Planning a remodel or addition for your Forever Home? Start with a realistic budget! Learn how to estimate construction costs early, understand factors that influence price, and make smart design decisions before construction begins.
Tag Archives: Remodeling & Renovations
Pick the Right Contractor for Your Forever Home Remodel or Addition
Choosing the right Contractor is key for a smooth remodel or addition. Learn how to research, evaluate, and trust the right professional — with real-life homeowner examples — to ensure your Forever Home is built with care.
Lakefront Green Remodel: A Comfortable, Energy-Efficient Forever Home
Transform your home into a Forever Home! 🌿 This lakefront remodel blends comfort, energy efficiency, and smart design with an Owner’s Suite, Guest Suite, and EnergyStar + FGBC certifications. Discover how thoughtful upgrades make long-term living beautiful, functional, and sustainable.
Modern Meets Vernacular: Building Better Florida Homes
Discover how Florida’s historic vernacular homes — Spanish-Mediterranean, Key West, and Cracker styles — inspire modern designs. Learn practical tips for remodels and additions that respect climate, light, and comfort, combining timeless charm with updated materials to create homes that are beautiful, efficient, and perfectly suited to Florida living.
Small-Scale Additions and Guest Suites
Add just the space you need with a custom guest suite or small addition. Learn how strategic placement, privacy, and cohesive design can enhance both daily living and hospitality.
Designing Multi-Generational Homes: Balancing Privacy and Togetherness
Designing for multiple generations under one roof requires privacy, accessibility, and long-term adaptability. Explore how custom homes can support extended families with separate suites, shared entries, and smart layouts.
Tariffs, Supply Chains, and Interior Products: What Homeowners Should Know
This article explains how global supply chains impact interior products like cabinetry, flooring, and appliances. It covers COVID-related delays, ongoing price increases, and offers practical tips for homeowners to manage selections, stay flexible, and avoid surprises during remodeling or building projects.
Tariffs and Supply Chains: What Homeowners Should Know
Unexpected tariffs and global supply chain disruptions can cause sudden spikes in construction material prices, impacting your building or remodeling budget. Understanding these factors and having clear contract terms can help you plan smarter and avoid surprises during your project.
Smarter Ways to Build a Florida Home
Explore smarter ways to build in Florida—compare concrete, wood, ICF, SCIPs, and more to find the best fit for your resilient home.
How I Chose Forever Homes—and Why It Matters
Discover the inspiration behind Forever Homes and the Nine Principles that guide their design—creating thoughtful, resilient, and personalized spaces that support your lifestyle now and in the future.
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