Category: Home Improvement

Coastal Resilience:  Smart Building Materials for Custom Homes in Charleston

Custom home exterior showcasing resilient materials for Charleston’s coastal climate
October 18th, 2025
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Coastal Resilience:  Smart Building Materials for Custom Homes in Charleston

September in Charleston means two things: a reprieve from the constant heat, and hurricane season is upon us. This time of year, Charleston residents may wonder if they have done enough to protect their homes.  Here are some considerations for making sure your home is ready to withstand Charleston’s climate. Impact-Rated Windows Your builder should… Continue reading Coastal Resilience:  Smart Building Materials for Custom Homes in Charleston

Open or Closed Concept Living

Bright kitchen and dining area illustrating open-concept space
June 4th, 2024
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Open or Closed Concept Living

Open concept living has been having its moment for quite a while now.  Achieving this in older homes can mean major renovations, removing existing walls, and problem-solving which walls are loadbearing. Recently, we’ve seen more and more families in which more than one adult needs to be working from home.  Toss kids and pets into… Continue reading Open or Closed Concept Living

Restoring Historic Homes

Updated kitchen within a historic home showing balanced design
March 14th, 2024
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Restoring Historic Homes

Charleston is full of beautifully historic homes that are a huge part of our city’s charm.  It keeps our rich history alive, and you can see it as you walk the streets of downtown Charleston or in the Old Village of Mt. Pleasant.  Home renovations look different when your house is historic.  You can (and… Continue reading Restoring Historic Homes

Defining Custom

Living room with built-ins illustrating custom design concepts
June 1st, 2023
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Defining Custom

“Custom” is a term that gets used a lot in the renovation and home building industry. Custom, by definition, sounds great! It’s something created that perfectly fits your home, design style, and needs. It’s also nice to know what is in your home is different from what your neighbor has next door.