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Top 10 Blog Posts of 2025!

Top 10 Blog Posts of 2025!

by Charles Hendricks | Dec 31, 2025

Happy New Year! Before we jump into 2026, enjoy a quick recap of our top 10 blog posts of 2025! We...

Welcome to Harrisonburg Dovetail Cabinetry!

Welcome to Harrisonburg Dovetail Cabinetry!

by Charles Hendricks | Oct 15, 2025

Jarod and I had a chance to visit Dovetail Design & Cabinetry for their open house recently....

How Architecture Solves Problems You Didn’t Even Know You Had

How Architecture Solves Problems You Didn’t Even Know You Had

by Charles Hendricks | Sep 30, 2025

Most people come to an architect with a list of needs: number of bedrooms, square footage, a...

Why Natural Light is one of the Most Underrated Building Materials

Why Natural Light is one of the Most Underrated Building Materials

by Charles Hendricks | Sep 10, 2025

When people dream about building a home, they usually start with the fun stuff: countertops,...

Following the Sun, Seasons, and Landscape

Following the Sun, Seasons, and Landscape

by Charles Hendricks | Sep 3, 2025

 Orientation: Following the Sun and the Seasons When we begin a custom home design, one of the...

From Switches to Spaces: How Building a Custom Keyboard is Like Designing a Custom Home

From Switches to Spaces: How Building a Custom Keyboard is Like Designing a Custom Home

by Charles Hendricks | Aug 29, 2025

In the world of architecture, we often compare designing a home to crafting a tailored suit, made...

Designing Your Forever Home: A Guide to Forward-Thinking Design

Designing Your Forever Home: A Guide to Forward-Thinking Design

by Charles Hendricks | Aug 25, 2025

Three key pillars can take your new home to your dream custom home: Accessibility: Designing for...

Dogwood Home Renovation: Project Update

Dogwood Home Renovation: Project Update

by Charles Hendricks | Aug 19, 2025

Our client had found the perfect spot for her forever home, but the house itself was cold and...

The Ultimate Checklist: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Designing Your Custom Home

The Ultimate Checklist: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Designing Your Custom Home

by Charles Hendricks | Aug 14, 2025

Here are 5 questions to ask yourself before designing your custom home!The Story Behind Your Dream...

Selections: How They Impact Your Project Budget

Selections: How They Impact Your Project Budget

by Audrey | Mar 4, 2025

How does a completed selection list prior to construction help the project budget? By Jarod Sankar...

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