One aspect of building that often gets left until the end is the lighting, but I can’t stress enough how essential it is to plan it during the design phase. Lighting is more than just illumination; it enhances the architecture, reveals special features, and dictates the ambiance, making every corner usable and inviting no matter…

Building a custom home in San Antonio and the surrounding areas means dealing with a patchwork of building codes and requirements. Each county – from Kendall and Comal to Guadalupe and Llano – operates with its own set of regulations. My decades of experience across these jurisdictions give me unique insights into these differences, so…

When it comes to building a custom home in the Texas Hill Country, site development often represents a significant portion of the total cost—more so than in flatter, already developed areas. Many clients underestimate these expenses because site conditions in this beautiful, rocky terrain can pose unique challenges. For those considering building here, understanding typical…