Purchasing a custom built home comes with a whirlwind of decisions and hours of meticulous planning. Louisville custom home builder PL Lyons makes that process flow flawlessly as he walks homeowners through their new home project from Concept to Completion. With over 35 years experience in building and remodeling custom homes, Perry Lyons has established … Read more
Are you shivering under four blankets this winter trying to conserve energy by keeping house temperatures lower? Is there frost inside the windows in the morning because you are turning off the thermostat at night to save a few dollars? If some of those penny pinching habits sound like familiar, you may want to consider … Read more
You’ve seen it before. You might have even pointed out the window at the refrigerator on the front porch or the overstuffed and ripped couch right outside the front door filled with spectators staring back at you. Now that’s curb “un” appeal. So, what if you never intend on decorating with a fridge or making … Read more
If you fear the words of the Big Bad Wolf huffing and puffing and blowing your house down, you might want to check your foundation first. When evaluating your Louisville custom home’s solid base, here are some important things to check for: Unlevel Floors – You might first notice a door that jams or a … Read more
As a Louisville custom home builder, I know the benefits of having a properly insulated home, especially in the colder months. With winter winds blowing, cold air is invading every crack it can find in your house. One area cold air might easily overtake is the garage. If you are a do it yourself kind … Read more
Many people are leery of starting construction on a custom home in the wintertime. They’re worried about snow, cold weather, and whether the house will take longer to complete. If you’re thinking about building a Louisville custom home, starting construction in the fall or winter is generally fine. For some people, building in the winter … Read more
Did you know that even a good roofing shingle or window pane product can still malfunction if it is installed improperly? One way to prevent good products from working poorly is to keep in mind the most extreme weather conditions in your area during installation. Use each product to its fullest potential. For Louisville homeowners, this means … Read more
Clogged and overflowing gutters are not only unsightly, they can also cause huge amounts of damage to your home. When it is raining, it is worth taking the time to make a visual inspection of your guttering and downspouts to see if any have developed leaks, or whether any of the gutters or downspouts are clogged … Read more
When we began building homes, we decided we were not going to just build with standard practices. Anyone can do that. What we wanted to do was build a superior custom home that went well beyond just the standards that were set. We want to far exceed expectations and do things that a home builder … Read more
If you’re shopping around for a custom home builder or contractor in Louisville, it’s important to know exactly what a custom home is, as many builders today use that term loosely. Here are some examples of the types of homes you might see advertised on the market today: Spec home. A spec home is a home … Read more
