Partnering with your builder for the best results Homebuilding has changed significantly over the last hundred years, especially since the 1950s, when the housing industry boomed after World War II. Building a home in a classic, hands-on way is far from...
Tested and proven work, products, and materials As a professional builder, we understand the importance of meeting or exceeding the expectations of our homebuyers. We stay current with trends in residential design and construction. We offer choices that fit...
Beware the disorganized builder Investing in the design and construction of a new home is a daunting task—and something most people do just once or maybe twice in a lifetime. The last thing you need is a builder who doesn't have it together. Why does that...
The least expensive option may not be the best value Choosing a home builder based on the lowest cost per square foot or the lowest sales price may not provide the best value. For an investment so important to your family’s future, the least expensive option...
Francis M. Payne III (aka “Mike”, “Big Mike”, “Mike Sr”), who founded Payne & Payne Builders in 1993 alongside his brother, Dave, passed away on the morning of 12-25-24. He leaves behind his wife of 28 years, Annie, four sons, Mike (Gina), Eric (Lia), Dave...
Many of us enjoy the ambience of the winter season. However, the snow and cold that creates that atmoshpere can have disastrous effects on your home. Ice dams are the result of normal heat loss from your home melting the bottom layers of snow on your roof. Cold air...
Building Success 101Professional builders do what is needed to keep everyone out of harm’s way There's no getting around it: construction can be a hazardous job. We say "can be" because professional builders respect those hazards and equip and train their workers to...
Specialization and focus are the keys to being the best. In response to many requests, Payne & Payne began serving clients with renovations and additions in the late 2000’s, complimenting and building upon their well-known custom home brand. Entering the...
Some tips for getting the most from this important step Most builders are happy to provide a list of people for whom they have recently built homes. They encourage prospective clients to call these references and ask about their experience and level of...
The electrical system is a hidden key to high performance From time to time, people in the building business will compare the parts of a house to a living body. For example, a home’s structural frame may be described as a skeletal system, comparing the home’s...