The Custom Home Building Process: Picking Your Design Team
Congratulations! You’ve decided to invest in a custom home. You likely have many questions about the factors to consider when designing a new home. Your early choices and the professionals you consult will steer the rest of your project, and we’re...
Designing a High-Performance Home in West Michigan
A lot of questions about building an insulated concrete form (ICF) home center around the design. Some of our most frequently asked about designing a high-performance home include the following: Do I need to work with a certain designer? Can I use...
Simple Curb Appeal Ideas That Will Make a Big Impact
(Guest Post by Ray Flynn from DIY Guys) Home selling can be a time and labor-intensive process, even when you’re well prepared for all that goes into it. There are a few steps you can take to speed things up, however, and they’re not necessarily...
Ventilation and Your Custom Home: All You Need to Know
RenewAire, Fantech and Zehnder, oh my! You’ve decided that balanced ventilation is important in your new construction. Now a whole world of options lies before you. Choosing the proper ventilation for your project can be overwhelming. We all want to
What is an Airtight Custom Home and Do You Need One in Grand Rapids?
If you haven’t considered an airtight home for your custom build, you may want to reevaluate, as there is a long list of benefits, including energy efficiency and personal comfort. At R-Value Homes, our time-tested process follows the principle of...
What is ICF and Do I Need One for My Custom Home?
It can be easy to get lost in the noise of products and possibilities on the way to building your dream home. One common mistake in the planning stage of a custom home is missing great options that you might not know about. Interest in...
Mistakes to Avoid When Building an Energy Efficient Home| Grand Rapids
Many people want a home with an elevated level of energy efficiency. When you build an energy-efficient home, you make a long-term investment in your property’s sustainability and your comfort. Your first time building an energy-efficient home will...
6 Reasons to Build an Energy Efficient Custom Home in Grand Rapids
Modern construction trends, advanced materials, innovative building techniques, and even information technology have made the construction business more flexible and productive, which has improved the accessibility of energy-efficient homes for the...
Questions to Ask Before Building a Custom Home in Grand Rapids, MI
Building a custom home is about accommodating particular needs, desires, lifestyle/s, and there are a number of important factors you should consider before getting started. There are questions to ask yourself when building a home, and there are...
