Is Geothermal in Your Future?

February 5th, 2013|Newsletter, Tips and Tools for Building Your Custom Home|

Improving home energy efficiency and building more sustainable housing is no longer a trend -- it's mainstream. As a professional builder, we feel it's important to keep up on emerging technologies that will down the line help our clients save money, improve comfort and reduce our impact on the environment.

Solid Ideas for Controlling Concrete

October 1st, 2012|Newsletter, Tips and Tools for Building Your Custom Home|

It's easy to take concrete for granted. Most of us think of concrete as something stable, enduring, and strong. We believe that once concrete is set as a foundation slab, patio, driveway, or path, it's there to stay. While it's true that concrete is arguably one of the most stable building materials available, it nevertheless requires special care to perform as expected, maintain its structural integrity and retain its aesthetic appeal.

New Home Construction vs. Custom Home Remodel?

March 6th, 2012|Commonly Asked Questions, Newsletter, Tips and Tools for Building Your Custom Home|

"Is it better value to buy and remodel an existing home or design and build a new custom home?" That is the question being asked of Merlin Custom Home Builders these days. In today's real estate market, full of short sales, foreclosures and discounted lots, that is a very pertinent question. Buying a home is everyone's biggest financial commitment where we all want the greatest bang for our buck. But the answer actually starts with more questions.

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