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How to Upgrade Your Bathroom
A common misconception is that bathrooms have to be simple or boring. But, this belief couldn't be further from the truth! Bathrooms deserve a touch of luxury, comfortability, and flair. Use these tips to learn [...]
The Design-Build Process
Morning Star Builders is a design-build firm for custom homes. For clients that are new to this process, it can sound confusing-- or even overwhelming. So, what is the design-build process? Let's walk through it together. [...]
Building a Custom Home: When to Hire an Architect
If you're building a custom home and wondering if you should hire an architect or builder first, it might feel like a "chicken or the egg" scenario. Which comes first? Here's what you need to know about [...]
Home Design Trends to Look for this Summer
In custom home building, change is the only constant. One of the biggest sources of change is home design trends! It's worth noting that there should always be a delicate balance when incorporating trendy designs with [...]
How to Keep the Value of Your Home
There is nothing better than the smell of a brand new home. It's like a blank slate, so clean and pristine. But before long, new memories are made, and along comes new clutter and wear-and-tear, too. [...]
House Spring Cleaning Checklist
It's that time of year again! Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and the sunshine has returned. Spring is here! Which means one thing... Spring cleaning! Use this house Spring cleaning checklist to tackle your [...]
Should You Build a Custom Home or Buy a House Plan?
One of the biggest questions in home building is: should you build a custom home or buy a house plan? As a fully custom design-build firm, it's important that every client is 100% committed to the [...]
Your Home Maintenance Schedule
Home maintenance is necessary for every home. But, after building your dream home, it's critical to stay on top of your home maintenance schedule to keep your home in the best shape possible. What is [...]
Budgeting to Build a House: Everything You Need to Know
One of the biggest client concerns is budgeting to build a house. When building a custom home, staying within budget is of the utmost importance to most of our clients. So, how can you stay [...]