Posts by Stonehenge Building and Development
Outdoor Living Must Haves For Any Custom Home on LBI
Memorial Day is this weekend! And for many people on Long Beach Island and in beach towns around New Jersey, that means summer is about to officially begin! Along with Memorial Day comes entertaining. In fact, you could think of Memorial Day as your inaugural summer bash, meaning you are going to want your guests…
Read MoreThe Best Landscaping Ideas for Custom Homes on LBI
April is Lawn and Garden Month, and as a custom home builder on Long Beach Island we share a lot of information about building trends, styles for home design, and interior features and finishes. So now we want to give the outdoors some love, so we are sharing some of our favorite tips and tricks…
Read MoreJust in time for Mother’s Day: What Mom Wants in Her New Custom Home on LBI
We all know that Mom is the center of the family and home. She does everything for everyone, and is always there when we need her. When it comes to building a new custom home there are many items on a family’s wish list that can be incorporated into the design. With Mother’s Day just…
Read MoreHomebuilding 101: Insulation for Custom Homes on Long Beach Island
When we say the word “insulation” most of our homebuyers are thinking about keeping the cold out of their homes. That’s the most common idea when we talking about insulation for custom homes on Long Beach Island. Any custom home builder on the island or the mainland will tell you there are many important reasons…
Read MoreTrends in Tile for Custom Homes in 2018
We have no doubt that tile is, and always will be, an integral part of the interior design for custom homes on LBI. But, like everything else, trends change and styles come and go. So, how do you know what to choose for your new custom home? Many builders on LBI have standard selections to…
Read MoreThere’s Never a Second Chance to Make a First Impression: Selecting the Perfect Entry Door for Your Custom Home on LBI
Making choices for every nook and cranny of your new custom home on Long Beach Island can be a daunting task. Many of our homebuyers look forward to the selections process, only to find out it’s not as easy (or fun) as they think it is! And, when it comes to entry doors, the pressure…
Read MoreFraming Your New Custom Home on LBI
Believe it or not, building a new custom home isn’t just picking the lot, and getting started. There is a lot that happens before your home can start to take shape. From engineering to permitting and inspections, demolition of existing structures, preparing the lot for pilings (a shore building technique that allows homes to survive…
Read More2018 Custom Home Design Ideas that Inspire
Now that the colder weather has officially arrived, it’s time to think about NEXT summer! But don’t think about it because you’re cold and it’s snowy outside while you long for the warmth of the summer sun. Think about starting your new custom home on Long Beach Island. Now is the time to start in…
Read MoreNew Home Tech for Custom Homes on LBI
There is always something new and exciting in technology, and with a growing market and demand for techy homes, there is a constant stream of new gadgets. The concept of the “Smart House” isn’t new. For years science fiction explored new and futuristic innovations, and this gradually grew into popular culture. And though we may…
Read MoreThat Was Then, This is Now: How We’ve Changed as a Homebuilder
Back in the day (we’re talking the 1990’s) the real estate market for new homes was a lot different than it is today. At that time, we were building neighborhoods on the mainland in areas like Stafford, Little Egg Harbor, and Eagleswood Townships. Every once in a while we had a homeowner that would build…
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