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There may be a number of reasons you want to build a guest home on your property. Maybe you are looking for extra income with people who are vacationing in the region. Maybe you are looking for extra income for a long term rental. Maybe you have an extended family member that needs a place to stay, but wants a little independence and space. Whatever the reason you have for building a guest home, Gerard Construction has a few things to consider.

Winter is coming, even if it feels warmer than we would prefer this late in the season. While our needs in the Southern regions of the United States are different than those from our neighbors to the North, our homes still need a little extra care to get ready for the winter months. Gerard Construction has a few ideas to prepare your home for the cold, rain, and other elements that are sure to head this way.

While a bathroom is a small part of our home’s footprint, it can be a large portion of a renovation. According to The Spruce, a bathroom renovation will cost anywhere between $6,700 to $17,600. Gerard Construction can work with you to understand your needs, help zero in on your budget, and make your bathroom work for you.

Everything made and built exactly your way. It is the ultimate dream for the dream home, right? If you are planning your dream custom home, you have probably imagined celebrations, meals, gatherings, and leisure time in your space. Have you considered the timeline to get to that point though? Gerard Construction can help you consider when to start your custom build.

While heating your home may be one of the furthest things from your mind as we are barely watching those temperatures drop, if you are building a new home it is something you want to consider from the start. Choosing between electricity or natural gas for heating is something you want to carefully consider, both have advantages for your new home. Gerard Construction has a few guided questions as you check this decision off your list.

There are dozens of reasons for building a home and a guest home in your backyard is no exception to that statement. Whether you have a family who needs a place to stay or you want the space for frequent visitors, having a backyard guest home can be a great way to expand your home’s living space without adding on to your existing home. Gerard Construction has a few tips to consider before you break ground.

Building a home for your family will be an exciting endeavor. Your floor plan will be personal for your own needs and it’s more than counting your ideal number of kids and planning on that bedroom plus one for mom and dad.

While your forever home dreams may have changed in adulthood, although the lazy river still feels pretty appealing, there are probably features and must haves that you haven’t considered. Gerard Construction has a few ideas to think about as you make your plans.

We think our area gets a bad reputation during the summer months. Yes, the temperatures and humidity are oppressively hot, but thinking about the rest of the year, we truly have the benefit of numerous months to enjoy the great outdoors and the perfect patios in our own homes.

You love your home… almost. Or you could love your home… if these changes were made. We understand having an attachment to a home or location that simply outweighs any other benefits to moving.