These days we’re all more energy conscious, and there are so many ways that we can benefit daily by making a few changes. We can help to decrease our usage and also decrease our energy bills. Did you know that if your home’s windows are inefficient, or if there are gaps where the windows sit…
Color is a tricky subject when it comes to custom home design. It’s a rewarding challenge to come up with colors and design elements that all work together. It’s a terrific eye-pleasing achievement when the home’s colors are cohesive with all other elements and remain pleasing to the eye. The colors both on and within…
When you picture your new dream home in your mind what colors do you see? Amazingly, it can be difficult to decide on a color, because all the colors and elements of the home must both work together to create a cohesive and pleasing appearance, but also be identical or similar to the colors that…
It’s no surprise that much goes into building a custom dream home. As a custom home buyer, you will be faced with infinite options, many of which are refined by custom home experts at JDL Construction. But that doesn’t mean that the custom home building process isn’t enjoyable. The first major step in custom home…
Today’s custom homeowner has numerous choices in flooring. The two most popular choices are hardwood and laminate, and all the variations. Vinyl plank flooring, which is installed and has an appearance similar to laminate plank, is also growing ever-more popular. Tile is still a quality choice in a bathroom and kitchen, although because many types…
Kitchens are one of the most customizable rooms in any custom-built home. Kitchen cupboards, flooring, and appliances all play a part in the kitchen’s aesthetic appeal and functionality. And within the kitchen, the countertops are the pinnacle of both aesthetics and functionality. An ideal countertop should be physically appealing to the homeowner and match with…
When you plan your new home with your custom-home builder at JDL Construction there are a few considerations as to the amount of space you’re going to need: if you have a growing family, or if you entertain family/guests often, then you’re likely going to need more square footage then you’ll need or use in…
It’s become a popular trend to use reclaimed materials in new or renovated construction. There are many reasons as to why this upcycling of materials has become so prevalent and important, including aesthetic appeal, environmentally-friendly construction, and even durability to name a few. Here are a few of the reasons why you might want reclaimed…