While it may seem that a driveway is a driveway, these days that could not be further from the truth. Driveways have come a long way since your grandparents bought their house.   Driveways can be as unique as the home itself and are an integral part of the landscaping. They ...

If you are ready to build your dream home, you may have spent some time admiring other peoples houses. Cutting out pictures from magazines, and saving ideas of what you might want to create.One thing that remains constant despite chosen style, theme, colors, textiles is that the ...

When it comes to building your home deciding to create a single floor plan, double or even multiple floors can totally change the feel, design and of course cost of your dream home.The factors that need to be considered include the length of time you think you may own the home, i...

When you have been a custom home builder for as long as we have here at Harden Custom Homes you start to notice a pattern in what clients are looking for when they come to you with custom ideas.We thought it would be fun to ring in the new year of 2018 by sharing the top 5 most c...

It is that time of year again when relatives and friends are planning on visiting you for the holidays. Thanksgiving is only weeks away! There is much to do. Meal planning, decorating and cleaning. Something that you need to consider is: Do you have the proper accommodations to h...

Let’s face it. You will be living in southwest Florida where the beaches are made of white sand, the temperature is near perfect year ‘round, and there is a golf course everywhere you turn. You WILL have your friends and family visit you. This kind of forward-thinking...

Once you decide to shop around for a custom builder, you will find that there are many to select from. But, which one is the right one for you? Not all custom builders are the same. It is imperative that you do your research and homework to find a company that fits well with the ...

Building your new home in southwest Florida is exciting! You will soon be living in paradise! Did you know that home automation has made it possible to control the functions of your home? The best time to install a system such as this is during the construction period. At this ti...

Taking the time to plan your new home build based on life as you age should be one of the factors in the design. If this is a home that you can see yourself living in for a long time, then there are some things to consider when talking to your builder about the floorplan. Buildin...

When you live in southwest Florida, or anywhere in Florida and some parts of Georgia, you will hear the term “lanai” mentioned in conversation. The term lanai originated in Hawaii. It is an open-sided, roofed structure off of the back of homes. These are called porche...