Have you been dreaming about building a custom home for a long time and you’re finally getting *close* to making this dream a reality?! If so, I imagine you’re trying to gather as much info as possible before you start building so that you know what to expect and can feel fully prepared for your […]

Preparing to build your dream home can be an extremely overwhelming project … especially if you’ve never done it before. There are a million and one things you need to know before building a custom home. However, I’m going to make this easier for you and get you started by recommending four of my blog […]

Sticking to the home build budget is one of the TOP home build concerns (if not THE top concern) that I hear from my blog readers and my ‘Before You Build’ Home Build Prep clients. This is a VERY common fear among people getting ready to build their dream home. Sooo … if you’re feeling nervous […]

This blog post is a little different than my typical post … it’s more of a personal explanation of my top floor plan regret in my own custom designed home.  Although this is a personal post about my own home build experience, I know it will help at least one person out there who is […]

When building a home, there are MANY decisions to make (as you know). Obviously choosing your cabinets is one of the big decisions, but it doesn’t stop there. You need a way to open those beautiful cabinets! If you’re struggling with what style, finish or size of cabinet hardware you need OR you’re unsure whether […]

One question I get over and over from clients inside my private ‘Before You Build’ home build prep group coaching program is how to plan for ageing in place features when building a home.  In full transparency, I had never heard the term ‘aging in place’ before starting my membership program. However, I am now […]