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How to Create the Perfect Garden at Your Perkinson Home

There’s something incredibly satisfying about stepping outside into your own private garden—whether you’re harvesting fresh herbs for dinner, admiring colorful blooms, or simply enjoying the

Celebrate in Style: Throwing Summer Parties in Your Perkinson Home

Summer is the season of celebration—graduations, birthdays, cookouts, and family reunions fill the calendar with moments worth gathering for. And when you live in a

Breathe Easy: How Perkinson Homes Improve Indoor Air Quality and Reduces Allergens

When we think about creating a healthy and comfortable home, we often focus on the big things—space, layout, natural light. But one of the most

How to Support Virginia Pollinators in Your Perkinson Homes Landscape

Pollinators like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and even certain beetles play a vital role in our ecosystems—and in the beauty and productivity of our gardens. In

How and When to Open Your Pool for the Season

There’s nothing quite like that first splash of the season. Whether your pool is the centerpiece of backyard parties or your go-to spot for peaceful

Seasonal Linens: When to Switch, How to Care for Them, and Why It Matters

One of the simplest yet effective ways to refresh your home with the changing seasons is by updating your linens. From bedding to window treatments

Native Beauty: The Importance of Using Virginia’s Native Plants and Shrubs in Your Landscape

When it comes to landscaping your custom home, choosing the right plants can enhance your property’s natural beauty, support local ecosystems, and simplify maintenance. One

Spring Cleaning: Refresh Your Custom Home for the Season

As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, there’s no better time to refresh and revitalize your home. Spring cleaning isn’t just about dusting

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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

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 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

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

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

Top Questions to Ask Your Richmond Virginia Home Builder

Building a new home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. Whether you’re building in Richmond’s historic West End, a rural lot in

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

The Ultimate Guide to Custom Home Construction Costs in Virginia (2025)

At Perkinson Homes, we understand that one of the biggest questions families in Richmond ask when considering a custom build is: “How much does it

Luxury Custom Homes: Where Elegance Meets Personalization

At Perkinson Homes, we know that luxury isn’t just about square footage or expensive finishes. True luxury is the ability to shape every detail of

Custom Home Plans: How to Create the Perfect Floor Plan

At Perkinson Homes, we believe your home should tell your story. That story starts with the floor plan. More than just lines on paper, a