Choosing Your Deck Material
If you are considering a deck on your new home, you will need to decide what materials to use. There are some options out there and things to consider when making your decision. How much do you want to spend? …
How To Build A Custom Home Series: Greenwich Street Spec Home Update
I’m writing a blog series chronicling the step by step process of building a custom home. I thought it would be helpful to blog about the process from start to finish. I did a similar series a few years ago but this time …
Jen In The Kitchen: Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken
I LOVE to cook and one of my favorite celebrity chefs is the Barefoot Contessa. I think her recipes are simple yet elegant which makes her food great for entertaining and every day meals! One of my favorite recipes is …
What’s Trending: Colored Window Exteriors
I love trends that stick around and I think this trend will! Colored window exteriors have become more and more popular over the last few years. It is so pretty! We are installing windows with colored exteriors in our spec …
How To Build A Custom Home Series: The Frame Stage
I’m writing a blog series chronicling the step by step process of building a custom home. I thought it would be helpful to blog about the process from start to finish. I did a similar series a few years ago but this time …
The McLean Hamlet Model (The Nottingham’s Big Sis)
We are building our first Mclean Hamlet Model and we’re all excited to see this one finish up! We’re almost ready for close-in so I stopped by to check on the progress. First of all, I love this house. I …
Custom Home In Great Falls
I have been so excited to share the final photos of the Complete Custom home we just finished in Great Falls, VA. In fact, I’m down right giddy! There are so many things I love about this home but first, …
What We’re Building: Jen’s Week In Review
Happy Friday! Short week around here – we gave the team Columbus Day off this year and it was a great little break for everyone! Berkshire Model Just Completed We finished a Berkshire Model in north Arlington recently. This is …
What We’re Building: Jen’s Week In Review
Welcome to my week in review where I wrap up some of the happenings in and around the NDI office (and my house!). I’ve been doing this for over a year now (check out some oldies but goodies HERE) and …
Home Building FAQs: What Is The Average Timeline For Site Prep?
I recently 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 question and when I can, give you resources to find more information on the …