What Happens When Framing Lumber Gets Wet?
A guide for homeowners building in Goochland, Richmond, and the surrounding areas Building a custom home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, so when you drive by your jobsite after a storm and see soaking wet framing, it’s natural to assume something has gone wrong. In most cases, it hasn’t. Here’s what’s […]
How Sustainable Construction Materials Save Money Long-Term
Most people judge a home by what it costs to build. I’ve learned to pay just as much attention to what it costs to own. Energy bills, maintenance, repairs, and replacements over 20 or 30 years usually add up to more than the line items that worry people during construction. I’m Josh McMahon, and in […]
What are the Benefits of Kitchen Remodeling, and How to Know What Yours Actually Needs
Most articles about kitchen remodeling try to talk you into the biggest project possible. I’m going to do the opposite. I’m Josh McMahon, and in 15 years of building and remodeling homes across Central Virginia, the most useful thing I tell homeowners is this: a remodel is worth it, but only the right scope is. […]
How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Increase Home Value? Cost vs. ROI Explained
If you’re getting ready to sell, you’re probably looking for the upgrade that moves the needle on your asking price. The kitchen is usually the first place people think of, and for good reason. It’s the room buyers judge a house by. But a remodel isn’t free money. Spend wrong, and you can sink $60,000 […]
Steps to Building a House: A Complete Guide to the Home Construction Process
When it comes to building a house, it is important to understand the complete house construction process. If you don’t know how to get started, you might overspend or make design errors that are hard to fix down the line. To make things easier for you, we’ve compiled this step-by-step guide on how to build […]
Building on Your Lot in Hanover County, VA: What to Know Before You Break Ground
Hanover County has something most of the Richmond metro area has already lost: room. Real room. The kind of acreage where a driveway can wind through the trees before the house even comes into view. The kind of lot where the next neighbor is far enough away that you build what you want, how you […]
10 Best Places to Build a Home Near Richmond, VA | McMahon Custom Homes
The 10 Best Places to Build a Custom Home Near Richmond, VA If you’re planning to build a custom home near Richmond, VA, the first big decision isn’t the floor plan or the finishes. It’s where to build. The Greater Richmond region covers a lot of ground. You’ve got rural counties with 10-acre lots and […]
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom Home in Richmond, VA?
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom Home in Richmond, VA? You’ve probably heard wildly different numbers when asking about custom home building costs. One friend says $500,000, another mentions spending over $800,000, and online calculators give you ranges so wide they’re practically useless. Here’s the reality: how much it costs to build […]
What Creates a Great Custom Home Experience? The Satisfaction Pyramid Explained
Take 5 Steps to Satisfy Customers — A Conversation with Steve Preda When people think about building a custom home, they often focus on the finished product. Will the kitchen look the way they imagined? Will the floor plan work for their family? Will the home stay within budget? Those are important questions, but they […]
Steps to Building a House: The Complete Custom Home Process in Richmond & Central Virginia
Steps to Building a House: The Complete Custom Home Process in Richmond & Central Virginia What Nobody Tells You About Building a Custom Home Wondering how to build a custom home without the typical stress and budget overruns? It starts with understanding what happens before construction even begins. Most people think building a custom home […]