The work of building a price and schedule for you custom home is a project in itself. There’s a reason that quality project estimates don’t happen overnight. Every home is a collection of thousands of individual components that range from large-scale assemblies like walls and...
When it comes to the pantry in your custom home, you don’t want a run of the mill pantry. Sure, you need to store kitchen essentials like everyone else, but you also want to make your life easier. Your pantry, surprisingly, can make your life...
Should you tell us your real custom home budget? If you want a successful project, the answer is yes. Here’s why. Custom Home Budget Transparency We occasionally meet homeowners who don’t want to reveal their true custom home budget numbers. This lack of disclosure is not in...
If you have questions about how healthy new custom homes are, you’re not alone. A March 2016 paper by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University detailed a nationwide study that asked 2200 people whether they had concerns about their indoor environment. Nearly...
There’s a good chance that if you’re reading this blog post, you aren’t currently living in your dream home. There’s a good chance that you don’t currently love the home you live in. There’s even a good chance your current home has features you hate....
The change of seasons often means a lot of changes around the house. Switching from air conditioning to open windows and sipping on hot apple cider in the evenings instead of iced tea are just a few changes. When it comes to your front porch...
Home shows don’t reflect the reality of building a new home. Who doesn’t love a good drama, especially one they can imagine themselves a part of? With that in mind, it’s no surprise that home and garden shows enjoy loyal viewership, and that HGTV has earned...
At Michael and Associates, we are dedicated to designing and building Indianapolis custom homes that homeowners will fall in love with. We understand that it’s not about creating just another home. Rather, it’s about creating a custom home that fits your style and your needs....
The advantages of a new custom home go beyond the obvious. The allure of a new custom home fires the imagination and ignites the spirit. We’ve all dreamed of living in a home with our version of the perfect gourmet kitchen, a beautifully appointed office, and...