We’ve all watched different home shows on HGTV, DIY, and various other home improvement networks. It’s riveting to see how the masters of the trades use their expertise to bring a homeowner’s backyard dreams into reality. One of the most widely home features trending these days are Gunite pools. We’ve been specifying and installing these…
There are a lot of new words and phrases, thanks to the creativity of the internet and TV. One of the terms we hear quite often these days (and it’s even the name of a popular reality TV show on HGTV) is “Good Bones”. But what does that mean for a 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…