Gerard Construction Blog

Key factors when building a home on acreage in Texas include distance, accessibility, neighbors, building trends, location, orientation, and planning for future additions. Whether you have acreage or need help acquiring land, Gerard Construction can turn your dream home on acreage into a reality.

Gerard Construction offers a quick guide on hiring the perfect home contractor. From checking experience and paperwork to understanding communication styles and the renovation impact, it's a must-read for anyone building or renovating their dream home.

Gerard Construction embraces the timeless appeal of open floor plans. Offering flexibility and connection, open layouts allow for seamless transitions between rooms. While there may be some concerns, our team at Gerard Construction is ready to address them and help you achieve your dream home. Contact us today to learn more about our services and design solutions.

Designing a unique home that aligns with your lifestyle involves considering your needs, preferences, and budget. Gerard Construction can help create a personalized space by defining your lifestyle, eliminating excess, adding essential elements, and planning for surprises.

Siding, flooring, extra bedrooms, paint colors - the list of decisions to make when building or renovating your home with Gerard Construction can be overwhelming. From major choices like where to build and the size of your footprint, to small details like drawer pulls, it's easy to feel decision saturation. Thankfully, designing your dream closet is one decision that can be enjoyable and something to look forward to.

With the touch of a hand or a simple motion, we have the power to illuminate our surroundings. Gone are the days of searching for a match to light a candle as we walk down the hallway. Now, we can effortlessly bring light into our homes. At Gerard Construction, we specialize in custom home building that focuses on placing light exactly where it's needed most.

Energy efficiency is no longer enough for most homebuilders or renovators. By following these tips by Gerard Construction, you can build an energy-efficient home that will save you money on your energy bills and reduce your environmental impact.

Warmer months are here, and your home can still be enjoyed, just in different ways than the cool fall or cozy winter months. Your home also needs a little attention in the summer to ensure that everything is in tip-top shape and ready to bear the heat as well as you do. Gerard Construction has ideas and tips to assist in making your home summer ready before hitting the beaches, lounging by the pool, and firing up the grill.1. Put away the winter items.You can adapt this process according to your...

While decisions regarding insulation aren't glamorous ones, they are beyond necessary. Our team at Gerard Construction has gathered some insight on insulation for those going through the homebuilding process in order to make an informed decision.

In this region of the United States, spring storms are common and a condition that requires addressing for our homes. Much like our neighbors to the north have to prep their homes for snow and cold, we need to be ready for heavy rains, heavy winds, and potentially more serious weather systems that may blow our way.