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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Interior Rail Systems

Ten years ago in Richmond, similar wooden interior balusters were installed in most of the new homes we built. This was one selection where clients
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It’s All In The Materials

The custom home building process is full of excitement! As a client, you get the opportunity to make hands-on decisions about which materials are the
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Creating Outdoor Spaces with CREATIVEscapes

Perkinson Homes is in the business of making your dream home a reality. But not just the house itself, the space as a whole. While
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Most Loved Floor Plans of 2020

Choosing the perfect floor plan to suit you and your family’s lifestyle is one of the most exciting parts of working with a custom home
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Interior Design Tips With Shannon Tootle

A new year signifies many things, but it’s also a great time to refresh your home decor. After putting your holiday decorations away, brighten up
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Our Top 3 Favorite #PerkPretty Porches

If you’re anything like us, we love decorating porches! Picking out flowers, perusing the aisles for decor, and getting to appreciate your work each time
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Home Office Organization

Open concept floor plans, while popular amongst homeowners for flow and entertaining purposes can present challenges for families working and attending virtual school at home.
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#LivableLuxury With Pets

Animal lovers are no strangers to messes. From puppies to seniors, dogs and cats alike can put a beating on your flooring. But that doesn’t
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