And we have hardwood! A few months ago, I wrote about Engineered Hardwood vs. Solid Hardwood flooring and more specifically, how much I (now) love engineered hardwood. We’ve installed it in two of our other spec homes, and I think it …
OK. We’re starting to have some fun now. The house is trimmed out and painted. I’m loving it! Now it’s time to lay some ceramic tile. We’ve been using L&L Companies for all of our tile needs for over 10 …
Our house on Great Falls Street (GFS) in Falls Church is coming along nicely! The trim carpenters have been hard at work inside the house installing the molding and trim features. When it comes to interior trim, there are a …
And we have drywall! This is always a pivotal stage for me. After seeing the house framed up for the last two months, it’s a big change. I love the transformation the house makes from pre-drywall to close in. I …
One of the happiest days during construction (for me) is seeing the siding and stone installed. These are color selections EVERYONE sees. It’s important to get it right. I’ve had some winners… …and some losers. Don’t get me wrong. I …
We take insulation pretty seriously around here. We always have and we always will. Dad has always done more than required by code which has historically set NDI apart from the crowd. In fact, in 2009 we made a commitment …
One of the goals I’ve had for this blog is to open up about our company and about me personally. I know we are running a business here, but we’re also working with people on a very personal level. Building …
Window installation is a critical step in the building process. If windows aren’t set properly from the get go, there will always be issues (air and water infiltration, not opening or closing properly, etc.). Windows must be “hung” in the …
We’re framing out at Great Falls Street (GFS)! I love the smell of fresh lumber. I love walking through a house right after the framers have cleared out. There’s still a little sawdust on the floor and you can feel …
The walls at our Great Falls Street (GFS) home are complete! If you have financed your construction project with a construction loan, the bank will require a “wall check.” The wall check is done by the site engineer. They make …
