Only skin deep?
Strong Bones. Beauty from the inside out. While we typically think of these adages in connection to people they equally apply to building a custom home. At Dalzotto Homes we believe what is in-between the walls to be one of the defining...
Spring Cleaning Made Easier?
Ahh Spring Cleaning that annual tradition of getting under, behind and deep into all those places that attract and hold onto dust and grime in your home. It is like a breath of fresh air on a sunny day when completed but it can be a weeklong task to get it...
Time and Money
When we are first contacted the most common questions we are asked are about time and money. How much does it cost to build a new custom home? The cost to build a custom home will vary based on size of the home, complexity of the design and material selection. ...
Nature vs Nurture: Natural stone vs Manmade stone
The eternal debate of nature vs nurture endures in many forms including the choice of exterior cladding for your new home! Natural stone is simply what is says stone quarried from the earth. It can be cut into a variety of shapes and...
Gild the Lily or Clean Slate?
As a custom home builder we have a bias toward starting with a clean slate and building from the ground up. There are times, however, that we undertake major additions and renovations to ‘gild the lily’ as my Dad would say. There are many considerations when making...
Let’s Play!
One of the delights of building a custom home is creating spaces unique for you and your family! Increasingly we are seeing Games Rooms incorporated into the design of custom homes. Interestingly “Games Room” supports a variety of activities from pool tables and darts...
Window Design
“Set wide the window. Let me drink the day.” – Edith Wharton The view through a window can touch our soul and provide inspiration. It is no wonder that window design plays a significant role in three important aspects of home design. The first is...
20 ADVANTAGES TO BUILDING A CUSTOM HOME
CUSTOM, PERSONALIZED, TAILORED: A custom built home is designed specifically for you, to meet your needs, lifestyle and preferences. You can indulge your personal tastes and needs to a great advantage. BUILDER: You choose your builder based on their...
Bringing the Outdoors In
As we move towards autumn the desire to extend our connection to the outdoors increases. Bringing the outdoors in can be simple with the right door choice for your patio or deck door. When deciding what style of door to choose, the choice often comes down...