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Building a Home in the "New Normal"

COVID-19 has changed the way many of us live and work. At Sawlor Built Homes, the health and safety of our customers, contractors and staff is of utmost importance, and so we’ve been adjusting to this “new normal.” If you’re looking to build a home, what does this mean for you?

Energy Efficient Practices: Then and Now

The 10-year challenge has been all the rage on social media, where people compare themselves now to who they were a decade ago. If we were to look at how energy efficient practices have evolved in the homebuilding industry these past 10 years, today’s standards would be the clear winner.

The Net Zero Movement

The home building industry is continually looking to improve its practices, and the shift towards net zero and net zero ready is one way it’s doing just that. 

An Entertaining Idea

If you envision your future home as a place family and friends can gather comfortably, you’ll want to discuss a few key elements with your builder.

What Makes a Home Energy Efficient?

Simply put, a home built with energy efficient practices performs better. It’s more comfortable to live in, it’s better for your health and the environment, and it saves you money on your energy bills.

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Marc, Tony and Mary provided me with all the handholding needed during the building of our home and responded very clearly and in a straightforward manner to all the questions...

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