One of the best reasons to design and build your own home is to be able to create exactly the home that you want. Whether you have a home business or office or you just want space for your hobbies and collections, consider the benefits of building a custom home. […]
One of the best parts about designing and building a custom home for your family is creating personal, fun space for each member of your household. One popular feature in today’s new homes is a “man cave.” Here are some tips to help create a space for the man of the house that will be a comfortable [...]
Once you’ve planned the layout of your outdoor living space in your new custom home, you have the opportunity to incorporate elements that increase its livability, convenience, and visual appeal. Trendy new designs, cutting edge technology, and outside-the-box ideas can help make your outdoor space a great place for your family to spend time during [...]
When you think about having your own corner of the American dream, you may picture a perfectly manicured lush, green lawn. But maintaining that kind of landscaping takes a lot of time and effort—not to mention its impact on the environment. Today’s eco-friendly landscaping options can save time, money, water, and energy, which is why they [...]
One of the best parts of building your own custom home in the Des Moines area is being able to include great outdoor living space for your family to enjoy warm summer evenings and crisp fall mornings. Once you find the right location to build your family home, your design-build team should take a close [...]
Everyone’s seen a 70s-era pre-fab home. Maybe it was your parents’ or grandparents’ place, frozen in your memory with peeling yellowed wallpaper, buckling linoleum, and rickety metal stair rails. The cheap, poor quality home building materials used in most of these homes don’t stand the test of time, driving down the value of home prices and [...]
Homes by Brill is proud to announce that it has been selected as a new authorized Stratford Homes builder! This partnership allows us to bring Stratford’s economical housing concept to more families in Urbandale and the surrounding areas while ensuring the highest quality construction and management through each home build process. […]
One of the biggest reasons to design a custom home rather than buying a previously owned property or a “spec” home is getting to make sure your home perfectly fits the needs of your family’s lifestyle. When designing a home for your family, the most important feature is its functionality. Whether your family includes young kids, [...]
You’re finally admitting it: you’ve outgrown your home. Whether you need another bedroom for your growing family, want to be closer to work, school, or other activities, or are entering your golden years and want a “foreve home” that’s more accessible and easy to manage, it’s time to start the process of looking for a [...]
Everything Old Is New Again One of the hippest looks right now is using reclaimed wood in new, custom homes. Reclaimed wood refers to hardwood that has been salvaged from older buildings, structures, or industrial applications. It comes in a wide variety of colors, styles, and conditions, depending on its original use. […]