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Louisville Builder Tips: How Digital Thermostats Can Help You Save Money
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 some other options. One clear way to conserve energy and save money this winter is to invest in a programmable thermostat. Thermostats that dial you in to a specific temperature are definitely out, as far as money saving goes and are not very accurate at … Read more
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How to Enhance the Curb Appeal of your Louisville Custom Home
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 a sitting room out of your front porch? If you are looking for positive curb appeal there are several basic things you can do to enhance your front yard’s appearance. Fresh Mulch – The cheapest way to improve your yard’s look is with a fresh … Read more
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How to Care for Your Home’s Foundation
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 crack in a wall, especially over a doorway. If a window becomes uncharacteristically stuck in the open or closed position, it could mean that your foundation has shifted. Outdoor Foundation Cracks – If you notice a bulge or divot in the foundation of a block … Read more
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Louisville Custom Home Builder Tip: Benefits of Insulating Your Garage Door
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 of person or you plan to keep animals or projects inside your garage during the winter, the protection of an insulated garage door is critical this winter. There are several different reasons that insulating your garage door or having a door that is insulated is … Read more
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Should I Start Construction on a Louisville Custom Home in the Winter?
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 is even better because they’re able to move in during the spring and enjoy the house all summer long. Here are some things to consider: Although there are some aspects that require the temperature to be above a certain degree, such as cement and foundation work, … Read more
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Norton Commons Charity Homes Celebration Going on Now
As a Louisville custom home builder, I always like to pass on builder-related events going on in and around Louisville, and this is one event I think you’ll enjoy. Norton Commons is hosting a new home show featuring 11 Louisville builders. The show is also benefiting several local charities. The Norton Commons Charity Homes Celebration is going on now through October 14. Thirteen new homes have been built just for this event, and each home will showcase state-of-the-art technology, cutting-edge home building techniques, architecture, and innovative interior design and decor. Every home represents a different charity of the builder’s choice and … Read more
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Louisville custom home tip: Properly sealing windows and roofs
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 anticipating a wet spring and muggy summer. Windows here need to be able to withstand strong winds, even tornadoes. In other words, hope for the best and prepare for the worst when it comes to custom home repair or remodeling. This is especially true in our area! … Read more
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Louisville Homebuilding tip: How Clogged Gutters Hurt Your Home
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 and overflowing. If you discover any of these problems, it should become a priority to get them repaired or replaced as soon as possible. The gutters and downspouts are connected to a drainage system that has been designed to protect the home from damage caused … Read more
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How This Louisville Custom Home Builder Goes Above and Beyond
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 would do for themselves when they are building their own custom home. Here is one way we go above and beyond the standards of home construction and exceed expectations. Once the framing is completed, the floors are installed—usually a 3/4 decking material is put down … Read more
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What does it mean to build a custom home in Louisville?
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 built with a typical, not a contract buyer, in mind. These homes, usually built in existing subdivisions, are general enough to appeal to a wide variety of house hunters. Fixtures, hardware, paint, and other items in spec homes are usually builder grade. Semi-custom home. A semi-custom home may begin … Read more
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10 Questions to Ask your Louisville Home Builder
Searching for the right contractor to build your new home can be a little overwhelming. There are so many builders to choose from in Louisville and you want to make sure you’re picking a company who is reputable, honest, and seasoned. Don’t be afraid to put your builder through the ringer, you’ll be glad you did in the end. We recommend asking these 10 questions before signing a contract: How many years have you been in business? How many projects do you typically take on at one time? Do you have a current home for sale that I can tour? … Read more
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Louisville Homeowner Tips: Dead Plugs and GFIs
This week’s Louisville homeowner tip touches on electrical outlets. It has happened to most of us. We think our lamp has a broken light bulb so we replace it and it doesn’t work. Step one: never throw the bulb away until you test it in a lamp that is already working. Protect those fingers and let the bulb cool before removing it. Put the “suspicious” bulb in the lamp you know is working. If the bulb works there could be several possibilities. 1) The other lamp is broken. This is usually not the case, but it is a possibility. Take … Read more
