If anyone ever told you that building a home can be stressful, they were right. However, savvy homeowners choose a builder who will make it less so. But beyond making certain the company is licensed and insured and has provided a fair bid and a professional contract, how do owners determine whether a company will […]
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How to Minimize Stress and Maximize Sanity
September 22, 2014Category: custom home builder, custom homes, Green Homes, homebuilder, New construction, New homes, remodeler, Renovate, Room Additions, Uncategorized, Vacation Homes
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Taking Your Vision and Turning it into Reality
January 31, 2014As a professional builder, we are practiced at taking a client’s concepts and ideas and transforming them into three-dimensional reality. It is a skill we have honed over decades. It is our work and our passion. For our clients, translating their vision for their new home into words can be both challenging and frustrating. Putting […]
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Tags: Builders, General Contractors, Home improvements, Illinois Home Builder, Naperville, new home, Plainfield, Remodeling, Room additions, Whitetail Ridge, Yorkville | Comments Off on Taking Your Vision and Turning it into Reality
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CL Design-Build Receives Houzz’s 2012 ‘Best Of Remodeling’ Award
March 22, 2012First-Ever Survey & Analysis of More than 1.2 Million Members Reveals Top-Rated Professionals and Current Design Trends from Across the Country
Category: Basements, Design Awards, homebuilder, Houzz, Remodeling Project Ideas, Renovate, Uncategorized
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What is Your Cost per Square Foot?
November 8, 2011I recently received a phone call from someone asking me the question: “What is your average cost per square foot?” I get this question often and I cringe when I hear it.
People will ask me this question sincerely in order to compare me to another builder. I beg you; do not compare builders based on this question. The answer is more complex than the question and you will not have an accurate measure of what your home will cost.
So what do I do when I get this question?
Category: custom home builder, custom homes, Green Homes, homebuilder, Light Commercial, Luxury Homes, New construction, Room Additions, Tear Downs
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What Would You Change?
October 4, 2011Do any of the following apply to you? It is time to replace those “standard” options in your home or the items that were in style at the time the house was built. The Kitchen cabinets are outdated and the appliances either don’t function as well or you would like energy efficient appliances. Even the […]
Category: custom home builder, custom homes, homebuilder, Kitchen Remodel, Master Bath Remodels, Media Rooms, Remodeling Project Ideas, Renovate, Room Additions, Tear Downs
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5 Great Remodeling Ideas
September 21, 2010Although it’s starting to get colder it’s still a great time for remodeling projects. Here are my top 5 picks for Home Improvement and Remodeling Projects. These 5 ideas, in addition to the ever popular new paint will always bring value to your home as well as enjoyment to you. Does anyone else have any great fall projects ideas?
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What doesn’t kill you will make you stronger
December 28, 2009Looking out at the winter wonderland as the sun sets, thinking about the many new people I have met recently who are considering investing in a new home or remodeling their existing home, I have become reflective. I am thankful and blessed. I cannot help but feel optimistic and determined to come through this long walk in the woods to see the sunset. “What doesn’t kill you will make you stronger,” and it sure makes you appreciate the journey.
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Choosing a Reputable Homebuilding/Remodeling Contractor
September 3, 2009When you begin to search for the right contractor for your home, how do you know who you can trust?…or who is the utmost professional?..or who is the most qualified? It is a big decision and it bears research. Your choice of contractor can determine whether your house becomes the home of your dreams . . . or your worst nightmare.
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Tags: Builders, Chicago, Contractors, custom homes, DuPage County, General Contractors, Home renovations, Illinois Home Builder, Kane County, Kendall County, Naperville, Oswego, Plainfield, Remodelers, Remodeling, Reputable, Room additions, Whitetail Ridge, Yorkville | Comments (2)
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