The Importance of Good Project Managers for a Custom Home Project
Building Success 101 Q: How busy are you? A: Most people understand that a busy contractor probably got that way by doing great work, but they also worry about [...]
First Impressions about a Custom Home Builder
Building Success 101 Q: What if you have a deadline? A: Some homeowners come to the initial meeting wanting the job done by a certain date. They may want [...]
The Multi-Generational Custom Home
Swarovski glass staircase The 38th & 39th floor two-story Penthouse at Turnberry is a one-of-a-kind three tiered jewel box. Each of the three floors has undergone a complete demolition [...]
Custom Home Heating and Cooling
Building Success 101 Q: What is SEER? A: SEER stands for seasonal energy efficiency ratio, or the cooling energy output of an air conditioner divided by the electrical energy [...]
The Importance of a Professional Painter for Your Custom Home
Picture Perfect Builders Across Our Great Nation! Bart spent a week in Austin, Texas at the end of April with this amazing group of custom home builders from all [...]
What to Consider When Designing The Kitchen in a Custom Home
Building Success 101 Q: What is contemporary design? A: A contemporary kitchen is characterized by cabinets with simple lines (that is, without ornate moldings) and by metallic hardware finishes. [...]
Building a Custom Home Budget and Schedule
Building Success 101 Q: Can I buy my own fixtures? A: In most cases, Steve and Bart feel it is not in our homeowners’ best interest for a number [...]
Custom Home Budget: Even in Vegas Building is Not a Game of Poker
Building Success 101 Q: Who ensures a quality job? A: Merlin Custom Home Builders built our reputation on the quality of our homes. So for Merlin Custom Home Builders, [...]
How Do You Create a Healthy Indoor Living Environment?
Building Success 101 Q: Where do radiant floors make sense? A: A radiant floor heats a room by circulating hot water through flexible tubing embedded in a concrete slab [...]