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Can You Build a Fireproof Home in Western North Carolina?
No home in Western North Carolina can be guaranteed fireproof. You can, however, build a fire-resistant home that reduces the chances of ignition through carefully selected materials, ember protection, and defensible space. Even a home that meets the IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home standard is not guaranteed to survive a wildfire. I hear this question from people planning a move...
Resilient Luxury Homes in North Carolina: Build With Confidence
Searching for luxury home builders, a seasoned Asheville custom home builder, or...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Quality Custom Home
Building a custom home should be exciting, not stressful. At Living Stone Design +...
Building Better Homes in Western North Carolina
From the artistic streets of Asheville to the tranquil ridgelines of Burnsville,...
Building Better Homes in Cashiers, NC and Highlands, NC
Tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains, Cashiers and Highlands offer a serene blend...
Building Better Homes in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte is booming — and with it, the demand for thoughtfully designed,...
Living Stone Design + Build Recognized as a Leading Homebuilding Expert in 2025
Living Stone Design + Build Recognized as a Leading Homebuilding Expert in 2025 May...
A Community United in Times of Need
Builders Giving Back: A Community United in Times of Need In the aftermath of...
Casa Bonita Now for Sale
Casa Bonita: Now For Sale Living Stone Design + Build proudly presents Casa Bonita,...
Commercial Construction for 30 years
Commercial Construction Through Three Decades: Sustainable Practices and Integrated...
Who Are the Top Restoration Companies in Asheville?
Discover the Premier Experts in Home Restoration When disaster strikes—whether it’s...
The Essential Punch List for Custom Homes: Living Stone’s Unique Approach
In custom home building, a punch list helps the builder and homeowner identify...
Living Stone Design + Build: Honored to Be Featured in Construction Business Review
Living Stone Design + Build is honored to be featured in Construction Business...
Hurricane Helene Update
Hurricane Helene Recovery: Moving Forward Together In the wake of Hurricane Helene,...
Hurricane Helene Update
Thank you to our clients and friends who have checked in. Our staff and their...
Financial Smarts – Part 2
Financial Smarts - Part 2 What Loan Is Right For Me? Once you’ve been...
Financial Smarts – Part 1
Financial Smarts - Part 1 Where Do I Start? When it comes to paying for your...
What About Storage?
What About Storage? The Importance of Adequate Storage in Home Design If you...
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Manage Your Expectations During the Building Process...