My 2024 Favorite Things Gift Guide
Are you looking for gift ideas for the woman in your life? If you are buying a gift for your favorite gal, look no further. Here are 5(ish) great gift ideas that are fun, functional and sure to please! (BTW …
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 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 …
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 …
10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Custom Home Builder
Choosing the right builder is a big decision. You need to do your research, talk to your friends, family, and neighbors, and ask a lot of questions, to find the right fit for your situation. It takes time and effort, …
Driveways – Asphalt, Concrete or Pavers?
As you plan for your new home, you’ll need to decide on what material you will use for your permanent driveway. Whether you choose good old fashioned asphalt, concrete or pavers, there are several factors you’ll want to consider before …
Meal Ideas For Your Busy Family
Paul and I decided very early on in our parenting that we wanted to make a concerted effort to eat dinner as a family as often as we could. At first, the exhaustion of having to little people made it …
How Should I Site My New Home On My Lot?
How your new home will sit on your lot is a very important aspect of planning a custom home. Depending on the lot, you may not have much to say about where the house will sit (due to the size …
A Word From Jen…NEW Design!
Thank you for joining me for my weekly feature, “A Word From Jen…”, which is a short touch point I post each week to keep you informed about what’s happening around NDI, the market, and even in my own house. …