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Planning for Accessibility

July 22, 2022
When we design and build custom homes for our clients, we very deliberately take the long view. We want to build generational homes that serve our clients’ families for decades. Because of that, one of the things we often try to account for, that people often overlook, is long-term accessibility. People who have mobility challenges […]
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Is there a right or wrong approach to styling your custom home?

One thing people struggle with when working on the interior design of their custom dream homes is figuring out their own style. Traditional? Modern? Rustic? Modern Farmhouse? Boho? Minimalist? Contemporary? Industrial? Coastal? Scandinavian? Honestly, the list of design styles is almost as long as a list of people who are interested in them, or scared […]
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Interior Design: What to do Inside Your Custom Home

People hear the words “construction” and “build” and immediately their minds go to big equipment, raw materials, power tools—the process of putting up a structure. And they’re right! But our process is called “Design/Build” for a reason, and it’s not just the blueprint of a house. The final design of the interior of your custom […]
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How Does Dotty Brothers Construction Work With Build Code and Ordinances?

October 29, 2020
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How involved can I be in the design of my new home?

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I'm planning on building my dream home. Where do I start?

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Caring For Your Home

July 31, 2020
Caring For Your Home A monthly guide for caring for your home At Dotty Brothers, we pride ourselves on building your dream home, and we build them to last for generations, without much work from you. Our clients know they can reach out to us any time their homes do need maintenance. While your Dotty […]
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How Long Is Building A Home Going To Take?

 Every custom-built home is unique. Every client is one of a kind. But all of them, at some point, ask the same question: "How long is building a home going to take?"
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On Careful Design

People have a hard time believing us when we tell them Design is the hard part. We get it: seeing people hauling drywall or large sheathing looks exhausting. The tat-tat-tat-tat of the heavy coil roofing nailer sounds like a lot of work. And it definitely is! The difference is that those tasks are being performed […]
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A Message From Dotty Brothers

March 19, 2020
Like all of you, Dotty Brothers has been monitoring coronavirus (COVID-19) and the impact of the pandemic on our families, employees, community, and the world. This impact continues to evolve and we are committed to taking measures that will: ensure the safety of our employees, business partners, and customers mitigate the spread of the coronavirus […]
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