This question gets asked a great deal and the answer is driven by the market and current material prices. Generally speaking, building up tends to be less expensive than a basement. That said, not too long ago, lumber was at an all-time high and basements were the better option. Check with your builder and they can advise you on the pros, cons, and cost of each.
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Indoor Air Quality
One of the great things about Southern Utah is the wonderful outdoors. There are so many things to do and see…they literally beckon to you to head out. Those first few steps in that clean, crisp air w...
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What is a HERS Index Score, and how does it affect me?
HERS is short of Home Energy Rating System and is a process of evaluating the energy efficiency of a home. Without it, it’s just a guess on whether of not a home will perform well or cost you money. T...
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ENERGY STAR. It’s the little label with the big message: Better is Better.
Choice Builders is proud to offer new homes that have earned the ENERGY STAR® label. The ENERGY STAR label means that your new home has been designed and built to standards well above other homes in t...
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Feeling Like Home
As I sat down to write a few words, I read through a few of my saved articles for inspiration and this article from Oprah’s website written by Winfred Gallagher really struck me. One quote in particul...
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What Is It Like to Build a New House?
If you ask someone who has recently built a custom home, you may hear a horror story about their experience. Perhaps four out of ten people will say their experience was “fair,” and only one in ten wi...
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Living in a Comfortable House
Our houses are very comfortable houses to live in. When we're designing the our house, we pay attention to the heating and the cooling system. We don't use general rules of thumb to decide how big or ...
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