Should I Go Green?
Green Certifications Part 1 (Read part 2 here) Today many builders and home buyers are concerned about preserving the environment. With increased attention on the condition of our planet, “green building” has become a sought after choice for homeowners, especially in...
How To Plan Your Forever Home
Aging In Place If you ask someone who is ready to build a new home, they will often tell you that “This is the last home I will ever build. They will have to bury me in the back yard.” If you’re building a forever home, it’s always a good idea to consider designing...
Resources for Radon-Resistant Construction
How to Ensure Your Home is Radon-ResistantRadon is a naturally occurring odorless, colorless gas and is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, and the second leading cause of lung cancer overall. Nearly 1 out of 15 homes in the U.S. is estimated to have...
Top 12 Mistakes Made by Homeowners
Building a Quality Custom Home Mistakes are Unavoidable. I've made a few myself, I’ve learned a lot from them, and I want to share that knowledge. This blog post is a chapter from my book Building a Quality Custom Home. It‘s meant to help homeowners through the entire...
25 Days of Giving
And an Anniversary Party To celebrate our 25th anniversary, we've chosen 25 charities, and will be donating to one per day for 25 days leading up to our Anniversary Party. Our Anniversary Party will be an opportunity for us to honor our past and current clients, and...
The Miller Residence – 2004
And 25 Years in Business By Sean Sullivan | April 8, 2022 I started this company as an owner-operator in ’97, hoping to eventually build custom homes. It took a while to grow my team and portfolio, but eventually I got there. In 2004, I had a big breakthrough...
How to decide on a lot
When should I decide on a lot? Why you should talk to a builder first Buying a lot for a new build can be every bit as emotional and exciting as buying a house. You can fall in love with the view, the location, the natural setting, and that perfect oak tree you...
Design-Build vs General Contractors for Custom Homes
Design-Build VS. General ContractorsFor Custom HomesWhen it comes to building a custom home, one of the first decisions that has to be made is whether to go with a traditional builder or a design-build firm. At this early stage, home owners are often unaware of many...
Radon Infographics
All About RadonDid you know radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and the leading cause among non-smokers? It's odorless and colorless too, so testing is the only way to find out if your home has radon. Below you will find some information that can help...
Building Beyond the Pandemic
Building Beyond the PandemicThe Covid 19 Pandemic has changed the building industry in a myriad of ways, and created a number of challenges. But what does the future hold for homebuilding? Sean Sullivan, owner of Living Stone Design + Build has been building homes...
