“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit” -Aristotle Capaldo Builders is honored to announce that we were awarded the lowest rated HERS Index Score for Central Ohio in 2016 coming in at 37 for our “Grandview Heights Green Re-build” Project. Ratings provide a relative energy use index …
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We are The Low Energy Efficient Custom Home Builder in Central Ohio
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PARADE OF HOPES
Posted September 15, 2016 By Mary Beth in Blog With | No CommentsI was recently given the Columbus Dispatch’s “Special Advertising Section” – Titled “BIA PARADE OF HOMES: BE INSPIRED TOUR 16 SPECTACULAR NEW HOMES”. As a Custom Home Builder, I look at not only the completed homes but also the advertising, the building process, and the price tags and I say to you “Be Scared”. UNAFFORDABLE …
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Polar Vortex Resistant Hose Bib
Posted November 13, 2014 By Mary Beth in Blog With | No CommentsWinter comes along and apparently tries to destroy our water lines every year. The best way to minimize the damage from cold weather on household plumbing is to do a little preventive winterizing. A good starting point is to winterize your hose bib. These few steps will take a small amount of time …
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Front Elevation
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Second Full Bathroom
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Second Full Bathroom
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Home Office
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Tile Installation : Don’t get screwed by just sticking and screwing.
Posted January 21, 2014 By Mary Beth in Blog With | No CommentsThe days of grabbing a three dollar bag of “thinset” and sticking floor tile right to the plywood are long gone (for professionals, anyway). For proper tile installation you need a proper substrate. One of the most readily available are cement backerboards, including the product wonderboard that we used in this home. When properly …
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“Simply Skilled Scott”
Posted November 14, 2012 By Mary Beth in Blog With | No CommentsA good finish carpenter is more than a carpenter. They are highly skilled in various types of detailed wood finish projects; such as built-ins, custom closet design, staircase and balcony railing, installing doors, custom cabinetry, a fireplace surround, or any type of carpentry and joinery project requiring precision and attention to detail. Our trim carpenter, …
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Safe Escapes
Posted October 17, 2012 By Mary Beth in Renovations With | No CommentsAn egress window is a window that is required in specific locations in a dwelling and is intended to provide an emergency means of exiting a dwelling. Windows must meet specific size and requirements to qualify as an egress window. Egress windows are required in every room used for sleeping purposes (bedrooms) on any floor and …