Custom Homebuilding Myth: Get Three Bids For Best Results
As the custom homebuilding industry becomes more sophisticated and conscientious about achieving [...]
Controlling Moisture to Prevent Mold
Your custom home builder knows the best techniques and materials for controlling [...]
How to Fight Escalating Lumber Prices
The essential skill of value engineering to fight escalating lumber prices Escalating [...]
Why is an Interior Designer Important for a Custom Home?
Want to make sure your new custom home doesn't feel dated in [...]
The Resilient Custom Home
The ability to weather storms is another advantage of hiring a pro [...]
Custom Home Quality Is No Accident
Building Success 101 Q: How durable are today's custom homes? A: New [...]
Importance of Detailed Construction Documents and Structured Communication Procedures
Building Success 101 Q: How are allowances structured? A: An allowance assigns [...]
Managing Change Orders
Building a new home is a dynamic and exciting process. As professional homebuilders, Merlin Custom Home Builders’s goal is to make the process smooth and transparent for our clients. Once the job is underway, things happen quickly, so we work with clients to make decisions well ahead of time to help ensure they get their new home on schedule and within budget.
The Hidden Build Process
Here’s a quick quiz... It’s four or five months into a new custom build. The home is weather tight, plumbing and wiring have been roughed in, the insulation is in place, and drywall has been screwed to the walls and ceilings. The drywallers are sanding the seams in preparation for that first, shiny coat of paint. How do most homeowners feel?