So you’re ready to design your kitchen.
Posted on July 08, 2021 in Blog by Tara McGuire
It sounds like fun until you dip into the process and find out there are a million little decisions involved that directly correlate to how you end up using that completed space.
Choosing the Right Flooring for Your Home
Posted on May 24, 2021 in Blog by Tara McGuire
There it is. Down there. The floor. It’s just a floor, right? Wrong. Your flooring is one of the most important decisions you will make in your home.
Why Build Better?
Posted on May 06, 2021 in Blog by Birch & Beam
A high performance home is a safe home. It’s a healthy home. You can have peace of mind knowing your contractor took care of the details and the home is built to last as a haven for your family.
3 Expert Tips for Including a Workspace in Your Custom-Built Home
Posted on March 04, 2021 in Blog by Tina Martin
Now more than ever, our homes are a source of comfort to us. Not only does a house shelter us from the elements, but our homes are currently sheltering us from the outside world.
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A Few Thoughts on HOME
Posted on April 07, 2020 in Blog by Birch & Beam
Now more than ever, our homes are a source of comfort to us. Not only does a house shelter us from the elements, but our homes are currently sheltering us from the outside world.
A $500 Visa Card For You!
Posted on April 07, 2020 in Blog by Birch & Beam
Now more than ever, our homes are a source of comfort to us. Not only does a house shelter us from the elements, but our homes are currently sheltering us from the outside world.
Free Delivery Service
Posted on March 27, 2020 in Blog by Birch & Beam
We understand the disruption that COVID-19 is causing for all of us. We understand that many of us are experiencing a temporary “normal”.
Home.
Posted on March 27, 2020 in Blog by Birch & Beam
We’re all spending a lot of time within the four walls we call Home. With people we call family.
A Client’s Words About their Birch & Beam Experience
Posted on March 02, 2020 in Blog by Birch & Beam
*CLIENT TESTIMONIAL* We had the pleasure of working with Birch & Beam for house renovations this last Spring.
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What Sort of Value Does Your Contractor Have?
Posted on February 24, 2020 in Blog by Birch & Beam
What Sort of Value Does Your Contractor Have? Everyone wants something for nothing. It’s just human nature.
4 Reasons Why You Need Orange in Your Shower
Posted on January 17, 2020 in Blog by Birch & Beam
Did you know? Tile is not waterproof, or more correctly stated, the grout between traditional tile is not waterproof.
Floor Plans for Your Custom Home
Posted on December 09, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
A question we often hear, “Do you have house plans that we can look at?”
How Do I Know I’m Choosing the Right Contractor to Build My Custom Home
Posted on November 12, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
In the third post of the “Choosing the Right Contractor” series we’re going to discuss the idea of cost.
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Is It Time to Move Forward?
Posted on October 30, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
Sometimes life asks you to step up and make tough decisions that are right for you even when they don’t make sense to others.
Are You Holiday Ready?
Posted on October 09, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
Who is just as amazed as we are that we’re already well into the second week of October? The holidays and all they entail are just around the corner.
What Are We Passionate About?
Posted on September 11, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
What are we passionate about at Birch & Beam? The whole package.
The Essence of Home
Posted on September 04, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
“May your home always be too small to hold all of your friends.”
A Truly Custom Home Builder
Posted on August 13, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
What does “custom home builder” mean to you?
Show us Your Dreams, and We Will Bring Them to Life
Posted on August 12, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
Are you as a home owner ready to take that next step?
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Truth – – Brought to you by Your Custom Home Builder
Posted on August 07, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
"It’s not that High Performance Houses cost too much..."
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Have you Thought About Floor Transitions?
Posted on August 06, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
Did you know? CBC (California Building Code) 1008.1.6 states that thresholds for “other” (than exterior) doors cannot exceed .5”.
What are the advantages of using engineered lumber vs solid lumber?
Posted on July 05, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
Is dimensional lumber becoming a thing of the past?
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5 Reasons Why You Need to Build Tight and Ventilate Right
Posted on June 25, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
Does a house need to breathe? What a question!
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Detailed, Authentic Care for our Custom Home Clients
Posted on June 25, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
At Birch & Beam our detailed, authentic care for our clients begins with that first point of contact, whether it be a phone call or an email.
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Is Your Custom Home Builder Educated About Fasteners?
Posted on June 24, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
Do you know what the number one enemy is of anything metallic subject to outdoor elements?
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Choosing the Right Contractor to Be My Custom Home Builder
Posted on June 24, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
In Part 1 we talked about the fact that choosing the right contractor to build your home is a monumental decision.
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Is Your Custom Home Builder Still Using Tyvek?
Posted on June 24, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
What about those Christmas colors on a house anyway? Is it just to look cool or trendy on a house during the framing stage?
What Sets Birch & Beam Apart in the Custom Home Market?
Posted on June 24, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
Do you know what sets Birch & Beam apart?
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The Value of a Business Coach
Posted on June 24, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
No one ever said it’d be easy, this thing called running a business. Worth it? Yes, or at least we hope!
Organize Your Time
Posted on June 22, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
“Hard work is not the answer. You need to combine it with smart work.”
Using Azek for Even a Temporary Solution?
Posted on June 22, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
Azek and stainless, just for a “temporary” basement penetration? Absolutely!
Your CUSTOM Home Builder
Posted on June 22, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
What does “custom” mean to you? At Birch & Beam, custom means limitless options!
Details
Posted on June 22, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
“The details are not the details. They make the design.”
Introducing – the Housewarming Party!
Posted on June 22, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
At Birch & Beam we’ve been working behind the scenes to bring you, our clients, a very special partnership.
What Separates Us in the Market?
Posted on June 21, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
We are a premiere, exclusive custom home builder in Central PA.
Choosing the Right Contractor to Be My Custom Home Builder - Part 1
Posted on June 21, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
Beginning the process to build your custom home is a very exciting time. It can also be a bit overwhelming as you are faced with a million decisions.
Choosing the Right Contractor to Be My Custom Home Builder - Part 1 - Read More
This is Us!
Posted on June 20, 2019 in Blog by Birch & Beam
Two years ago Delmer and I spent weeks designing our home, at one point scrapping the entire upstairs and starting over.