Composting is a gardening activity that many homeowners are interested in learning about, and often find easier to accomplish and more rewarding than they expect. Composting is one of the best things you can do for your home garden –… Read More
Seeds or Seedlings? Ideas to Get Your Vegetable Garden Going
With the start of spring next week, local garden centers will begin to stock young plants in the coming weeks. If you’ve always wanted a garden in your custom home’s backyard, but you’re unsure how to start, you may find… Read More
Bathroom Trends for 2018
What’s more important in home design: classic design cues or the latest fads? Most professionals contend that great design never goes out of style… however, new trends always surface as homebuyers rediscover old ideas and designers put their own stamp… Read More
Get Your Yard Ready for Spring!
Spring is just around the corner! Lawn care questions are prevalent among homeowners this time of year, so let’s review how to prepare your lawn, and your spring garden, for the warmer months ahead. Proper maintenance now will help you… Read More
Exterior Materials and Facades
One of the first selections for your new custom home is its exterior. In addition to architectural design elements – such as gables, porches, windows, trim, grille patterns and front door styles – it’s important to combine materials and colors… Read More
Smart Upgrades for a New Home
You’ve found the perfect location, a home design you love, and the right builder – Columbia Builders! Now that you’re ready to begin the process of building your new custom home, chances are you’ve been dreaming, researching, and planning for… Read More
A Guide to Choosing Faucets
Faucet style and color adds the finishing touch to your kitchen and baths, enhancing the dynamics of the space and harmonizing with the other design elements in the room. If your bath has sleek, modern vanities and tile, you’ll want… Read More
Interior Lighting 101
Lighting is a key component of interior design, providing both function and beauty to your home. When choosing interior lighting for your new custom home, think like a pro! Designers go beyond decorating with light; they consider performance, particularly distribution… Read More
Choosing Paint Colors
With virtually endless custom colors and finish options available, it can be a challenge to select paint tones and combinations which will express your personality and look great in your home. If you’ve been putting off a painting project while… Read More