Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency Set To Expire
The Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency are set to expire on December 31, 2010. If you want to take advantage of those tax credits it’s time …

Weekly Home Depot Specials
On this page you’ll find a list of Home Depot Specials that will be updated on a weekly basis. We receive all the latest Home Depot specials most of which pertain mainly …

Survey Shows a Majority of American Homes Are Under-protected from Fire, Carbon Monoxide
(Aurora, Ill.) Sept. 21, 2010 – Just when you think you’re safe, a recent nationwide survey* has uncovered that a majority of American …

Lowe’s Project Starter Coupon
Last week we received a Lowe’s Project Starter Coupon in the mail. The mailing contained two offers; $10 off a $50 purchase or $50 off a $250 purchase. It was perfect timing …

Window & Door Trim
Today’s mass produced homes rarely use architecturally pleasing window and door trim. Most homes today are built with a very basic colonial trim with mitered joints. Obviously this is done in an …

Cupolas Add Value
Adding a cupola to your home or garage is a great way to create  curb appeal that is sure to get your neighbors attention. Cupolas are making a come back in the industry …

One of the most frequent questions I get from folks is:

“How can I save money building a new house?”

Ways To Save Money
Building a new house is very expensive and very stressful. Today more and more …

Custom Brazilian Cherry Staircase
In our new home we built the custom stairs with Brazilian Cherry treads, handrails and newel post. The risers and stringers are made from poplar. Brazilian Cherry is a really beautiful wood …