Lumber, lumber, lumber… lumber. We find ourselves discussing lumber now more than ever before with prospective clients and industry partners. So what’s going on today?   Why are Lumber Prices High? There are a variety of factors coming together all at once to affect lumber prices. Over the past few years, demand has increased dramatically while supply has tightened. For starters, growth of gross domestic product in all major economic regions of the world is fueling something of a world-wide construction boom. In the U.S. alone, single family home construction increased 7% between January 2017 and January 2018. With the […]

As the housing industry becomes more sophisticated and conscientious about achieving genuine and lasting homebuyer satisfaction, the level of professionalism among builders continues to reach new heights. As a result, potential clients searching for a builder to design and build their dream home have a much deeper pool of talent from which to select. Today’s professional builders are not only skilled in construction and client relations, but also highly competent in terms of their business expertise. This new and more professional breed of builder deserves to be evaluated by homebuyers in a new way. Namely by dropping the age-old practice […]

The Problem If you’re like many other American families, you’re looking for a solution to a very big problem. If you have a collection of electronic devices, you most likely know what this means.  Jumbled messes of random cords, lost charging boxes and the lack of having a “home” for all of your devices is a common problem. Cell phones, tablets, smart watches, headphones and power banks are all a part of our daily lives. To solve this problem, let’s ask this question. What is the best way to organize and charge these devices so they’re always easy to find […]

The Laundry Room: a place of routine, doesn’t have to be a room of despair. In fact, now more than ever, laundry rooms are being strategically design to maximize efficiency and dare we say, create an enjoyable chores experience? With these trends, it might even become your favorite room.   Colored Laundry Machines We’ve all had the white washer and dryer duo. It’s classic and timeless! Red, charcoal, blue and even green washer/dryers have been popping up more and more in laundry rooms, and with the right balance of neutral flooring and cabinetry, it can be an exciting pop!   […]

COLOR POPS Kitchens are popping with accent islands, backsplashes, walls, appliances, floors and furniture bright and bold with color opportunities.  Start by deciding how much of permanent commitment you are willing to make. One of easiest and least expensive options is to paint a wall.  The color in a Kitchen should last for at least five years, minimum, so try to look beyond immediate trends and choose a color that will keep you feeling good long term.   INSTANT HOT WATER We’ve become so accustomed to everything in an instant. Spurred by more of us working from home and therefore […]