Hunting for the perfect house can be a challenging process that can often take longer than you want it to. It can be hard finding the right place that meets your needs and criteria. This may be a sign that you should build your own home. Building your own home offers so much versatility and customization. Since it’s such a big step, you should really make sure you're ready for the challenge.

Whether you want to live "off the grid" or you just want to do your part to make the earth a healthier, greener place, there are things you can do to your home to be an environmentally conscious homeowner. Some of these things have to start with a new home building project, while others can be added to older homes or homes that have already been built.

Here is how to go about it.

Do you cringe every time you open your energy bill? Do you want to maintain your comfort without paying these high costs? Or do you just want to take steps to protect the environment? Whatever the reason, there’s a way to solve this problem. By increasing the energy efficiency of your home through various home improvements you can drastically cut costs all while protecting the environment.

It’s no secret that the custom modular home building process is fast, efficient, and completely customizable. However, maybe you’ve always wondered how much of your home you can actually customize?

When it comes to creating the perfect home, there are certain things you should never have to compromise on. Cutting out important details in your floor plan, like a breakfast nook or kitchen island, are the key features that make it your own. 

It’s no secret that after a while, renting a home loses its luster. For many of us, it’s a practical necessity that provides us flexibility for paying other expenses, such as student loans, car payments, or the ability to travel. But after a considerable amount of time, it makes more sense to buy a home and stop putting our money towards rent.

The holiday season is a time for celebration and fun, and for most of us, a chance to host friends and family. While it’s fun to entertain over the holidays, things like inflated bills and additional expenses can quickly put an end to holiday cheer.

Entertaining can be stressful, with the number of dinners, parties, and other events that pop up during the holiday season. Rather than worry, hosting overnight guests doesn’t have to be complicated so long as you maximize your space. If you’re unsure how to host guests in your small home, keep reading for a few key tips that will make holiday entertaining a breeze.

When you’re deciding what type of flooring you want for your home, there are a lot of materials to choose from, but most homeowners decide between laminate or hardwood floors. At first glance they seem very similar, since they both have the appearance of wooden floors. But if you take a closer look, there are a lot of differences to consider when you’re deciding between laminate vs. hardwood floorings.

If you haven’t already, go check out some of our virtual tours to tour some of our past customers’ favorite floor plans without leaving your couch. While we’re proud to offer detailed virtual tours, we also know that sometimes you just need to be in a space to really get a feel for it, which is why we have model homes on display on-site at Carolina Custom Homes.  Want to go ahead and schedule a tour? No problem. Here’s what to expect.