Cinco de Mayo is upon us! Margaritas are always a hit on this Latin holiday, but why not try something a little different this year. Start with the always-delicious classic margarita recipe, add a little special something and voilà - a French Margarita.

This spring has been such an exciting time at DH Custom Homes. We’re enjoying our busiest building season yet.  Business is on the rise throughout the St. Louis real estate market and activity at DH Custom Homes is no exception. With five digs already started since the New Year and seven more scheduled to begin, it’s shaping up to be a banner year!

We recently completed a lower level finish in Fenton with a special twist. A family came to us with a desire to completely re-imagine their lower level. They wanted to include a rec room, wet bar, half-bath and exercise room. We love a challenge so we dove right in! In addition to the interior changes, we decided to make a BIG change with a BIGGER impact to the exterior wall and surrounding area. 

Spring is in full swing! DH Custom Homes is starting TWO custom homes in a week! We’re so thrilled to be working on both of these projects. They each present their own unique challenges – and you know us – we love a challenge.Read on for a run-down on each of these exciting builds.

We’ve been enjoying a whirlwind of activity at The Summit at BaratHaven for some time now. Just last week, we closed on a customized Durham home in the picturesque community.

The Durham is a ranch design with several customization options - Optional 2nd master suite, outdoor living space with stone see-through fireplace, and more!

DH Custom Homes offers cost-conscious solutions for the modern homeowner. There are many benefits to vinyl windows, but homeowners often prefer the look of wood windows with casing. They like the polished finish that speaks of quality and attention to detail. At DH Custom Homes, we’ve created a solution to give homeowners the best of both worlds – the look of wood windows and casing but without the extra cost.

Just because you have an in-grade basement doesn’t mean you can’t have a luxurious finished lower level filled with natural light and an exterior view. A recent renovation on a local home includes features to bring many upgrades to an in-grade basement.

More and more homeowners are opting for open floor plans which allow for one expansive space for the kitchen, family and dining rooms. Kim Schilling of Archway Cabinetry & Design shares some of the big trends from 2011 and what to look forward to in 2012.

The weather right now may be unseasonably warm, but it won't last forever. Make sure you're prepared for winter weather ahead.

As the children of a home builder, my siblings and I spent many a vacation touring homes from every era possible. I think it’s in this spirit that we’ve developed such an appreciation for the historical development of the American home. Personally, I love anything from the 1920s through the 1970s!  And it’s a huge influence on my taste in Christmas décor – kitschy, indeed.