One of the simplest ways to give your home an updated look is to give the walls a fresh coat of paint. Adding a pop of color is a hot trend for both the housing and fashion industries this year.

What colors are the most popular right now?

Here are the top 5 color trends:

•  Big Blues: There are three heavy weights in this category; the first is Wythe Blue, which is a calm blue that resembles a soft robin’s egg blue. The second is Montpelier, which is almost grey in color. Montpelier, like Wythe, was described as having a “timeless quality.” The third is Amethyst Shadow, which you can probably guess from the name is on the purple end of the blue spectrum. Also bordering on the gray scale, Amethyst Shadow bridges the gap between purple and blue.
• Great Grays: Rich and smoky, soft and dreamy, shades of Stardust, Sharkskin, Nimbus Gray, and Revere Pewter these are all categorized as “hot” grey colors.
• Soft Neutrals: The colors that never go out of style are the whites and neutrals with whispering shades like Ballet White, White Dove, Refined and Pashmina.
• Color Kick: Those who like to walk on the wild side will love the spicy burst of color offered by colors like Gypsy Love and Persimmon.
• Mother Earth: The warm safety of earth tones make a big play in the 2012 palette. The economic downturn means that consumers are more likely to play it safe in terms of color in times of financial uncertainty. Tones here include Masada, Farm Fresh, Dunmore Cream and Fresh Olive.

We hope this list can give you some inspiration to update your home this spring. Remodel West has a team of professionals that offer top quality paint and techniques to have your home looking better than ever in 2012.

Here at Remodel West (RW Custom) we are experts in remodels and additions… If you can envision it for your house, we can make it happen – and even better than you imagined. We at Remodel West are excited to be you northern Utah custom home builder. We look forward to helping you and any of your friends and loved ones with their building projects. Please contact us anytime at 801-394-1332 or email us at Info@RemodelWest.net

Do they see carpet that needs to be replaced, and or walls that need to be repainted?

Let Remodel West help, great first impressions are our specialty.

With 5 quick fixes you could be greeted with the entryway of your dreams as you walk through the door.

1.  The first step is replacing your front door with a beautiful custom-made door designed by Remodel West’s team of designers. Your front door can say a lot about the people who live inside the house. What does the greeting card of your home say about you?
2. Bringing more light into your home can lift your spirits, but it can also make your home seem bigger than it really is. The next step would be adding header and side windows around your door to let more natural light into your entryway.
3. Now look down, do you want to stick with your old outdated carpets? No? Have you ever thought about dumping your carpet and upgrading to custom wood floors with a rich look and feel? Another specialty of Remodel West is custom wood floors; we can help you find the perfect fit for your home.
4. Has it been a while since you last painted your walls? Custom paint jobs can make a huge difference in a home. Let us update your home with modern or classic colors and custom textures.
5. Finally, let our team of expert decorators style your entryway. Adding style to your entryway is the cherry on top of a beautiful new entryway and your home is sure to give the first impression that you’ve always wanted.

Here at Remodel West (RW Custom) we are experts in remodels and additions… If you can envision it for your house, we can make it happen – and even better than you imagined. We at Remodel West are excited to be you northern Utah custom home builder. We look forward to helping you and any of your friends and loved ones with their building projects. Please contact us anytime at 801-394-1332 or email us at Info@RemodelWest.net

Avoid the added headache that comes with buying an after market home  by investing in a RW Custom new home. The potential cost of a custom home can often start within the same range as an after-market home. Many people are surprised that their ideal home is within reach with RW Custom built homes’. Whether you desire a home design you have seen before a fully custom RW Custom construction home built to your specifications; RW Custom can make the custom home buying and construction process easy to manage without going outside of your home purchase budget.

RW Custom Home Remodeling

When you first purchased your home you may not have acquired all the features and amenities you desired during construction. Often those same desires for features and amenities change over the years as your family grows or your lifestyle changes. Don’t start the long arduous task of shopping for a new home, when you can invest your time and effort in an RW Custom home remodeling project. Work with Chris Anderson and his team at RW Custom to customize your home remodeling construction project to meets your every lifestyle need.

Whether you desire a more spacious kitchen, a custom master bedroom suite or the addition of a new bedroom, RW Custom can transform your Utah home into the ideal living space for you and your changing family.

RW Custom Residential Construction

RW Custom has built a reputation in Utah of quality construction practices and design. Whether it be a new custom home, or remodeling your current Ogden Utah home RW Custom is name you can trust in the home construction trade.  Here at RW Custom (formally Remodel West) we focus on creating your dreams. We focus on the details and work with you to create the custom home you have always wanted. From custom home construction to kitchen remodels RW Custom is here to help. Please contact us at 801-394-1332

Below are some of the key factors to consider when purchasing a lot:

▪                Location – Do you know what you are looking for in a lot?  What are your preferences?  Would you love to have a view of the mountains?  Is a certain school district a must?  Do you want a small low maintenance lot in town or do you want 40 acres in the foothills where you are free to roam?

▪                Water – Most lots in town or just outside of town will be on a public water system.  City water taps and fees will cost between $2,000 – $5,000 while water districts outside of city limits will cost $8,000 – $12,000.  If you are outside of a public water district your only water source will be a well.  The cost to drill a well can range from $10,000 – $30,000+.

▪                Sewer – All lots in Ogden and the surrounding cities are on a public sewer system.  If you are building on acreage outside of town you will most likely have to install a septic system. You may want to speak with your real estate agent or with us to determine if the lot you are looking at is on a public sewer system.

▪                Soils – Soils conditions can vary from one lot to the next.  One lot might have excellent soil for home building while a lot down the street has highly expansive soil.  It is worth doing your research and even involving a geotechnical (soils) engineer before you purchase a lot.  Contact us before you buy that perfect lot and we will gladly help you through the process.

▪                Permit Fees – Is the lot in the City or the County?  This will make a big difference in permit fees.  Permit fees and impact fees due to the City or County will range from $47 up to $7,000 when building your new home.  Click here to read more about Permit Fees.

▪                Covenants – Most homeowners associations have architectural guidelines that must be adhered to when planning and building a home.  Many have size restrictions, including minimum square foot requirements.  There are usually exterior finish requirements as well.  For example, the front of the home must be at least 60% masonry (stone, brick, or stucco).  There is usually an HOA approval process in which an architectural control committee needs to approve your home plans before construction begins.  You will also want to thoroughly review covenants for other restrictions.  If you planned on putting a pool in your backyard the covenants may or may not allow it.

As you can see there are many factors to consider when purchasing a building lot.  Please contact us for more information on buying a lot in Northern Utah.  We have access to hundreds of available lots and can help guide you through the process.

Here at RW Custom (formally Remodel West) we focus on creating your dreams. We focus on the details and work with you to create the custom home you have always wanted. From custom home construction to kitchen remodels RW Custom is here to help. Please contact us at 801-394-1332

1. Don’t take care of their yards and outside appearance of their homes, which can lower the value of the other houses in your neighborhood by as much as 15%.
2. Take up parking spaces.
3. Have loud house parties and businesses that bring a lot of strangers and visitors in and out of the neighborhood.
4. Have loud, barking dogs or stray cats.
5. Have ponds, dangerous machinery or other hazards that could put children or pets in danger.

And there are other nearby businesses and other things that can lower your property value:

1. Power plants
2. Landfills
3. Sex offenders
4. Closed schools

All these neighbors can lower your property value, and take away from the neighborhood you want to live in. It’s your custom home here in Utah so you choose the location and leave the rest to RW Custom.

Here at RW Custom (formally Remodel West) we focus on creating your dreams. We focus on the details and work with you to create the custom home you have always wanted. From custom home construction to kitchen remodels RW Custom is here to help. Please contact us at 801-394-1332

Narrow Down the Affordable Custom Home Builders

First, it is important to find out who the builders in your area are and from there narrow them down to just a few candidates. One of the easiest ways to do this is to ask your real estate agent. They generally know the market very well and can advise you on the best affordable custom home builders in your area.

If you do not have a real estate agent or they cannot help you, talk to friends and family who have built homes. In addition, contact any local or national licensing boards to ask for licensed builders in your area. Once you have done that, research prices and reputations to find out more about them. Settle on the ones with the best reputation who also specialize in building homes within your budget.

Once you have a few candidates, it is time to meet with each of them and find out if your personalities match. This is the time to discuss your dream home. Ask the questions about themselves and their business. Treat this like a job interview, you’re the boss at this point in time and you need to make sure this relationship is going to work.

During the initial interview, be sure to ask for references. Contact those references afterwards, and be wary of a builder who will not provide them. Do not be afraid to ask tough questions, and avoid builders who will not answer them.

Follow these simple guidelines and take your time with your search. Choosing a builder is an important task, and you need to be sure everything is in order. With a little diligence and a lot of research, you will be sure to find the best affordable custom home builders for your needs.

Here at RW Custom (formally Remodel West) we focus on creating your dreams. We focus on the details and work with you to create the custom home you have always wanted. From custom home construction to kitchen remodels RW Custom is here to help. Please contact us at 801-394-1332

Here at Remodel West (RW Custom) we are experts in remodels and additions… If you can envision it for your house, we can make it happen – and even better than you imagined.  We look forward to helping you and any of your friends and loved ones with their building projects. Please contact us anytime at 801-394-1332 or email us at Info@RemodelWest.net

From this 70′s era “plain Jane” bungalow…

To this beautiful, Artisan-style home – you’d NEVR guess it had been the same house!