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Custom Home Building: Trends for 2023

Your home is the backdrop for your family’s milestones. As you begin the process of a custom home design, you’re embarking on a journey that brings your wildest dreams into a comfy, cozy, luxurious reality. If that seems overwhelming, looking at current home building trends can help keep it...

Deciding Between a Home Addition or Custom Home

Wondering if you can enhance and embrace the space you already have or if it’s time to jump ship to a brand new site? The decision between a home addition/expansion project and building a custom home is a big one, and there are so many factors that play into it. We’ve had many clients consider both...

Explore Creative Ways to Add Storage to Your Home

When you’re touring a pre-existing home for sale, limited storage space can be a dealbreaker for many buyers. The perk of a custom building project is designing to your exact needs – storage included. From sizable walk-in closets to unique and hidden solutions, we’ll help you explore creative ways...

A Weaver Custom Homes neighborhood development in Wooster, Ohio.

Types of Ohio Property to Consider Before Building

A custom building project can apply to more than just a single-family home. That’s the beauty of custom, after all. When you’re looking for land, think about everything you can get out of that property – whether it’s directly for your occupancy or for others … or both! Maybe you’re looking for a...

A custom walk-in closet with bright lighting and lots of shelving for shoes, clothes, and more.

Building Your Dream Home? Check Out Five Must-Haves!

Our Top 5 Must-Haves When Building a Custom Home With so many custom home features swirling online and collecting in your head, it can seem chaotic to find the best ideas. Look no further than Weaver Custom Homes’ Top 5 list of must haves when building a new home! We’ve drawn up a list of...

The back of a modern home with a wide covered porch with two steps leading down to a large patio with two seating areas and a firepit. The home extends into the background of the image, showing another portion of the house with a smaller porch and a second set of steps leading down to the same patio.

How Do I Choose the Best Porch Design?

Front Porch vs. Back Porch Design Much like choosing between the city and the suburbs, a front porch and back porch each has its own unique features with different elements and uses for a homeowner. A front porch conveys an inviting feel for welcoming guests or keeping an eye on the neighborhood....

A sunlit kitchen with a large cherry dining table with seating for 8. There is a matching buffet along the back wall next to a set of french doors. The kitchen showcases modern custom cabinetry with long, slender hardware. The open design displays a white tiered ceiling.

Benefits of a Custom Home

Are Custom Homes Worth It? So you’re thinking about building a custom home? It’s an exciting project to take on, but the home-building process comes with loads of decisions to be made, costs to plan and growing/aging lifestyles to consider. It’s only natural to weigh the costs and benefits against...

A white cape cod style home with black shutters. The home features five dormer windows. It is a bright, clear blue sky day.

Custom Home Exterior Ideas & Options

Get the Ultimate Curb Appeal with Your Home’s Exterior Design A home’s exterior design style creates a strong first impression for guests, elevates curb appeal and can increase the value of a home. Whether it’s a contemporary or traditional style, the architectural features, landscaping, lighting...

5 Questions to Ask Custom Home Builders

Most Asked Questions About Custom Homes Choosing a builder for your custom home is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. Dip your toe in the homebuilding industry water by exploring the Web, attending home shows and touring the parade of homes. This should help narrow down the style...

We can tell you what it’s like to build a custom home because we do it every day – we know what to expect! But when you’re new to the process, or unsure if you can really trust your vendors, it always helps to hear directly from the homeowners who’ve been in your shoes before. Come learn what it’s...

Types of Custom Homes

Which Type of Custom Home Suits You? The best but sometimes most intimidating aspect of building a custom home is having the ability to create the exact home you want. Complete design freedom inside and out gives you endless options rather than having to find an existing home that meets all your...

Homeowners learn quite a bit when they go through the custom-home building process, especially if it’s their first build. One key aspect to learn before the blueprints get rolled out, however, is what to avoid. Protect your investment and ensure that the end result is exactly what you hoped for....