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How Building Envelopes Impact Your Health

by Craig Hoffman | Friday March 19, 2021 | Building Tips

A building envelope is commonly defined as the separation of the interior and exterior of a building.  It’s the physical separator between the conditioned and unconditioned environment of a structure including the resistance to air, water, heat, light, and noise…



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Remodel or Tear Down & Rebuild?

by Craig Hoffman | Tuesday February 16, 2021 | Building Tips

If you’re thinking of buying a home, you’re probably facing many questions. Maybe you’d like to remodel an older, existing home to make it your own. Or maybe you’re considering that same home with the intent of tearing it down…



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Smart Home Design for 2021

by Craig Hoffman | Wednesday January 20, 2021 | Building Tips

There’s a lot of movement in home design going into 2021. The Covid pandemic has restructured the home in unexpected ways since the beginning of last year. In addition to more space for learning and studying, we’re also looking for…



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Choosing the Wrong Contractor Case Study

by Craig Hoffman | Thursday September 17, 2020 | Building Tips

Starting any construction project with a quality contractor like Quarry View Building Group is key to a successful project. Fortunately most contractors like Quarry View Building Group are skilled and experienced craftspeople that will build your house on-time and on-budget.…



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New Home Construction – Upgrades that Give you the Most ROI

by Craig Hoffman | Thursday July 9, 2020 | Building Tips

Those that are planning to build a new house probably would like a crystal ball to predict the future. After all, wouldn’t we want to see how our new home looks when it’s built? Maybe when we’re ready to sell,…



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Tips for Working with Building Contractors

by Craig Hoffman | Monday July 6, 2020 | Building Tips

It takes careful planning, saving and budgeting to be ready to build your new home. But the next step you take — hiring a contractor — might just be the most important. That’s because a good one will help turn…



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Planning an Event Venue

by Craig Hoffman | Wednesday May 13, 2020 | Building Tips

Do you accept any party or wedding invitation you receive? Are you always hosting dinner parties, wedding showers, and holiday-themed get-togethers? Maybe you’re just an extrovert that loves to organize and host events, otherwise called “entertaining”. If you’ve answered yes…



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Tips to Prepare Your Home for Spring Landscaping

by Craig Hoffman | Wednesday April 1, 2020 | Building Tips

The first signs of Spring are always a welcome sight. After surviving another cold and dark winter, the approaches of Spring are seen in the daffodils blooming and birds returning from their winter homes. Each day can bring a new…



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Finance Tips for Building Your New Home

by Craig Hoffman | Monday February 24, 2020 | Building Tips

Buying a home is probably the largest investment any of us will undertake in our lifetime. Our homes and the accompanying land are a huge financial responsibility. Building a house yourself rather than searching the area for pre-built homes makes…



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What to Look for When Choosing a Contractor

by Craig Hoffman | Thursday January 9, 2020 | Building Tips

Building a dream home is a goal for many of us. Incorporating our vision, taste, style and creativity often drive us to build our version of the American dream. Unfortunately, a steady flow of headlines of wayward building contractors is…