Building & Remodeling Guides & Tips

The act of renovating a home is often viewed as a purely creative endeavor, a puzzle of finishes, fixtures, and floor plans. However, in a mountain region characterized by older homes and varied terrain, the…

The vision for a custom residence or a fully renovated property in the mountains is exhilarating. However, this dream often obscures the complex, non-linear realities of construction in Western North Carolina. The biggest hidden risk…

The dream of owning a home in the mountains of Western North Carolina often comes with a structural surprise. Many charming older homes built into the Appalachian slopes harbour shidden issues. These can include outdated…