Attics are often overlooked spaces, but they can be very helpful if utilized intentionally. For storage, living, or a cozy hideaway, read on to learn why and how you should plan for using the attic.
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20 Unique House Siding Options
Exterior design adds character to any new home. Here are 20 unique siding options for siding materials, colors, and textures.
Stone Siding: Everything You Need to Know
Stone siding offers an elegant and timeless look with exceptional durability over time. Here are a few points for homeowners to know before choosing their design.
Everything You Need to Know about Brick Siding
Brick has adorned homes for centuries, but have you discovered its true value? Learn more about how brick can dress up your home and keep utility bills down.
Guide to Choosing the Best Siding for Your House
The exterior of your home is the first impressions guests receive, so you want it to look nice! Here’s how to select the best siding depending on cost, aesthetics, and climate.
A Guide to Hip Roofs
Hip roofs are among the most popular type of roof and complement a variety of architectural styles, and can be used in nearly any climate. Learn more about the pros and cons of hip roofs.
How to Finance Your Tear Down and Rebuild
When you find the perfect location but the house requires some handy work, consider a tear down and rebuild on your lot. Here are several options for financing your dream home.
Choosing the Right Fireplace for your New Home
Fireplaces are a great addition to cozy up the house. Read on for our guide to choosing the perfect fireplace for your new home!
How to Build Your Dream Bathroom
The bathroom is one of the most important and personal spaces in your new home. Check out our guide to building the bathroom of your dreams!
How Foundation Drainage Systems Keep New Homes Dry
NewHomeSource has all the information you need to know about foundation drainage, and how it keeps your home safe and dry.
15 Questions to Ask When Selecting a Home Builder
Here are 15 questions that home shoppers should ask when looking for a homebuilder to help them on their journey to homeownership.
Walking the Walk: What to Know About Walkthroughs
Walkthroughs give you the opportunity to make sure construction of your new home is going as planned. Use walkthroughs wisely by taking your time and being thorough.
The Latest Options to Side Your Home
When it comes to siding, vinyl is king. But, siding options range from polymer shakes and shingle to stone veneer. NewHomeSource explores modern siding options for new homes.
Decisions, Decisions: 8 Tips for Selecting Options and Upgrades from Your Builder
NewHomeSource helps you decide on choosing upgrades for your new home, so you can personalize your house to fit your lifestyle.
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Methods of New Home Construction
There are plenty of ways to build a new home, but which method of construction is right for yours?
The Tear Down Option: Is it for You?
By tearing down an older home that’s beyond repair, you can have the newly built home you want in an established community. But, before you go searching for a home to demolish, there are a few things to consider.
How Long Does it Take to Build a House?
The amount of time it takes to build your home depends on the type of home you’re building and various other factors, like labor supply and weather.
Building a Solid New Home Foundation
One of the first steps in the homebuilding process is laying the foundation. NewHomeSource has everything you need to know about this crucial time in construction.
New Home Building on Your Own Lot
A build-on-your-lot home offers you the opportunity to design and build your dream home on the land you love.
A Step-by-Step Guide to the Home Building Process
Here are the 10 steps to building a new construction home from the moment your builder breaks ground on your lot, to the final inspection.
How to Buy a Newly Built Home You’ll Love for a Lifetime
NewHomeSources has some tips for home shoppers looking to build their forever home that they’ll love for a lifetime.
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Inclusive Design Allows For Accessibility From the Start
NewHomeSource explores inclusive design, a homebuiding approach that puts the emphasis accessibility from the very start.
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How to Design a Home for a Cold Climate
When building a home in a cold environment, there are different and crucial factors to consider – like making sure you have a solid insulation system in place.
What You Need to Know About What Your Home is Made Of
Do you know what your new home is made of? Knowing about the exterior materials that make up your home means you can have a more durable and efficient home.
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The Benefits of Building a Luxury Home Versus A Luxury Renovation
In a new home, the customization costs can be rolled into the overall home mortgage, possibly costing a fraction less than the out-of-pocket costs for a remodel.
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How to Design a New Home for a Hot Climate
If you’re building your new home in a hot climate, you need to take some considerations in the design and construction of the house.
Is a Home Inspector Right for You?
Because your home is new, it has gone through many inspections by local government inspectors and the builder. If you opt for a third-party inspection of your new home, here’s what you need to know.
Builder Warranties: What Are They & What Do They Cover?
Need help making sense of your builder warranty? Here are a few tips to help make sure your new home is covered.
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The Roof Over Your New Home
NewHomeSource explores the different roofing options available to new home shoppers, and what they need to know about each roof type.
How Long Does It Take to Build a Home in Austin?
If you want to build your new home in Austin, NewHomeSource breaks down how long it takes to build a new construction house deep in the heart of Austin.