Custom Home Building Blog by Sawlor Built Homes

The Best Light is Natural Light!

Keith Sawlor, October 1, 2013

There are many benefits to having more natural light in your home. For one, utilizing natural light instead of turning on your light fixtures saves energy and thus lowers your...

On Site Sewage System Maintenance & Care

Keith Sawlor, September 27, 2013

Your on-site sewage system will require your care and attention. A well-maintained septic system can run for decades.

On-Site Sewage Systems

Keith Sawlor, September 26, 2013

There are various types of onsite sewage disposal field designs, depending on your house design and site conditions. Most systems installed today are contour (C1, C1 raised, C2, C2 raised,...

Choosing Your Paint Colors

Keith Sawlor, September 19, 2013

When choosing paint colors for your new home, you will want to consider things like your flooring or the amount of lighting you have.

Paint Safe

Keith Sawlor, September 18, 2013

VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) free paints should be used by builders where “green” building standards are sought.

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Building a new home in Nova Scotia while living 1,500 kilometers away is without a doubt, a major challenge. The choices we made that week have “stood the test of...