S6, E2: The Wild & Cozy World of Home Insulation Packages When building a high-performance home, it’s what is on the inside that counts the most. In this episode of The Art of Custom, we take a deep dive into one of the most critical aspects of energy-efficient building – insulation. Building an insulation package that …
S5, E1: Building Your Dream Home: Custom or Production? What is the first step in the home building process? Before you even begin your land search, you’ll need to decide if you want to build a custom home or a production home. We’ve been in the home building business long enough to know that one …
S5, E12: Living in a Work of Art with Zack Smithey Architecture as art is nothing new, but when you take that idea and weave it through every detail of your home – inside and out – you have something extraordinary. That is exactly what artist Zack Smithey and his wife Brie have done with …
S5, E11: The Haunting of the Lemp Mansion Listener Note: Today’s episode contains material that is not suitable for all ages. There are several mentions of suicide, violence, and paranormal activity. Listener discretion is advised. In 1980, The Lemp Mansion in South St Louis was named among the nine most haunted homes in America by Life …
S5, E10: Organize Your Way to Happy with Susan Stewart Home organization is a hot topic among clients who are building homes with us. Closet systems, drop zones, and custom shelving are just a few of the things our team will talk to you about during the design process. Storage systems aren’t the only way …
S5, E9: What to Expect When Building a New Home Building your dream home is an exciting prospect, but there are so many parts and pieces it can feel a little overwhelming. But that is where your custom home building team comes in. So, what does your home builder manage for you, and what should …
S5, E8: Energy Efficient Home Building Special Energy Efficiency Day 2022 is October 5, so we’ve put together a special episode that focuses on the benefits of building a green home! Your host, Kim Hibbs, will take you through the latest developments in energy-efficient building practices and walk through the practical results you will see …
S5, E7: Safe at Home During Extreme Weather There’s no place like home, and what a different story it would have been had Dorothy made it to the storm cellar in time. As more extreme weather events pop up around the country and world, builders are finding systems and techniques to protect their clients’ investments …
S5, E6: One Client’s Adaptive Home Design Story Custom home building is ideal if you want to live in a specialized or adaptive home. Especially if your family is like our Utah clients – the Bell Family! This amazing family contacted our team because they wanted to build a home that was ideal for everyone …
Season 5, Episode 5: Realtor & Builder Connection Choosing the best custom builder for your new build is the first step in the home building process, but many people ask if they need a Realtor involved in their home build! While not strictly necessary to build, a Realtor can make finding buildable land easier and …