So, you have a little slice of your own piece of land in “Somewhere, USA”, on which you plan to build your dream home. You interview a couple of Builders only to leave confused about this subject: What type of contract do I want to use? Do I want to use a cost plus contract or a fixed price (aka, lump sum contract)?
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May 02
Basic Pest Control Tips For Your Home
Here in the Austin area – just like any other area of the country – we deal with a variety of pests that try to invade our homes. However the two we are most familiar with, thanks to their destructive natures and sheer number of them in our area, are the scorpion and the winged carpenter ant.
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Apr 09
Chef Brad at Silver Whisk
Chef Brad at the Silver Whisk Grand Opening on April 7th, 2011, shows us how to make homemade pasta in the new state-of-the-art Silver Whisk Cooking School, designed and built by SL Jenkins Construction (sister company to Jenkins Custom Homes).
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Oct 18
Jenkins’ 2010 Parade Home Scores Big With Visitors!
The good reviews keep pouring in from the visitors to 301 Bisset Court, the newest Jenkins creation! Guests were overheard saying “This is my dream house” and “This one is by far my favorite”. But don’t just take our word for it! Below are some of the video testimonials captured at the home over the weekend.
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Aug 05
Top Remodeling Tips
Remodeling your home has become all the rage these days but before you turn your playroom into a home theater, here are some things to consider.
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Jul 08
Interview With Shan Jenkins, Part Two
Recently, I caught up with Shan Jenkins, President and CEO of Jenkins Custom Homes. This is Part Two of that interview.
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