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Gearing up to start a new construction project is an exciting time, but there are few considerations you have to make before even thinking about talking to a builder. Here are three things that you need to consider for your new building, and once you have a handle on these points, you’re ready to get … Read more

It’s not hard to admit that one of the biggest factors driving the value of a home is a pleasant aesthetic of a major area in the home like the kitchen, dining, or bathroom. Obviously, curb appeal sells too. We not only know about the technical side of constructing a home. We know good design … Read more

The varying temperatures we experience during a year can have quite an effect on your home, especially if you’re not keeping everything properly maintained. With colder weather right around the corner, we want you to stay warm and your house to stay in great condition. The best way to avoid freezing pipes and other winter … Read more

At P.L. Lyons we prefer to use trusses, rather than traditional stick-framing, when building roofs for our homes. Our priority is building the best houses for our homeowners, and using trusses in our roof construction is one way we accomplish that goal. How House Trusses Work If you’re more of an admirer of a beautiful … Read more

Whether you’re remodeling your home yourself or getting professional help, one thing is certain: it’s never as easy as it looks on TV. Remodeling can be a fun experience for the whole family, but it’s going to come with some challenges, too. At P.L. Lyons, we want you to go into your remodeling project with … Read more

The Spring Farm Lake house is complete and we couldn’t be more excited about the final result. We started working on this house at the very beginning of 2020. You can imagine some of the challenges we faced with the pandemic going on. We were still able to get some filming in during the first … Read more

The farmhouse aesthetic has been a popular home style for decades, found on actual farms and in modern, suburban areas alike. As an architect and designer, I get requests for this style of home very frequently. There are some elements that have always accompanied a farmhouse from its early years while there are other features … Read more

Our process for “crafting” a custom home does not just start when the nail hits the lumber. As your partners for all things architecture, design, and building, we want to guide you long before construction begins and after it’s built to ensure you get the most out of your unique dream home. As a homeowner– … Read more

The job force in America has seen a big change over the last 10 to 15 years. For some time, the focus shifted away from craftsmen or trade-skilled jobs and gave greater emphasis to careers requiring advanced formal education instead. While our country may still be focused on creating the next surgeon, we cannot forget … Read more