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Ask HQ: When is the best time to start a project?
Wondering if starting your project in winter, spring, or fall makes a difference? Here’s what to consider before breaking ground.
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Design & Planning
Buying a Home with Big Plans to Renovate? Read This First.
Planning to renovate the home you're buying? Here's what to check before you close, who to call, and how to avoid costly surprises after move-in.
Behind The Build
Behind The Build: The Kitchen Inspiration
Figuring out the design details of the heart of the home so it feels bright, airy, and fully functional. Here’s what inspired our kitchen.
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Discussions
Decision Hierarchy: Which Choices to Make First in a Build
Overwhelmed by build or renovation decisions? Learn the hierarchy of choices, from structure to finishes, so you know what to decide first and avoid costly mistakes.
Homeowner HQ
Introducing Private HQ: The Space for Homeowners Who Refuse to Guess
Private HQ gives homeowners the insider guidance they can’t Google. Specific solutions that prevent costly mistakes and keep your project on track from day one.
Case Study
3 Things I Regret About Our New Build and What I’d Do Differently
What I wish we’d done differently in our new build — from lighting to heating — and what you can learn from our little oversights before you break ground on your own dream home.
Ask HQ: Should I Design for Now or for Resale?
Design for your dream life — or for resale? In this Q&A with HQ, we unpack how to balance bold personal choices with smart resale strategy (just in case life throws a curveball).
Budget and Finances
What Surprises Clients Most About the Cost of a Home Project
Professionals share the budget items homeowners never see coming — and how to stay one step ahead.
Winging It Is Expensive: Why Every Home Project Needs a Plan
Winging it on a home project might feel flexible, but it’s often the fastest way to blow your budget. Learn why every home project needs a plan—and how to avoid costly, chaotic mistakes.
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