February 10, 2023
Extraordinary Exteriors: 2023 Custom Home Building Trends
Home is where the heart is. It should also be where the “WOW!” is. From boosting curb appeal to eliciting a sense of intense satisfaction and pride whenever you arrive at or depart from…
December 29, 2022
Be the House Where All the Kids Want to Hang Out
5 Tips for a Fun Friend Zone When you were a kid, was there a house that was the house to go to after school, on weekends, on holiday breaks, and during long summer days? Was there a cool…
December 29, 2022
Overcoming Common Building Challenges
You’ve heard the stories. While tales of wayward or missing contractors, premium prices for standard (or substandard) materials, and shoddy construction may not be Hollywood-level horrors,…
December 29, 2022
Can You Build a House in the Winter?
There’s no doubt about it: Winter is typically considered the “off season” when it comes to building a house. But does that mean you can’t do it? Absolutely not! In fact, there are many…
December 9, 2022
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: 5 Tips for Stress-Less Holiday Entertaining
‘Tis the season to be… Irritated because your unreliable aunt just now RSVP’d to your holiday party and now you have to plan for four more guests? Stressed because you’re wondering how to…
December 5, 2022
Handling Unexpected Costs When Building a Home: Plan, Anticipate, Manage, and Adapt
Building a new custom home is an adventure, much like a cross country road trip to a beautiful destination. You may envision sunny skies, a clear road, and sailing forward at 70mph – but…
November 10, 2022
Barrington Estate Home Highlight
When it comes to building the luxury home you’ve dreamt of, there is no better team to bring it to life than G&G Custom Homes. Barrington Estate residents Jeff & Cindy Jarecki can…
October 12, 2022
5 Tips for Using Green Materials in Your Home Build
When we think of an issue as pressing and as significant as the environment and climate change, it can feel that we, as individuals, cannot do much, if anything, to make an impact. We can…
September 21, 2022
Splurge Worthy Features in Your Custom Home vs. Where to Save Money
When you’re in the midst of designing the perfect custom home, you can quickly get caught up with all the possibilities. Until your budget throws a cold dose of reality your way. So, how…
August 10, 2022
Master Bathroom Trends: 7 Hot and Steamy Features Homeowners Want
We all need a break from the frenetic pace of life sometimes – preferably to a warm sandy beach or soft powdery slopes! But when you have a key meeting in the morning, an important…