Interesting Ideas for New Custom Homes in 2017

It’s March already, and we realized that we haven’t given you the latest and greatest on new custom home trends for this year! One of the things we look forward to at the beginning of each year is finding out what products, styles, and designs are the ones to keep an eye on, and we…

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Spring is the Time to Buy on LBI!

With Spring just around the corner, everyone is already gearing up for summer fun! And really, whose plans don’t include the beach? Everyone loves the sun, the sand, and the surf. Plus the beach is a great place to spend time with family and friends to enjoy those hot summer days and those long summer…

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What Does Best In Service Mean to a Custom Home Builder on LBI?

For the second year in a row, Stonehenge Building & Development has earned the Best of Houzz Service Award for client satisfaction. This award means we were rated at the highest level for client satisfaction by the Houzz community. We’re so proud of our team for their hard work, and thrilled our homebuyers have deemed…

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The Benefits of Cedar Exteriors for New Custom Homes on Long Beach Island

The building industry has seen its fair share of trends and new materials for homes. In a world where everything is “easy” and “quick” the use of maintenance free or low maintenance building products on new homes is prevalent. Depending on the type of home, budget, and preferences of the homeowners these products are very…

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What’s Between the Walls of your New Custom Home on Long Beach Island

When you look at the inside of a newly built custom home everything looks so pristine, new, and beautiful. If you like the scent of a new car, it doesn’t even compare to new home smell! The sheetrock is freshly painted, the moldings are nice and straight, the cabinets and fixtures are all perfectly installed.…

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The Importance of the Punch-Out Process in a New Custom Home

Many custom builders offer their homebuyers the opportunity for “walk-through” meetings during the construction process. One of the most important of those meetings is the pre-closing walk-through, which can take from 1-3 hours, and provides the buyer an opportunity to ensure their home is in perfect condition prior to closing. Before this important walk-through your…

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Exterior Lighting for Custom Homes on LBI

We spend so much time designing homes, selecting finishes, and making the interior beautiful that we sometimes miss a great opportunity for the outside of the home: exterior lighting. Everyone knows that there should be lighting at the front door and exterior weatherproof outlets, but it deserves a bit more love when it comes to…

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What Are Batter Boards and Why Are They Used?

Batter Boards are an integral part of the foundation when building a new custom home. The boards are set horizontally to support strings that outline the foundation plan of the building. Whether the home is being set on pilings, or a concrete foundation, batter boards are what makes the walls square. If the batter boards…

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Spectacular Bathroom Features for Custom Homes

Your home is your castle, so why not make your bathroom a luxurious retreat? When building a custom home, you have many options at your fingertips that allow you to create the home of your dreams. Don’t settle for the average run of the mill bathroom. Today, a bathroom is not just a necessity, it…

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