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Plain-English guides on how homes get built, design-build, remodeling, foundations, drainage, Tennessee weather and choosing a building company. Read first, call when you are ready.
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Building Basics
How a custom home gets built, design-build, reading plans, foundations, what is in the walls and permits
Building BasicsHow a Custom Home Gets Built, Step by Step
A custom home looks like a mystery from the outside. It is really a sequence, and knowing the order makes every decision easier.
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Building BasicsDesign-Build or General Contractor: Which Fits Your Project?
Two common ways to build are design-build and the traditional route with an architect and a general contractor. Each has strengths.
Read the guideBuilding BasicsHow to Read a Set of House Plans
House plans can look like a foreign language. A few basics make them much easier to read.
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Building BasicsWhat a Foundation Does, and Which Type Fits Your Lot
The foundation carries the weight of the house and keeps it level for the long term. The right type depends on the lot.
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Building BasicsWhat Is Inside Your Walls: Framing, Insulation and Systems
Walls are more than drywall and paint. Behind the surface is a stack of materials that each do a job.
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Building BasicsPermits and Inspections Explained
Permits and inspections protect you and your neighbors. Understanding them helps a project run smoothly.
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Remodeling Guides
Planning a whole-house remodel, kitchens, baths, adding on or moving and older homes
Remodeling GuidesPlanning a Whole-House Remodel
A whole-house remodel is a big project, and a good plan keeps it calm. Here is how to approach it.
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Remodeling GuidesKitchen Remodel Planning: Layout, Lighting and Flow
A good kitchen remodel starts with how you cook and gather, not with finishes. Here is a way to plan it.
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Remodeling GuidesBathroom Remodel Planning: Moisture, Tile and Layout
Bathrooms are small rooms with demanding jobs. Planning the details early prevents problems later.
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Remodeling GuidesAdd On or Move? How to Think About It
When a house gets too small, the question is whether to add on or move. The right answer depends on more than square feet.
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Remodeling GuidesRemodeling an Older Home: What to Expect Behind the Walls
Older homes have charm and surprises. A bit of planning helps you enjoy the first and handle the second.
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Site and Weather
Sloped lots, Tennessee weather, drainage, outdoor living and how the exterior works as a system
Site and WeatherBuilding on a Sloped or Wooded Lot
Many of the best lots in Middle Tennessee have slopes and trees. They reward careful planning.
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Site and WeatherHow Tennessee Weather Treats a House
Tennessee weather is varied. Hot, humid summers, heavy rain, storms and cold snaps all test a house.
Read the guideSite and WeatherDrainage Around Your Home: Keeping Water Where It Belongs
Most foundation and basement problems begin with water that is not being moved away. Drainage is the quiet system that prevents them.
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Site and WeatherOutdoor Living Spaces That Last
Outdoor spaces are used all year and live in the weather. A few choices make them last.
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Site and WeatherRoofs, Gutters and Siding: A System, Not Parts
The outside of a house is a system for shedding water. When one part fails, the others feel it.
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Planning and Hiring
Choosing a building company, questions to ask, timelines, living through a remodel and a planning checklist
Planning and HiringHow to Choose a Building Company in Nashville
Choosing a builder is the most important decision in a project. Here is what to look for.
Read the guidePlanning and HiringQuestions to Ask Before You Build or Remodel
A good first meeting sets the tone for the project. These questions help you get what you need.
Read the guidePlanning and HiringBuilding a Project Timeline That Works
A timeline is a set of steps with dependencies. Understanding them makes a schedule more realistic.
Read the guidePlanning and HiringLiving Through a Remodel: Tips for the Household
A remodel is a project for your home and a season for your household. A little preparation makes it easier.
Read the guidePlanning and HiringA Planning Checklist for Your Building Project
Before you call a builder, a bit of homework makes the first conversation far more useful.
Read the guideDo you handle permits and inspections?
Yes. We prepare and submit the paperwork, schedule the inspections and keep you informed at each stage.
Can I live in the house during a remodel?
Often yes for smaller projects. For larger ones we plan phases to keep a kitchen or bath usable where we can, and we protect the rest of your home.
Do you build in historic districts?
Yes. We talk through the guidelines for your district and plan the work to respect them. Approvals are up to the review board.
What if you find a surprise behind the walls?
We show you, explain the repair and update the plan before we move on.
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