custom home building
Start Your Custom Home on LBI Now and Be In for the Holidays – the Summer Holidays, That Is!
They say timing is everything. And when it comes to building a new, custom home there are many details regarding lot selection, design, building products and finishes that need to be determined pretty soon after the decision to build has been made. One of the things that many people overlook is a realistic timeframe of…
Read MoreCustom Home Garage Doors – They’re Just Doors, Right?
One of the most overlooked and under appreciated exterior features of a new custom home are the garage doors. Not only do garage doors provide protection and security for your cars and other items stored in that coveted space, we bet you didn’t know they represent up to 30% of your home’s exterior façade! With…
Read MoreTips To Selecting the Right Home Plan for Your Custom LBI Home
Building a custom home on Long Beach Island can be an exciting experience, especially when you are looking forward to summering on the island and all that having a custom home on or near the beach can offer. There are several things to consider when choosing a plan, or reviewing design ideas with your builder…
Read MoreWinter Is Coming: Stonehenge Has Three Good Reasons to Winterize Your Home on LBI
With many of the custom homes on Long Beach Island that we build, when the season is over and the weather turns cold, it’s time for homeowners to batten up the hatches and head south. So how does a homeowner “batten up the hatches” to ensure that the home is properly closed for the colder…
Read MoreResidential Elevators for Custom Homes on Long Beach Island
There are many features that are unique to custom homes built along the Jersey Shore and Long Beach Island area. Some of these features include pilings to support the structure in a sandy environment, wind rated windows and doors, and living spaces above the ground level. Depending on the design of your custom beach home,…
Read MoreInsulating 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 insulating 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…
Read MoreExtend Your Summer on Long Beach Island Into the Fall
If the outdoors calls to you, Long Beach Island is the place to be. Bordered by the Pinelands National Reserve and the Atlantic Ocean, outdoor recreation is endless. Go camping, canoeing, hiking and wildlife viewing at the Pinelands National Reserve or spend the day relaxing on the beach. If you’re more of the city type…
Read MoreExterior Building Products For Shore Homes
Building custom homes on Long Beach Island presents several challenges with regard to wear and tear on the exterior materials due to weather, water and sand. Combined with the increasing desire to use green or sustainable building products that complement the coastal environment, the materials available become even more limited. Fortunately, for custom homebuilders like…
Read MoreIt’s Not Just About Building Custom Homes on LBI
Building custom homes on Long Beach Island around places like Harvey Cedars, Brant Beach, Beach Haven West and Loveladies for as long as we have, puts us in contact with many people along the way. From the families we get the privilege of building a home for, to the local communities and neighbors, we have…
Read MoreMemorial Day Celebrations In Spectacular Outdoor Living Spaces for Custom Homes
Memorial Day is just around the corner, the unofficial start to the summer season here on Long Beach Island and beach towns around New Jersey. Being outdoors, soaking up the sun and having fun is what summer at the Jersey Shore is all about. Parties and barbeque food for the holiday is a must-do on…
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