About the NDI Blog
Welcome! If you are looking for a custom builder, you will do a lot of research. You will ask your neighbors, your friends and your family what they think. You will Google. You will comb through Pinterest. You will watch …
How to Design a Functional Kitchen
When I built my home 15 years ago, I put a lot of thought into my kitchen design. Partly, because Paul and I were building a complete custom home so we didn’t have an existing kitchen layout, but also because …
Choosing Electrical Features For Your Custom Home
I often get asked, “what electrical features should I include in my new home?”. I love this question because when you can plan ahead, you get what you want the first time around. So much easier than going back after …
Tips For Customizing Your Home Design to Meet Your Needs & Your Budget
One of the things I love most about what we do, is that every home we build is customized to meet the needs of our client. Not just in the space they need, but within their budget. Even when we’re …
Home Building FAQs: Are Utilities Required During Construction?
I started a blog series answering common home building questions. My goal is to provide you with a quick answer (300 words or less!) to a question and when I can, give you resources to find more information on the topic. …
Jen In The Kitchen: Double Chocolate Brownie Trifle
Looking for a delicious and easy dessert that feeds a crowd! I’ve got you covered with my mom’s yummy Double Chocolate Brownie Trifle. If you don’t know, a trifle is a layered dessert. It’s best to serve it in a …
Home Building FAQ: What Should I Budget For Options?
I started a blog series answering common home building questions. My goal is to provide you with a quick answer (300 words or less!) to a question and when I can, give you resources to find more information on the topic. …
Should I Build a New Home Now or Wait?
Build now or wait? It’s a big decision! We understand that your choice to build a new home now or wait isn’t simple; you have to balance what’s going on in your life with outside factors such as construction costs …
Home Building FAQs: What Is The Average Timeline For Site Prep?
Welcome to my blog series, Home Building FAQs, answering common home building questions. My goal is to provide you with a quick answer (300 words or less!) to a question and when I can, give you resources to find more information …
Farmhouse Sinks: Everything You Need to Know!
Farmhouse sinks have been a trend for a while now. Not only are they beautiful, but they are super functional as well. But there are some things to consider before you incorporate a farmhouse sink into your kitchen design. Here …
Home Building FAQs: How Do I Disconnect Utilities In The Old House?
I started a new blog series answering common home building questions. My goal is to provide you with a quick answer (300 words or less!) to a common question and when I can, give you resources to find more information on …