Guides

In this complete guide, we'll delve into what makes a country home, tips for crafting your own, and how to blend time-honored style with modern comforts.

When beginning your homeowner journey, you will likely start off looking into loan options to finance your project. One such option homeowners might consider is a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit). Let’s dive deep into understanding HELOCs, their benefits, potential pitfalls, and how they can be harnessed effectively.

With the growing popularity of personal hot tubs, the question arises: should you go for a wood-burning or an electric one? We will delve into the core aspects of these two choices, ensuring you make a decision that provides you with the perfect hot tub experience, and aligns with your lifestyle, budget, and preferences.

As you begin your home-building or real estate journey, there are likely hundreds of different numbers running through your head. Your mind may feel like a looping reel of costs, budgets, measurements, and formulas. It can feel overwhelming, but it helps to know what numbers to prioritize first. One of the first things you should learn when starting your build is how to calculate the square footage of a house.

In the past, our selection of digital cabin plans went by various names. While these monikers served us well, we realized that to truly encapsulate the heart of these plans and our customers, a unified, more encompassing name was needed. Thus, BuiltBy You was born.

More and more homebuyers and renters are seeking out the benefits that come with modern homes, including open space, natural and sustainable materials, and minimalist interior design. In this article, we will dive into the history behind modern architecture, the benefits of choosing a modern home, and why it may be the right choice for you.

DEN homes reflect the perfect blend of innovative design and the natural world. Every decision, from design plans to material selection, reflects our commitment to this fusion. Every material we specify for a DEN build is meticulously chosen, and expands beyond aesthetics or trends. The specified materials represent quality, sustainability, and functionality. 

Explore DEN's unmatched approach to home design, where modern aesthetics meets nature. Learn why homebuyers are choosing DEN's unique blend of natural modernism, and how DEN is bringing natural modernism to Austin, TX through the launch of BuiltBy DEN ATX.

We are excited to announce the launch of BuiltBy DEN Austin, a streamlined homebuilding service managed entirely by DEN. This is a significant milestone as it marks the expansion of BuiltBy DEN beyond the Hudson Valley to meet the distinctive housing needs of the Austin region.

One of the first things you will want to decide on when starting your DEN build is the brand of windows and doors to use in your house. Here, we break down some common questions surrounding the selection of windows and doors for custom-build homes and give you an overview of one of DEN’s preferred brands, Marvin.

DEN partner and general contractor, Jeremy Mayr's long construction and design career spans many states and projects, but all roads have led him back to his home in the Hudson Valley. We recently sat down with Jeremy to hear more about his story, his career, and his partnership with DEN.