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One of the hardest things to design on a house is the roof. It can be complicated. It’s almost always…

One of the first questions most new clients grapple with is, is this worth paying for? Despite the fact that…

Maintenance is a key component of structural longevity and design. The average residential structure is meant to last around a…

Money Pit has become a popular term again with the massive uptick in construction costs over the last year. There…

After 10 years of this site, we’re revisiting some older topics every so often and updating them. Ten years ago,…

Variances are a tool that people often misunderstand. The purpose is to address specific problems in the building or zoning…

Architects often rank highly on surveys regarding the respect people have for a profession. There’s a reason a seasoned grifter…

We get a lot of questions from clients asking about if it’s a good time to construct. If they can…

Barndominiums are a surging trend in real estate. The term “barndominium” was coined in the late 80’s, but have surged…

Construction budget? Wooo boy, this is the big question I always get. And it is not an easy one to…