What to Expect During a Home Design Process

If this is your first home construction or renovation project, you may be wondering what to expect from your designer.…


Should Your Design-Build Firm Prioritize Design or Build?

Will your design-build company prioritize design or construction when building or renovating your home? Giraffe Design…


Huron River in Ann Arbor | Building on a floodplain

Building Your Dream Home Near a River

Constructing a new home or building an addition near a body of water in southeast Michigan usually means building on a…


Ann Arbor winter home construction

FAQs: Can You Build an Ann Arbor House in Winter?

For residents in the Ann Arbor area, winter weather raises questions about the home construction process. Can you build…


sustainable vacation-style home during construction

Designing a Sustainable Vacation-Style Home

This couple wanted to age in place in a sustainable house that would feel like a vacation home. Find out how they…


final phase of home building project

The Home Stretch: Surviving the Final Phase of Building a Home

If you’re about to begin a home construction project, it can be helpful to know what to expect during that last month…


2 contractors building a home renovation | handle change orders

How Will Your Contractor Handle Unexpected Renovation Problems?

A home renovation can have unexpected problems that require expensive repairs. Be prepared for them ahead of time: know…


Do You Need a Rain Garden for Your Ann Arbor Home?

Every home building or renovation project that adds 200 square feet of impervious surface will need to have a water…