by admin | Aug 15, 2025 | Construction, Contractor Advice, Luxury Homes
Should You Be Your Own General Contractor? Pros, Cons, and How-To Guide If you’re building a custom home or planning a major remodel, one question often comes up: Should I act as my own general contractor (GC) or hire one? Serving as your own GC can be both rewarding...
by admin | Jul 11, 2025 | Construction
What homeowners don’t see coming—and how to plan for it One of the biggest shocks homeowners experience during a building or remodeling project is realizing how fast costs escalate. You start with a budget, but suddenly you’re looking at quotes that are thousands of...
by admin | May 16, 2025 | Contractor Advice
At Essential Pillar Architecture, we often hear this misconception: that hiring an architect is just an extra cost—a formality to get a set of drawings before the “real work” begins. But here’s what many clients don’t realize: The architect you hire doesn’t just...
by admin | Jan 28, 2025 | Luxury Homes
If you’re dreaming of moving into your new luxury custom home by Fall 2025, now is the time to start planning. The process of designing and building a home takes longer than most people realize, and careful preparation is essential to ensure your home is ready...
