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7 Reasons to Renovate your Home
BlogHome UpgradesOne of the primary reasons people renovate their homes is because with time, a person changes, and so do their needs, tastes, and preferences. Moving into a new house and making a home out of it can be both financially and emotionally ex...
Why You Need A General Contractor to Build Your Dream Deck
BlogHome AdditionsAdditiondeckRemodelDeck season will be here before you know it! So, start planning your home improvements ahead of time, and be sure to involve a licensed general contractor. When the warm weather arrives in Western North Carolina, you’ll be set to relis...
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Selecting The Right Builder For You
BlogUpdated on December 20, 2022 At the Asheville Home Builders Association Build & Remodel Expo, our co-founder, and CEO, Jay Cope, spoke to attendees about choosing the right professional builder who will be the best fit for you. We wanted...
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7 Home Upgrades That Increase Resale Value And 2 That Won’t
BlogHome AdditionsBathroom RemodelKitchen RemodelrenovationAs homeowners, we embark on home upgrades for various reasons. We may be tired of “Pinetop Pinto,” last season’s popular bonus room color or the nursery is no longer appropriate for our rising fourth grader. These days, it’s mo...
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How to Win STARS Awards and Satisfy Customers!
BlogFull Home MakeoverrenovationSTARS AwardsSemper Fi doesn’t go around bragging, but we must share our recent accomplishments because our team deserves so much credit for our recent accolades. In October 2022, we won three North Carolina Home Builders Association STARS awards and...
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How to Start Your Home’s Aging-In-Place Renovations
Aging-In-PlaceBlogBathroom RemodelCAPSKitchen RemodelQuality of life has never been at the forefront of people’s minds like it is today. One of the ways it’s most demonstrated is the focus on aging-in-place with dignity. Seniors and their families want to age in their homes and, with prope...
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How’s Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality?
BlogHealthAir filtersair qualityplantsAs concerned as we’ve become with the quality of the air we breathe outside, shouldn’t we also be worried about the air we breathe inside? The answer is a resounding “yes!” In fact, we should be more worried. Levels of air poll...
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5 Important Dos and Don’ts for Remodeling Your Home
Bathroom RemodelBlogKitchen RemodelAhhh, the ubiquitous home remodel. For some, the idea is an exciting pursuit filled with possibilities. For others, it’s overwhelming and confusing. Fear not! There’s a middle ground where dreams and challenges meet to create inspi...
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Cut Energy Costs With A Passive House Energy Retrofit
BlogUncategorizedPassive houseRemodelSaving money never goes out of style. One way to keep more of your paycheck in the bank is to remodel your home using passive house techniques. Once implemented, your house has the ability to achieve close to zero-net energy use. These...
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How to Prep For A Kitchen Remodel
BlogEven the best home cooks can only be so inspired in a kitchen that has olive green appliances and a peeling linoleum floor. So why put off that kitchen remodel you’ve been considering? If it’s the expense, whatever you do, don’t de...
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Architects, Engineers, General Contractors—Oh, My!
BlogCommitting to your dream home remodeling project is a serious decision. You think you’ve overcome the biggest hurdle, but now you don’t know who to call. Do you need a general contractor? Or was it an architect? Maybe you read somew...
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Your Home Is Your Biggest Asset. Make Sure It’s Protected.
BlogShopping for a new home in the greater Asheville, North Carolina area is never a simple endeavor. Even now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, when mortgage rates are historically low, and the buyer market is as competitive as ever, purchasin...
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Is Your Home a Healthy Haven?
BlogHealthy Living Starts at Home These days, we all spend a lot of time thinking about health and wellness—and that starts at home! And, especially as we head into flu season again (yes, that still exists!), it’s a good idea to take a c...
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Fresh & New Home Remodel
BlogFresh & New Home Remodel: A Full Home Makeover Project Background This project was a whole home remodel near Asheville, NC. All of the drop ceilings and sheathing were removed. The wall heaters were removed and patched. Then, we replac...
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Making Your Home Cozy & Bright: Fireplaces 101
BlogThe Semper Fi Guide to Fireplaces Chestnuts roasting on an open fire . . . Jack Frost nipping at your nose? Tis the season to gather around a crackling fire! If you don’t have a fireplace in your home, or if you’re considering adding...
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Mid-Century Cabin Remodel
BlogMid-Century Cabin Remodel: An Accessory Dwelling Unit Project Background: This project came out of the need to bring aging parents closer to their children. The homeowner has a beautiful house that also had this little cabin on one o...
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NCHBA 2021 Stars Award: Best Aging in Place or Accessibility Residential Remodel
BlogThe Stylish 5-Star CAPS Bathroom Remodel The goal of this bathroom was clear: create a bathroom that is just as glamorous and safe as the homeowner deserves. The outcome was this modern and tasteful Aging-In-Place bathroom. The classic w...
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NCHBA 2021 Stars Award: Best Addition Over $100,000
BlogA Simple and Sophisticated Sun Room Addition This family needed a little extra interior space in their Black Mountain vacation home. We enclosed their existing screened-in porch to create a charming four-season room. The perfect place ...
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NCHBA 2021 Stars Award: Best Room Remodel Under $50K
BlogThe Modern and Zen Master Bathroom and Closet Remodel The main objective of this master bathroom remodel was to correct the improper tile work from the initial build. The grout was failing, allowing moisture to seep behind the tile whe...
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Home Modifications for Aging in Place: Tips from Experts
BlogWhen asked what they would prefer, over 90% of Americans approaching the age of 65, say they intend to keep living in their homes for the foreseeable future. Most seniors prefer the familiarity of their homes and their neighborhoods to t...
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Outdoor Living in the North Carolina Mountains
BlogSummertime, and the living is . . . outdoors! When you live in the Western North Carolina mountains, it’s easy to want to spend most of your time outside – especially during our pleasant summer evenings. Whether you love to host fr...
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What’s going with the price of lumber?
BlogYou may or may not have heard, but lumber is a hot commodity these days! Demand is up, and supply is scarce – caused in part by growing demand for new homes (bolstered by low-interest rates), and of course the ripple effects of the pande...
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Remodeling for Aging-In-Place
BlogAnnouncing . . . new Certified Aging-In-Place Specialists in Black Mountain, NC! We are proud to announce that our Sales Manager RJ Crai and Project Manager Mike Owens recently received their CAPS designation as Certified Aging-in...
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2020 Fourth Quarter Newsletter
BlogCompany News & Industry Trends - Q4Welcome to the FOurth Quarter Newsletter of 2020October - November - DecemberWithin this blog, look for: A Featured Project Remodeling Trends and Tips Award-Winning Projects in 2020Welcome . . . to our ...
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2020 Third Quarter Newsletter
BlogTOP COMPANY NEWS & TRENDS - Q3Welcome to the Third Quarter Newsletter of 2020.July - August - SeptemberWithin this blog, look for: A Featured Project Remodeling Tips Trends Within the Industry Company NewsFEATURED PROJECT: SIMPLE AND SOP...
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2020 Second Quarter Newsletter
BlogTOP COMPANY NEWS & TRENDS - Q2Welcome to the Second Quarter Newsletter of 2020. Yes, its still 2020. We're sorry.Within this blog, look for: A Featured Project Remodeling Tips Trends Within the Industry Company NewsFEATURED PROJECT: ELEG...
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2020 First Quarter Newsletter
BlogWelcome to the 2020 1st Quarter Newsletter by Semper Fi Custom Remodeling. We are changing quickly within a fast-paced remodeling industry. Each quarter we are transforming, taking on more remodeling projects, and learning more about...
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2019 Third Quarter Newsletter
BlogTOP COMPANY NEWS & TRENDS - Q3Welcome to the 2019 Third Quarter Newsletter from Semper Fi Custom Remodeling. In this edition, see before and after pictures of our latest completed project - Kanawha Kitchen. You can also learn about how t...
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2019 Second Quarter Newsletter
BlogThe 2019 Second Quarter Newsletter from Semper Fi Custom Remodeling is available now. In this addition, see before and after pictures of our latest completed project - Hi-Vu. You can also learn about how to live and manage your stress...
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2019 First Quarter Newsletter
BlogWe are changing quickly within a fast-paced remodeling industry. Each yearly quarter we are transforming, taking on more remodeling projects, and learning more about popular trends within our field....
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