floor plans, addressing foundation issues, or altering roof lines. A structural engineer's proficiency becomes essential when homeowners remove or modify load-bearing walls, add a second story or major addition, reconfigure floor plans with structural […]
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