New builds with character

If you have a generic, plain, and boring new home, you may want to add some character to it. Making a new house look old is one way to add interest and charm. You can even build a new home using elements that make it feel old. Here are a few ways to make a new house appear older. ResearchDo some research to figure out what period of time and what style you want your home to look like. Homes in different parts of the country have different architectural elements and styles. Try to pick…

Ideas to add character, charm, and historic interest to your builder grade home that work whether you have a cookie cutter new house, or an older one that needs a dose of personality!

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Have you considered your house building must-haves? Before you start building a house, whether you're building your own home or working with new house builders like Berks Homes, you need to decide what new home must haves matter to you. Create your house building checklist with the help of this list of must haves when building a new home! Having a building a house checklist will help you design and build your dream home!

The top 9 things I WISH I had known before building a house! This is helpful for anyone in the midst of, or thinking about, building!

The final part of our five-week Hilltop Estate series is here. Today, the grand finale, the home’s wine room.

I asked, you guys answered! We're in the initial planning stages of our kitchen reno (eek!) and I'm already feeling overwhelmed. After meeting with a cabinet maker, he had so many questions about storage and the ins and outs of our cabinetry. I want to take full advantage of all the space we have and

This rare Arts & Crafts style 3 bed 2 1/2 bath home has the graciousness of a turn-of-the-century floor plan beginning with the impressive foyer and stairway. S