PhD Contracting Corner
The World of Home Building & Remodeling Simplified
Our New Team Member, Mark
Please welcome Mark to the PhD Homes Team! Mark grew up in New England and after graduating high school there he went straight into the United States Army. In the U.S. Army he trained in mechanical-related fields, traveled Europe and obtained a Military Advanced...
Don’t Make These Mistakes
When planning a remodel project, homeowners should be aware that efforts to save money on their project sometimes make the project more expensive and challenging. Frequently people think that buying construction material themselves will save them money. This is false....
We Have Technology
Everyone seems to be talking about technology, and the home building industry can be included in the discussion; with the rapid increase in innovations. Home technology is cross-generational from retirees to first-time home buyers. Smart phones are keeping us...
Renovating – Build Smart!
Thinking of remodeling a kitchen or bathroom in your home? Looking to add something new and exciting? Many of our customers are not sure what projects are best for resale or how much is smart to invest into their home. There are definitely certain projects that will...
Let’s Make a Plan
As we head into the holidays, I start to think about the New Year and planning for next year. As I look forward, I must stress to anyone who is considering remodeling or building a house that they need to plan ahead. Because of the damage caused by hurricanes, many...
Tearing it Down
The trend that is growing across the country at a rapid rate is teardowns. The definition is when someone buys an existing home then demolishes and replaces it with a new one. Last year, 10.2% of all single family houses built in the country qualified as a teardown...
2017 Lumber Forecast
There is good and bad news in the home building industry this quarter. The good news is that it is a very hot market for residential new building and remodeling in Scottsdale. The not so good news is that building material costs are increasing across the country, most...
Let Your Light Shine Bright
And Longer with this Simple Upgrade. Over the past year our clients have been investing in their homes by making improvements. Home values have been increasing rapidly in the Phoenix area, so this is a smart investment. One type of home improvement that we provide is...
Build Clean: Remodeling Reinvented
PhD Homes Invests In Your Health and Home! When I was at the Builder’s Show in Las Vegas last month, I ran across a unique product that reinvents remodeling by solving one of the top concerns for homeowners – the mess! I purchased a machine called the BuildClean Dust...
Build Smart: Beautifying Your Backyard
Beautify Your Backyard The Smart Way! Spring is in the air, and summer is almost here for all of us who live in Arizona. Lately we have had many requests from our clients to assist them in expanding and remodeling their backyard living areas. In the Phoenix area, we...
Build Smart Flooring: Anything But Boring!
Choosing The Right Flooring For Your Needs Almost all of the remodel projects that we bid and work on have something to do with flooring. “How do I choose the best flooring” is one of the most common questions we hear. When choosing between the main options of...
Build Smart Countertops: Pull Out All the Stops
Autumn is here, and I am feeling very positive about 2017. I think that Precision Home Development is going to have its best year since I opened the business in October of 2007. Remodelers across the country are predicting that this is going to be the best year for...
Thank You Clients!
Getting Ready for the Holidays The holidays are almost here, and the New Year is around the corner. It is hard to believe that 2016 is close to being over. This time of year it always seems that all of our ongoing projects have a deadline of Thanksgiving or the second...
Do You Walk the Walk? Check Out New Rooftop Walk Decks!
Spring is here, and it seems like everyone is hanging out in the backyard thinking about how they can improve their surroundings. The phones have been ringing! We have quite a few clients inquiring about adding roof walk decks to there current home. The great thing...
Waking to Wall Coverings
Happy New Year everyone! It is time to get back to work and see what is new and exciting for 2017. Wall coverings are an evolving recent trend in home design. Designers and homeowners are applying many types of unique materials on interior walls, and they look great!...
Happy New Year
I believe that what is important as we head into this New Year is how to deal with change, and that focusing on minor issues such as the latest monthly color trend is not as important. As the world and life changes around us, we are constantly dealing with the...
We Are Moving
We Are Growing! PhD Homes has been keeping up with demand along with keeping an eye on quality. We will be relocating to larger offices on the other side of the Scottsdale Airpark at 8350 E. Evans Road. Our new office is twice as large as our current location and...