Design Your Home Right the First Time: A Better Process

Design Your Home Right the First Time: A Better Process

In a recent blog post, I shared a horror story. It is a true story, and my heart hurts for the Johnsons.At the conclusion of the post, I wrote the following:How could the Johnsons have avoided this result?Briefly:· Assemble a design team first....
Avoid This 1 Mistake When Building a Custom Home

Avoid This 1 Mistake When Building a Custom Home

Writing a blog recently had me in an introspective mood. It got me thinking how our process has been shaped and honed not only to prevent mistakes, but ultimately with our clients’ best interest in mind. Let me begin with a story nobody wants to...
Who Would Build With no Basement in Michigan?

Who Would Build With no Basement in Michigan?

Homes in Michigan frequently feature basements, so many homeowners expect them and aren’t sure how to function without one. A basement is a great feature for storage, flexibility, and safety during dangerous weather. However, basements aren’t the...
Benefits of ICF Energy Efficient Homes on the Lake Michigan Shoreline

Benefits of ICF Energy Efficient Homes on the Lake Michigan Shoreline

What do you get when you cross a Yeti mug with a Tesla car? An ICF home! Many people don’t know enough about this attractive option for creating an energy-efficient custom home. For a modest price increase, ICF returns industry-changing performance....
Energy-Efficient Home Trends in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Energy-Efficient Home Trends in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Don’t leak energy anywhere in your home. There are myriad ways to prevent lost energy and ensure you make good use of the energy you consume. If you’re interested in a sustainable home in West Michigan, we’re excited to provide an overview so that...
9 Tips for Building a Passive Solar Custom Home with Free Heat

9 Tips for Building a Passive Solar Custom Home with Free Heat

Your dream home is green. You want to use as little energy as possible and perhaps generate your own energy with solar panels. There are plenty of options to use less energy in your custom home. One such option in the suite of green home technology...
21 Critical Elements Custom Home Builders Often Forget!

21 Critical Elements Custom Home Builders Often Forget!

When you’re ready to build a custom home, you want to ensure that this once-in-a-lifetime investment reaches its full potential. Studying common mistakes and overlooked aspects of building a custom home will arm you with the vital knowledge you need...
How Much Does a Custom Home Cost in Grand Rapids, MI

How Much Does a Custom Home Cost in Grand Rapids, MI

Building a custom home in Grand Rapids is an unparalleled opportunity to create a space for your family that is tailored to your particular needs and goals and that you can cherish for many years to come. However, it’s also an investment—and likely...
The Inflation Reduction Act & Building Green

The Inflation Reduction Act & Building Green

Green homes often come with a prohibitive price tag, or at least that’s a perception that keeps many homeowners from considering purchasing green homes or pursuing eco-friendly home improvements. The Inflation Reduction Act is not the only...
Parade of Homes 2022

Parade of Homes 2022

R-Value Homes is pleased to promote our 2022 Parade of Homes showpiece. We cannot wait for you to take in these thoughtful features and detailed craftsmanship. You cannot help but feel the difference when standing inside an R-Value home. Nestled on...