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Modifying Home Plans for Functionality
In the early years of the 20th century, Chicago architect Louis Sullivan popularized the phrase ‘form ever follows function’ to capture his belief that a building’s size, massing, spatial grammar and other characteristics should be driven solely by the function of the building. The implication is that if the functional aspects are satisfied, architectural beauty would naturally and…
Read MoreWhy Choosing a Local Builder Will Make A Difference
If you were left with a home in need of rebuilding after super storm Sandy and you are considering your options as far as who to choose to help get your life back to “normal” there are some things to consider when choosing a building company. For instance, the biggest questions are: Are they reliable? …
Read MoreFeeling Fortunate and Ready To Help LBI
Building custom homes on Long Beach Island can be challenging because it takes a builder with specific knowledge and experience with products and techniques that are specific to beachfront construction. We use building materials that can withstand hurricane force winds, but when weather events have significant affects on the homes we construct there is so…
Read MoreMust-Haves in your Custom Home
As a reward for all your hard work through the years, you can finally build your dream custom home. This is where the real works starts because you have to decide on what features you want to include in your custom home. Do you want an open floor plan? Walk in closet? Or a luxurious…
Read MoreWhy Harvey Cedars?
Harvey Cedars is a part of Long Beach Island, New Jersey. It is located in Ocean County, is 57 miles East of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is home to 359 residents. You may be wondering where the name Harvey Cedars came from. Urban development and beach erosion changed the face of Long Beach Island forever. The…
Read MoreTop Apps for Home Buyers
Building a custom home is definitely a process. When it comes to staying organized, efficient and creative during the building process the greatest tool may already be in your pocket — a smartphone. Whether you need to check out a neighborhood for buying a potential lot for you custom home, keep an organized check list…
Read MoreOutdoor Living Areas for Entertaining
As a homeowner you take pride in your home and want to show it off to friends and family. The perfect way to showcase your beautiful home is to entertain and have BBQ’s and dinner parties. With the summer weather and fall approaching it’s inevitable to have beautiful days and it can be difficult to…
Read MoreWhat You Want in Your Beach Home
You’ve been going to your favorite beach every summer for vacation, but you’re renting. You’ve realized there’s no place you would want to spend your summer so why not invest and build your dream beach home. Your beach home is your relaxation haven, so truly think about the amenities that suit both you and your family…
Read MoreArchitectural History on LBI
Henry Hudson’s ship the Half Moon dropped anchor off the shore of what we know today as Long Beach Island, New Jersey. The inlet was composed of broken islands that were named “Barendegat”, which translates to the Inlet of Breakers to warn navigators to be cautious. Railroads boomed during the Victorian Age as they expanded…
Read MoreBuilding a New Home: Where to Start
Building a new home is an exciting time in your life. The builder may pour the foundation and frame the house, but you are who truly makes a new house a home. Building a home for a builder is routine and they are there to build your home structurally, however you as the home buyer…
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