Spring is a season of renewal and growth, making it an enticing time to embark on a building project in the picturesque Texas Hill Country. Whether you're considering a new home build, a large remodel, or outdoor construction project, there are unique advantages and challenges to building during this time. In this blog post, we'll explore the pros and cons of taking on a building project in the Texas Hill...
If you're looking for a unique and affordable way to build your dream home in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, you might want to consider a barndominium. This trend has been rapidly gaining popularity in recent years, and for good reason. See Also: All About Barndominiums In case your'e not familiar, a barndominium is a type of metal-frame building that has either been built to be a home or has been converted...
If you are planning a remodeling project in the Hill Country area, you may be considering hiring a contractor from outside the area. While this may seem like a good idea, there are several reasons why you should hire a local contractor instead. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the benefits of hiring a local contractor for your Hill Country remodeling needs. Knowledge of Local Building Codes Every...
If you've come across our site, there's a good chance you share one of our core beliefs: the Texas Hill Country is an ideal location to build the custom home of your dreams. While building a home is incredibly rewarding (especially if you plan to make it a forever home for you and your family), it can also be a very lengthy and tedious process. This is especially true if...
While we've talked for years about many of the advantages of building a barndominium, one thing we don't usually discuss is the ease and simplicity of putting Christmas lights up on a metal roof. Technically, this applies whether the building is a barndominium, or a traditional stick-frame home with a metal roof. The concept would be the same, and the benefits are universal. As the holidays approach, here are some tips...
When you own a home, you will have something done at some point. If you’ve never handled a major home renovation or restoration, this guide is for you. Here, we will offer a brief rundown of things you might expect based on common home updates. The Contractor Vetting Process You can’t just pick the first contractor you see in your search results. If you want the best possible job, you’ll have to...
Starting your own business is a great way to seize greater financial freedom and create your own professional success. It is also easier than ever to launch a lucrative venture from the comfort of your own home. Whether you are starting an e-commerce enterprise or offering your unique skills on a freelance basis, you can do so with the right software and a suitable home office. In fact, your workspace...
Planning on embarking on an extreme backyard installation of your own? Then it’s best to proceed with caution before you take on anything that is going to probably require a massive overhaul of your backyard to transform into something else entirely. Here’s how, presented below by CMW General Contractors. The benefits of taking on an extreme backyard project Before we delve into the what, how, when and why’s of how to install...
There are different reasons for converting your home to a rental. Maybe the house was on the market and you figured it might take too long to sell it. It could also be that you inherited the property and you don’t want to sell it. Or, you’re among the many property owners looking to supplement their income by turning their homes into long-term rentals. Regardless of the reason, you must...
If you’d like to become part of the 51 percent of U.S. small business owners that are age 50+, flipping houses in the Hill Country, could be your ticket to success. If you want to make sure your company flourishes, here’s what you need to know. Finding and Buying the Perfect Flip Property While it might assume that simply choosing a low-cost house in disrepair is all it takes to start a...