What Do People Learn When Building a Home?
For many people, building a custom home is a process that involves several ups and downs spread out over a year or more. We thought this blogger provided a very thoughtful and fair explanation of what she learned from her home building process, which include the following:
- Know what you are getting into
- Hire the right people
- Consider hiring a designer
- Think about cabinet and furniture placement early on in the design phase
- Plan, plan, and plan some more
- Things look worse before they get better
- You’ll make mistakes
- Communicate everything and don’t assume anything
- Be kind to everyone involved in your building process
- Listen to professionals but know when to trust your gut
Her input is extremely valuable to anyone considering building or in the process of building a new home and I highly recommend reading this article.
This is a question we receive occasionally from clients who are looking for ways to reduce their budget.
If you go to almost any builder's conference, you're likely to see this chart or something like it.
Building is Not a Game of Poker - Why you Should Share Your REAL Budget
Should I renovate my home or tear it down and build new? While the answer is straightforward for many, it’s often more complex, requiring careful consideration and judgment.
(Caveat: This blog provides Turnstone Custom Homes' understanding of the relevant State and County "Improvement Tax" Code sections and Sussex County's current practices as of May 2025. Always consult with an attorney to evaluate your specific exposure to this tax .)
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Kitchens are the heart of the home where memories are made around food and good conversation. Kitchens deserve to be the centerpiece of every home and the design trends for 2022 will help turn your kitchen into a timeless classic for years to come. Check out the article here
Turnstone Custom Homes is a finalist in both the Best Home Builder and Best Home Remodeler categories for Coastal Style Magazine's Best of Coastal Style 2022! We are both thrilled and honored to be a finalist in both categories. Thank you to all who nominated us! We are incredibly excited for the next round of voting.
Turnstone Wins Best of Houzz 2022
