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07/09/2020

Arranging Bookshelves With Shannon Tootle

While many of us are spending significant amounts of time in our homes, that doesn’t mean we can’t be productive! While some home projects can

05/28/2020

Landscaping Tips

The custom home building process is a very personal, hands-on project that involves a lot of collaboration. From start to finish, you’re working with the

04/29/2020

Bringing the Indoors, Outdoors

The weather is getting warmer, and we’re spending more time than ever in and around our homes. Shannon Tootle is here to give you some

04/02/2020

For the 5th Year in a Row, Perkinson Homes Wins Best of Houzz!

The annual Best of Houzz awards recognize the top-rated home pros and designs across the country and around the world. This coveted award recognizes just

03/09/2020

Hat Trick for Perkinson Homes!

What an exciting night at the Home Building Association of Richmond’s 2019 Sales & Marketing Council Awards. Perkinson Homes pulled a hat trick winning Best

02/17/2020

Choosing Your Lot

Building your home is only half of the custom home equation choosing the location and the lot is equally important. So what are some things

12/19/2019

Design Trends for 2020

At Perkinson Homes, we make it our mission to stay ahead of the trends in custom home design. There are many simple floor plan tweaks

11/21/2019

Winter is Coming: Here’s How to Prepare Your Home

With the holidays right around the corner, many are prepping their homes for not only extended family but also the approaching cold weather. Although not

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

10/20/2026

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.

10/13/2026

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

10/27/2025

How to Choose the Right Richmond Luxury Builder for Your Dream Home

Building a new home is a major investment, financially, emotionally, and personally. Whether you're dreaming of a custom estate in Powhatan or a family-friendly new

10/20/2025

From Land to Keys: How to Build a Home on Your Lot

Owning your own piece of land is a big first step, but what comes next? If you’ve purchased property in the Richmond area or are

10/13/2025

Semi Custom vs. Custom Homes in Richmond: Which Is Right for You?

If you’re thinking about building a home in the Richmond, Virginia area, one of the first choices you’ll face is whether to build a semi-custom

10/06/2025

From Dream to Reality: A Step-by-Step Custom Home Building Checklist

Building a custom home is one of the most exciting journeys you’ll ever take. At Perkinson Homes, we’ve guided families across Richmond and Central Virginia