If you’ve decided to build a home and you’ve found the perfect lot, the next step is to choose whether you’re going to build a custom vs stock floor plan.  But I want you to first celebrate that you’ve made it this far and gone from the ‘dreaming about building’ phase to actually starting the […]

Creating your floor plan is a HUGE part of building your home. I imagine you want to build a home that flows well and is functional for YOUR family … plus, you want it to fit into your budget. Below are 3 tips to design the perfect floor plan so that your home *does* flow […]

Many people jump right into designing a floor plan without taking the time to thoroughly think about the best layout for their family’s home. Please don’t do this! The best way to avoid custom floor plan mistakes is to *really* think about how your family lives BEFORE you create your floor plan. Side note … […]

Over the years, one of the most common questions readers and students have asked me is what I would change if I built my home again. Honestly, there isn’t much I would change about my house (even after 9+ years of living in it), but you’re here because you want to learn from others’ regrets […]

Are you in the process of creating your custom floor plan and you wanna learn from others’ experiences so you can avoid making any ‘mistakes’? You’re in luck because I’m sharing five things I wish I included in my own custom floor plan that I created nearly 10 years ago.   Apple Podcasts | Stitcher […]

Do you really need to hire an architect to design your custom home?  The (very) short answer to this question is no, but obviously, there are many factors that go into this decision. If you google this question, you’ll notice that many of the articles are written by either an architect or a custom builder […]