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Latest · Waterfront

Building on Lake Conroe: What Waterfront Owners Should Know

Planning a waterfront home on Lake Conroe? Shoreline permits, flood elevation, bulkheads, septic setbacks and designing for views explained by a local builder.

Updated October 8, 2026 · 5 min read

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Remodeling

Luxury Kitchen Remodel Planning Guide for Texas Homes

Plan a luxury kitchen remodel the right way: layout clearances, island sizing, ventilation and make-up air, stone choices, lighting and lead times.

Updated October 5, 2026 · 5 min read

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Planning

How to Vet a Custom Home Builder in Texas: 10 Questions

Texas has no statewide license for residential general contractors. Here are 10 questions to ask a custom home builder or remodeler before you sign a contract.

Updated October 1, 2026 · 5 min read

Custom Homes

Custom Home Building Timeline in Greater Houston, Phase by Phase

How long does it take to build a custom home near Houston, The Woodlands or Lake Conroe? A phase-by-phase timeline from lot evaluation to move-in.

Updated September 28, 2026 · 6 min read

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Custom Homes

Slab vs. Pier-and-Beam Foundations on Texas Clay Soils

Which foundation is right for a new home near Houston or Lake Conroe? How expansive clay affects slabs and pier-and-beam, and what a soil report tells you.

Updated September 20, 2026 · 6 min read

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Coastal Building

Building Near the Coast: Texas Windstorm Requirements Explained

Building or remodeling in Galveston, League City or Beaumont? What Texas windstorm inspections cover, who needs them and how to plan a coastal project.

Updated September 15, 2026 · 6 min read

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