Often we think of seasonally cleaning the home or prepping it for winter weather, but what about your garage? If your messy garage is leaving you with a safety hazard, what do you do? We've got the solution: a garage maintenance and cleaning checklist. Your garage is a home for many important … [Read more...] about No More Messy Garage – Your Maintenance Checklist
9 Timeless Types of Barns and Barn Styles
The Northeastern part of the USA is rich with stories of our American history. From plantation farms to glorious old town downtown squares, encountering remnants of our nation's history is inevitable as you drive through this part of the country. Easy to spot as you drive along, are the stunning and … [Read more...] about 9 Timeless Types of Barns and Barn Styles
Virginia New Construction Permits and Process
Permitting is far from the easiest part of a custom home building project. While it may feel like a bureaucratic maze to navigate (and it is), the local building permit process exists to keep our homes and neighborhoods safe. It is impossible to define a catch-all process for permitting, but one … [Read more...] about Virginia New Construction Permits and Process
5 Unique and Underrated Benefits of Homes with Detached Garages
More often than not, if you drive through a sub-division you will see a garage door featuring front and center, a conjoined feature of the home structure. The design can’t be better described than this forum-ranter said: "Hi, I'm a garage with a house attached out back." That begs the question: Why … [Read more...] about 5 Unique and Underrated Benefits of Homes with Detached Garages
Pole Barn Insulation: What are the Options and How to Decide Which is Best for You
Insulation is important. Whether it’s that extra layer bears put on before they hibernate in the winter or that insulated thermal that keeps us extra toasty when the temperatures drop. However, pole barn insulation is for more than just heat control. Many factors come into play when determining … [Read more...] about Pole Barn Insulation: What are the Options and How to Decide Which is Best for You
3 Livestock Barn Plans for Winter Weather Preparation
When fall drifts in, that means the holiday season isn't far behind. It also means we need to start planning for the winter season. To make things easier for those of you who might be planning to build a barn before the first snow or have farm animals to shelter, we have a shortlist of livestock … [Read more...] about 3 Livestock Barn Plans for Winter Weather Preparation
The 7 Best Practical Detached Garage Expansion Ideas
When it comes to extending your home by building a new building on your lot, a detached garage is always an excellent solution. Researching what you need and what your options are is an important part of the process. One great way to figure out the best solution for your new building project is by … [Read more...] about The 7 Best Practical Detached Garage Expansion Ideas
Guide to Choosing the Perfect Pole Barn Color Scheme
If you are building a custom pole barn building, whether it be for a home, barn, or business, it needs to reflect your design tastes and desires. One of the biggest factors that plays a role in design tastes comes down to what pole barn color or colors you want. There are many factors to take … [Read more...] about Guide to Choosing the Perfect Pole Barn Color Scheme