Does Your Property Have an Easement? Here’s How to Detect & Work Around Them
Although we’ve talked about site selection and site development in the past, one particular topic that often gets brought up is easements. Let’s take a deeper look into easement complications, how to work around them and how to prepare so they don’t become a problem in your process. What’s an easement? An easement is a […]
What does a custom home cost? How do I figure out what MY custom home will cost?
When a prospective client approaches Springhouse, one of their most frequently asked questions is, “How do I decide if this custom home process is a go or a no go?” This is a very fair question to ask. After all, how are you supposed to acquire an estimate of a custom home that hasn’t been […]
Don’t Be Fooled By The Term “Design-Build”
Full transparency: The term “design-build” is a lie in the building industry. Lately, you may have noticed builders marketing themselves as a “design-build” firm, but don’t be fooled. This could be a huge red flag for your custom home process. Before we dive into why this is, let’s back up with a little history lesson. […]
What to Do If Your Builders Made a Mistake & Didn’t Follow the Drawings for Your Custom Home
One of our clients recently hired Springhouse Architects to design her home. Since she lives far away from our studio, we were happy to pass along the construction service to someone closer. Now that the building phase is in full swing, a problem has arisen. For one, the piers for her porch were built differently […]
What Makes a Custom Home Different from Any Other New Build?
If you’ve been following along on our blog, we’ve talked a lot about specific details of a custom home project—from energy efficiency to appliance shopping, and even questions to ask before signing your contract. But what exactly is a custom home, anyway? Simply put, a custom home is any new-build home where you’re starting from […]
The Process of Choosing Exterior Materials for Your Custom Home
Building your custom home is an exciting experience—especially when it comes to choosing your exterior materials. For Springhouse, there are two points in our entire architectural design process where we deal with selecting exterior materials. The first is during the initial concept meeting, before we put anything on paper. During this time, we’ll talk about […]
Help! I Can’t Afford the Custom Home of My Dreams—What Should I Do?
Here at Springhouse Architects, we know how exciting it is to visualize your perfect house. But let’s face it: building a custom home can be a daunting, complex process. Where do you even begin? More importantly, how do you start the custom home process when you can’t afford what you love? Every single day, we’re […]
Are You Renovating Your Home? Here Are Your Responsibilities as a Homeowner
Part 4 of a 4 part series For the past month, we’ve been discussing renovation—what you should be doing, questions you should be asking, and things you should consider. A few weeks ago, we discussed whether you should sell your home to either build a new one, find one on the market, or renovate the […]
What Can I Expect When I Renovate My Kitchen? Here’s Your Entire Timeline, From Start to Finish
Part 3 of a 4 part series For the next month, we’re going to be discussing renovation—what you should be doing, questions you should be asking, and things you should consider. A few weeks ago, we discussed whether you should sell your home to either build a new one, find one on the market, or […]