Addressing some of the most commonly asked questions we get from homeowners
Our collection of articles is like a FAQ, but with even more detail and nuance. Topics range from design, to financing, to construction.
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Down to Bare Metal
Consider these topics a bit of project planning prep work
What to Consider When Selecting a Designer
Three key considerations to help with the designer selection process.
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Three key considerations to help with the designer selection process.
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Design Fees Explained
Design fees can range widely, often differing by thousands of dollars for the same project. Why? And do you always get what you pay for?
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Design fees can range widely, often differing by thousands of dollars for the same project. Why? And do you always get what you pay for?
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Estimating Project Costs
To estimate what a project might cost you need to know two things. You may know one, and fortunately we know the other.
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To estimate what a project might cost you need to know two things. You may know one, and fortunately we know the other.
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Construction Budget vs Project Budget
When discussing how much a project might cost, it's important to distinguish between two related yet different budgets.
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When discussing how much a project might cost, it's important to distinguish between two related yet different budgets.
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Construction Financing Options
Many projects are bank financed. Although each lender has its own requirements, there are general parameters common to all.
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Many projects are bank financed. Although each lender has its own requirements, there are general parameters common to all.
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Once Under Way
Demystifying the design process and tips to keeping it on track
Project Roles and Responsibilities
Clarifying the roles in the design process minimizes confusion, delays, and costly decisions during construction.
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Clarifying the roles in the design process minimizes confusion, delays, and costly decisions during construction.
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Importance of PreDesign
The start of the design process is not what most people imagine. The PreDesign phase is not glamorous, but it's crucial to your project's success,
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The start of the design process is not what most people imagine. The PreDesign phase is not glamorous, but it's crucial to your project's success,
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Material and Fixture Selection
Often the most stressful part of a project doesn't need to be. Understanding and managing the process is critical to reducing the anxiety associated with this effort.
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Often the most stressful part of a project doesn't need to be. Understanding and managing the process is critical to reducing the anxiety associated with this effort.
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Tool Belts & Work Boots
Topics associated with the construction phase and how to survive it.
When to Select a Builder
Pros and cons on whether it's better to partner with a builder early or to choose a builder after the project is fully designed.
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Pros and cons on whether it's better to partner with a builder early or to choose a builder after the project is fully designed.
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Construction Process Explained
Like the design process, the construction process has its unique structure, with the builder driving the schedule and sequence.
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Like the design process, the construction process has its unique structure, with the builder driving the schedule and sequence.
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Construction Observation: Why You Need DLD Now More Than Ever
Good design is critical, but Construction Observation services may be the most important services we offer.
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Good design is critical, but Construction Observation services may be the most important services we offer.
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