It makes sense to build smart! What we build for you will give you a return on your investment with significantly lower utility bills, as well as transferable discounts on your power bills for the life of the home. This example of building smart represents ultimate value for our clients and is why we have partnered with Energy Star to make every home certified. Enjoy the posts below to see our promises turn into action.
2022 STARS Awards
Celebrating Quality CraftsmanshipBest One of a Kind Living Stone Design + Build took home several awards presented by the NCHBA at the annual STARS Awards Ceremony. Most notably, we won Best One of a Kind Home. and Best Single-Family Custom Home Between 3,501 and...
Should I Build Now or Wait?
Amid cautiously optimistic pandemic news and reports of lowered material costs, prospective homeowners might be tempted to wait until life - and prices - return to normal before they undertake building, but should they?Toby Jernigan, Operations Manager for Living...
Elijah Klepac
ABOUT LIVING STONE | MEET OUR TEAM | ELIJAH KLEPACElijah Klepac Construction SalesEli facilitates in establishing client relations and connecting with leads, as well as assisting in guiding clients through the initial building process. Graduating from Liberty...
85 Emerald Necklace Drive
DESIGN + BUILD | SEMI-CUSTOM HOMES85 Emerald Necklace Dr lot #412 in AshevilleListing Price: $2,200,000 Community: Asheville Proposed new contemporary home by Living Stone Design + Build. In a central section of The Ramble Biltmore Forest, a gated community on...
Is it Better to Buy a Plan or Design Custom?
Is it Better to Buy a Plan or Design Custom? Read this Before You Decide Should you buy a ready-made plan for constructing your new home? It depends. Sean Sullivan reviews a client's custom home blueprintCut and Paste If you have a large lot that doesn’t have...
How Important is Indoor Air Quality?
Green Certifications Part 2 (Read part 1 here) Homebuyers today are increasingly concerned about the indoor air quality of their homes. Issues like mold, radon, carbon monoxide and toxic chemicals have received greater attention than ever as poor indoor air quality...
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...