October 3, 2014 / Michael Luckado
Insulation for New Homes
As a builder, I’m constantly asked what the best insulation is for new homes. There are so m …
September 18, 2014 / Michael Luckado
Contractor Hiring Tips
Once you’ve chosen your house plan and lot, it’s time hire some help to get your dream home …
August 28, 2014 / Michael Luckado
How To Create Great Curb Appeal
One of the first things people see when visiting a home is the front elevation. This view from …
August 21, 2014 / Michael Luckado
House Engineering 101
If you are just starting the new home planning process and have been through it before, you know how …
August 7, 2014 / Michael Luckado
Driveways as Design Elements
There was a time when driveways were just a place to pull your car onto when returning home from a l …
August 1, 2014 / Michael Luckado
High Wind Resistance in New Homes
We’ve all seen the damage that can result from high wind speeds placing tremendous forces on homes …
July 10, 2014 / Michael Luckado
Why Choose a Narrow Lot House Plan?
Finding the right lot of land to build on is the first step in the home building process. The slope, …
June 30, 2014 / Michael Luckado
Home Price Per Square Foot
It’s always fun to look through all of the house plans available to explore your options for build …
June 13, 2014 / Michael Luckado
Avoid Structural Problems with Simple Checks
A new home is one of the biggest investments we will ever make. This is why it’s so importan …
May 30, 2014 / Michael Luckado
First Year Maintenance for New Homes
Believe it or not, newly built home projects do require some maintenance. I can’t tell you how …