BLOG  

The Perk Journal

The Best Plants for Your Home: Trees, Shrubs, and More

When it comes to creating a beautiful and thriving landscape around your home, choosing the right plants is essential. At Perkinson Homes, we partner with

Caring for Your Grass and Landscaping During the Summer

Summer is a wonderful time of year, especially here in Virginia. The warm weather, longer days, and blooming flowers make it the perfect season to

Dive Into Your Dream Pool: The Ins and Outs of Pool Construction

Building a custom home is an exciting journey, and incorporating a swimming pool can elevate your new residence to a luxurious oasis. As a custom

Fun Summer Activities: Perkinson Homes Edition 

Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to create unforgettable memories with your children without needing to hop in the car. Soak up the

The Benefits of Building a Custom Home on Your Own Lot

In recent years, Richmond, Virginia, has seen a significant rise in building custom homes on individually owned lots rather than within established communities. The Perkinson

Seasonal Home Maintenance: Summer Edition

Owning a custom home comes with a unique set of responsibilities, especially regarding routine maintenance. Each season brings challenges and tasks crucial to keeping your
Blog cover of large home for 'Choosing The Right Custom Home Builder'.

Choosing the Right Custom Home Builder

Choosing the right custom home builder is a critical decision that can significantly impact the success of your dream home project. For residents of central

The Vital Role of an Architect in the Custom Home Building Process

Building a custom home is an exciting journey. Still, it's also a complex one that requires the expertise of various professionals to ensure the final

Categories

Top Articles

How to Read a Lot’s Drainage and Grading

A lot can look flat, green, and perfect on a dry Saturday and still send water toward your foundation the

What to Ask a Custom Builder Before Your Luxury Homebuilding Start Date

Most buyers spend months choosing a floor plan and about an hour deciding what to ask a builder. That's backward.

Choosing Luxury Custom Windows and Insulation Before Virginia’s Winters

You'll look at your windows every day and never see your insulation, yet the two decide how the house feels

How Custom Homes Handle Storage

Production homes are designed to photograph well and sell quickly. Storage doesn't photograph. A walk-in pantry doesn't show up in the listing, a deep linen

Inside the Custom Home Pre-Construction Process

Buyers who are new to custom home building often assume that signing a contract with a builder is the starting gun. From that point, they

How to Set a Realistic Custom Home Budget

Most people come into a custom home build with a number in their head. Sometimes it comes from a mortgage pre-approval. Sometimes it's what they've

Designing a Custom Home for Families: How to Plan Around Real Life

If you have kids, you already know that a house has to do more than look good. It has to function under real conditions: school

Designing a Home Office or Library That Actually Works

When people start designing a custom home, the home office or library rarely gets as much attention as the kitchen or primary suite. Those spaces

Primary Suite Design in a Custom Home: What’s Worth It and What Isn’t

If you're planning a custom home and you've started looking at primary suite inspiration online, you've probably already seen it: the cavernous bathroom with the

What Smart Home Tech Is Actually Worth Building In

Decisions about smart home technology for new construction come up earlier than most buyers expect. You're still working through floor plans, still picking exterior materials,

Building a Custom Home in Virginia This Summer: What to Expect

If you're thinking about building a custom home in Virginia this summer, the most useful thing anyone can tell you is this: the summer you're