How to Fight Escalating Lumber Prices
The essential skill of value engineering to fight escalating lumber prices Escalating lumber prices continues to be THE big issue in custom home building. As we write this in [...]
Merlin – Going the Extra Mile with Attention to Details
At Merlin Custom Home Builders, we take pride in everything we do and we work with custom homeowners to bring their dreams and visions to life. Two main factors [...]
The Benefits of Choosing Your Custom Home Builder Before Designing Your Home
Your custom home builder needs to navigate a maze of government regulations and custom homeowners can help make the process easier A successful custom home build is a predictable [...]
Is the Customer Always Right?
Is the Customer Always Right? The short answer is no, and here's why that's a good thing Some custom home builders are what one might call 'order takers.' They [...]
Is Luxury Vinyl Tile Right for Your New Custom Home?
Custom homebuyers have asked what we think about luxury vinyl tile. Here's our answer. We don't often talk about products in this newsletter, but when lots of clients ask [...]
Searching For Custom Home Ideas Online
Avoid the most common mistakes when searching for custom home ideas online We all love the internet. It's a bottomless source of ideas and inspiration for any project, and [...]
Happy New Year from Merlin Custom Home Builders
Happy New Year! 2021 is going to be different & we are excited to begin the new year with you!
Reducing the Cost of Government Rules
Government rules take time, money and skill to navigate. That's why you need a professional custom home builder. Did the budget for your new custom home come in higher [...]
Happy Holidays From Merlin!
Happy Holidays! We are especially grateful this year for our colleagues, clients, families, and friends. On behalf of the Merlin Family, we wish you all a joyous and peaceful holiday [...]