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Choosing the Countertops for Your Rochester Custom Home

Posted by John Graziose on Fri, Oct 4, 2019 @ 09:10 AM

When you’re designing the kitchen in your custom home, think about what part of the kitchen gets the most use—and the most views. It’s probably the combination of your cabinets and your countertops. And when it comes to daily use, your countertops probably bear the burden of the most wear and tear. So, what’s the key to choosing the countertops for your Rochester custom home?

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Topics: Custom homes, kitchen design, Building a New Home, Custom Home Features, Home Building Tips

Designing a Kid-Friendly Custom Home

Posted by John Graziose on Fri, Aug 9, 2019 @ 12:08 PM

If you’re considering building a custom home in the Rochester area and you have kids, you’ll want to include them in your plans for the house to ensure that they feel like it’s their home, too! Let’s look at some of the areas you may want to think about when designing a kid-friendly custom home.

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Topics: Custom homes, Building a New Home, Custom Home Features

Understanding the Process of Building Your Rochester-Area Custom Home

Posted by John Graziose on Fri, Jul 12, 2019 @ 08:07 AM

Building a custom home is an exhilarating adventure, offering a unique opportunity to create a space that perfectly matches your vision and lifestyle. Unlike purchasing an existing home, the custom home-building process involves a series of critical decisions and steps, each pivotal in shaping the final outcome. At Gerber Homes, we’re dedicated to guiding you through this journey, ensuring your dream home becomes a reality with joy and confidence.

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Topics: Custom homes, Building a New Home, Home Design, Custom Home Features

Is Open-Plan Living in the Fingerlakes Region a Fad?

Posted by John Graziose on Sat, Feb 11, 2017 @ 10:02 AM

There is no mistaking the popularity of open-plan design in the homebuilding and home remodeling industry. And if you scour sites such as Houzz.com and BHG.com a lot of the homes you see reflect how widespread this style has become. But is open-plan living just a fad? Is it still something you want to consider for your Rochester-area home?

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Topics: floor plans, home remodeling, Building a New Home

Why It Pays to Work with a Reputable Homebuilder Who Listens to YOU

Posted by John Graziose on Fri, Nov 11, 2016 @ 10:11 AM

A big part of building the home of your dreams involves finding the right builder for your project. For a lot of individuals, that means finding a reputable builder with the right building skills. Of course that’s extremely important, but some of our past clients cited another ability as a big reason they chose Gerber: Our ability to listen.

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Topics: floor plans, Building a New Home, Home Design