How Many Contractors Does it Take to Complete My Renovation Project?

blog / January 23, 2018

[av_one_full first] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” admin_preview_bg=”] How Many Contractors Does it Take to Complete My Renovation Project? By Ryan Siebert This article is for all of you out there that are looking to take on your next renovation project on your own.  Coming from someone that knows about the renovation project […]




Custom Built Home in Naperville, IL

blog / January 2, 2018

[av_one_full first] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” admin_preview_bg=”] Custom Built Home in Naperville By Ryan Siebert We recently wrapped up on our latest custom built home in Naperville.  I wanted to give you a tour of my favorite rooms of the house so you can keep your eyes open when custom building your […]




Chicago Development Projects Start With Marty Paris

Podcast / January 2, 2018

What Does It Take To Dominate Development Projects In Chicago? Marty Paris Founder and President of Sedgwick Development [powerpress] As the leader of one of Chicago’s top development companies Marty Paris knows his way around the block.  In this episode of Secrets of Homebuilders Marty gives an up close look into being a Chicago Development […]




How to Prepare for Coffered Ceilings

blog / December 21, 2017

[av_one_full first] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” admin_preview_bg=”] How to Prepare for Coffered Ceiling Installation By Ryan Siebert If you think installing a coffered ceiling is a simple task you can wait for the last second, you may find yourself in serious trouble.  




SOH_Episode_11_Return of Carrie McCormick

Podcast / December 20, 2017

What does Chicago Real Estate Look Like in 2018? Carrie McCormick – Real Estate Broker with @Properties [powerpress] Carrie McCormick returns for part two.  In this episode Pat and Carrie discuss the ways that the stock market rise and confidence in the economy could lead to a booming year in real estate in 2018.  Carrie […]




SOH_Episode_10_Danielle_Dowell

Podcast / December 12, 2017

Danielle Dowell – Real Estate Broker – Berkshire Hathaway [powerpress] Danielle Dowell burst into the real estate market and dominated her craft from start to finish.  She learned the real estate business from the ground up and now leads the direction for many developers looking to build the hottest property and attract buyers to the […]




Return of Wallpaper

blog / December 6, 2017

[av_one_full first] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” admin_preview_bg=”] Why Does Wallpaper Matter? By Ryan Siebert The thing about custom renovations and custom  new construction projects is that they are custom. Follow me for second. I am a systems person. I love putting things together you can replicate. I’m constantly working with my project management team to come up with ways […]




How To Select Your Plumbing Fixtures For Master Bathroom

blog / November 22, 2017

[av_one_full first] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” admin_preview_bg=”] How to Select Your Master Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures By Ryan Siebert It is important to be careful with the plumbing fixtures that you choose when making your selections for your master bathroom! 




White Oak or Red Oak Floors?

blog / November 10, 2017

[av_one_full first] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” admin_preview_bg=”] Red Oak or White Oak? By Ryan Siebert What difference does it make if you are using white oak or red oak?  You are staining the floors anyways, right?  Not so fast!




SOH_Episode_9_Carrie_McCormick

Podcast / November 1, 2017

Looking to Custom Build? Buckle Up! Carrie McCormick – Real Estate Broker with @Properties [powerpress] Carrie is one of the leaders in the Chicago real estate industry.  On this episode she details the conversations that developers and custom home building clients must have when it comes to making decisions on their projects.