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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

New Construction Communities: How to Foster Community

Posted by John Graziose on Sat, Apr 22, 2017 @ 07:04 AM

There are a lot of benefits to buying a brand new home. You get to pick the floor plan you want. You select the finishes that fit your sense of style. Everything in your new home is new. That means it should function flawlessly—and if there happens to be an issue it’s going to be under warranty. There is, however, a challenge when you move into a new construction community: how to foster community.

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Topics: Custom homes, Finger Lakes Living

Timeless Design: Why It Pays to Go Classic Rather Than Trendy

Posted by John Graziose on Sat, Nov 19, 2016 @ 07:11 AM

As we approach the end of the year you can expect to start seeing homebuilding and decorating articles pop up that tout the newest design and decorating trends for the coming year. You’ll see topics such as: “Which Colors Are Hot—And Which Are Not.” You’ll hear about which countertop materials are trending for the next year. There will probably be articles about the “death of stainless steel appliance” like there have been for years now.

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Topics: Custom homes