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 …
Jen In The Kitchen: What To Do With Your Thanksgiving Leftovers
I LOVE Thanksgiving – family, friends, the Macy’s Day Parade. But if you know me well, you know I’m not a huge fan of Thanksgiving food. And I’m not the only one – Adam feels the same way! In fact, …
Home Protection Series Part 1: Protect Your Basement
Proper care ensures your home and the systems in your home will perform for years to come. Protecting your basement from moisture is critical for a healthy (and dry!) home. There are three main reasons basements get wet: the sump …
Build Smart: What If My Lot Is On A Busy Street?
Northern Virginia is a busy place. There is a lot going on throughout the day and night which leads to lots of traffic. Lots and lots of traffic. And not just on the area highways – traffic is everywhere in …
Make The Most of Your Flex Space
As our lives change, our homes need to change with us. And when you are building a custom home, you have the unique opportunity to prepare for what life throws at you by incorporating flex space in your new home …
Home Maintenance Tip: How To Care For Your Garbage Disposal
For Christmas one year, Paul bought me a French press coffee maker. I started drinking coffee again a few years ago (in an attempt to kick my Diet Coke habit!). And while I love the ease and convenience of my …
Not All Custom Home Builders Are Created Equal
If you are thinking about building a custom home, you are probably researching builders in your area. And you are likely finding they are all very different in terms of process, flexibility, and price. There are 2 distinct types of …
Should I Buy a Spec Home or a Build a Custom Home?
If you’ve decided to build your new home instead of buying, you’re probably aware that you have to choose between a spec home and building a custom home on your lot. As expert custom home builders, we’re passionate about the …
5 Tips For Making Secondary Bathroom Selections
If you are building a custom home, you will eventually go through the color selection process, where you will choose the colors and design elements for your home. For some clients, this is a very exciting time. It is something …
Establishing Your Custom Home Budget
One of the first things you will need to do when you start the custom home building process is establish your budget. The project budget drives all things – where you build, what you build, and even sometimes when you …
Why Is Builder’s Risk Insurance Important?
A topic that isn’t that interesting, but completely necessary, is insurance. If you are building a home on your lot, you will need to take out a builders risk insurance policy. You may be asking, what is that and why …