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October 15, 2025

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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 […]

7 Common Challenges in Over-Garage Additions

By: Lauren McKay

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October 11, 2025

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Home Additions

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, […]

5 Ways to Make Additions More Energy-Efficient

By: Lauren McKay

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October 9, 2025

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Home Additions

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 […]

5 Ways to Future-Proof Your Custom Home Now

By: Lauren McKay

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October 6, 2025

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Custom Home Builder

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 […]

5 Ways to Avoid Subcontractor Bottlenecks

By: Lauren McKay

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October 4, 2025

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Multi-Family Home Builder

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, including those operating as a multi family home builder, avoid subcontractor bottlenecks by building prequalified vendor pools with standardized contracts, which eliminates repeated vetting and […]

5 Times a Remodel Requires an Engineer's Input

By: Lauren McKay

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October 2, 2025

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Home Remodeling

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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