R & K Custom Homes

New Home Construction 101

Are you considering building a custom home in Greensboro? Before you get started, it will be helpful to learn some of the common terms used by builders to discuss home building plans. This will help you to feel more prepared and know what to expect from consultations with potential builders.   Plot plan: This diagram…Read More→

Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Lot

In many cases, the journey toward building a dream home starts with buying the perfect lot. Finding the right lot for your new home can be a time-consuming and challenging process, but it’s certainly worth it in the end. This article will offer some basic tips on how to purchase an ideal lot for your…Read More→

Designing Your Own “Primary Bedroom”

The term “primary bedroom” is being used in place of “master bedroom” in some house listings and home designs. It still refers to the main or largest bedroom in the home and is often more of a suite with an attached bathroom. Many home builders in Greensboro have been incorporating some new trends in bedroom…Read More→

When Should You Build Your Home?

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Are you planning to build a new home? If so, you may be wondering what time of year is the best time to start. The honest answer is that there is not an ideal season for new residential construction. Each season has its own pros and cons. Here are some things Greensboro homebuilders take into…Read More→

Upstairs or Downstairs Master Bedroom: Pros and Cons

Should the master bedroom be upstairs or downstairs in a two-story home? This is a question that is worth some consideration, especially if you are currently, or are soon to be, working with Greensboro custom home builders on new home design. There are some definite pros and cons to each option. Pros to a Downstairs…Read More→

Myth Busting: 5 Home Building Issues in the Winter

Building in Winter

Have you heard that it’s a bad idea to build a home in the winter? It’s actually a common myth. In fact, there are 5 myths in particular that are often believed, but not true about building a house during the winter months. One of the best home builders in Greensboro, R&K Custom Homes, wants…Read More→

7 High-Tech Appliances for your Custom Kitchen

Custom Kitchen High Tech Options

Are you designing the custom kitchen of your dreams? In addition to choosing colors, backsplash, countertops, and cabinets, don’t forget to stock your kitchen with the latest high-tech appliances. Not only are the newest gadgets convenient, they are also extremely efficient, helping you keep your energy bills low. Greensboro home builders can help you incorporate…Read More→

8 Built-in Storage Ideas for your Custom Home

Storage ideas

Storage space is in high demand. It has become one of the most important features homebuyers look for in a home. The key to useful storage spaces is to make them functional, convenient, and attractive. You want storage that is easy to access, near the places where the items to be stored are used and…Read More→

5 Weather-Proof Outdoor Space Ideas for your Custom Home

Are you in the planning phase of building a custom home? If so, have you given much thought to outdoor spaces? Don’t just tack a deck onto the back of your home as an afterthought. Plan your custom home so that the indoors flow right into the outdoors in a virtually seamless transition. The outdoor…Read More→