The 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 an exterior fireplace to enjoy throughout the year, Semper Fi Custom Remodeling can help. A fireplace … Read More
Mid-Century Cabin Remodel
Mid-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 of the corners of the property. The homeowner’s parents were getting to the point that they needed some more assistance and … Read More
NCHBA 2021 Stars Award: Best Aging in Place or Accessibility Residential Remodel
The 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 white with stainless steel accessories and a large, warm gray tile gives you a clean and luxurious feel. The wall-mounted toilet with … Read More
NCHBA 2021 Stars Award: Best Addition Over $100,000
A 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 to sit and sip coffee in the morning or get cozy in front of the fire during a cold winter night! After framing … Read More
NCHBA 2021 Stars Award: Best Room Remodel Under $50K
The 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 where mold and mildew continued to grow. The secondary driver behind this master bathroom was to update the aesthetics to better … Read More
Home Modifications for Aging in Place: Tips from Experts
When 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 the adjustment issues they would face in an assisted living facility. For these senior citizens, no other place would feel … Read More
Outdoor Living in the North Carolina Mountains
Summertime, 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 friends for a festive summer barbecue, or enjoy relaxing in the peaceful sanctuary of your own backyard, it’s great … Read More
What’s going with the price of lumber?
You 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 pandemic. As NPR recently reported, do-it-yourself projects and home renovations began to boom, as people found … Read More
Remodeling for Aging-In-Place
Announcing . . . 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-Place Specialists – an acclaimed credential program through the National Association of Home Builders. This multi-course curriculum provides education and technical training on independent living principles, design flexibility, accessibility features, and more. This is … Read More
2020 Fourth Quarter Newsletter
Company News & Industry Trends – Q4 Welcome 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 last newsletter for 2020. Happy New Year! We hope that you’ve had a healthy and happy holiday season. It’s been a … Read More