Shelton Custom Homes Blog

Winter in Texas doesn’t bring piles of snow like it might in other states, but that doesn’t mean it’s a smooth ride for builders. Cold mornings, wet conditions, and shorter days still reshape how each phase of construction plays out. For a custom home builder in...

The holidays bring plenty of excitement—family time, celebrations, and a new year just around the corner. But if you’re in the middle of building a home, this season can add a few curves to the road. It’s completely normal if the holidays delay your build timeline a...

When you’re building a home from the ground up, you get to make a lot of smart decisions ahead of time. One that often gets skipped? Planning for pets right from the start. Your dog, cat, or other animal isn’t just along for the ride—they're part of the family. And...

A mudroom might seem like just another hallway or back entry, but when it’s done right, it becomes one of the most useful rooms in a home. This space can take on some of the messiest parts of the day—muddy shoes, wet jackets, backpacks, pet supplies—and give them a...

That feeling of overwhelm usually kicks in right around the halfway point. Framing is done, walls are going up, and suddenly, it’s your turn to make decisions that affect every room in your future home. Cabinets, floor stain, wall color, backsplash tile—everywhere you...

As a house nears the finish line in its build, it’s easy to think the big work is done. The walls are up. The floors are in. The cabinets look great. But this is exactly when those smaller details start to matter more than ever. This is where walkthroughs come into...

When people talk about building a custom home, most think about finishes, layouts, or materials. But long before construction ramps up, something much simpler can slow things down: how easy it is to get on and off the site. Site access might not sound exciting, but it...

The moment your home's blueprints are approved, things start to feel very real. That plan, once an idea on paper, now sets everything in motion. It’s exciting, but it can also leave you wondering what happens next. After blueprint approval, the job site starts...

Families are getting creative about how they live. For many, the idea of everyone having their own home no longer makes the most sense. Grandparents move in. Young adults return after college. Grown children bring their kids for longer stays. That’s where multi-gen...

A full-time job can keep you busy, but it doesn’t have to stop your dream of building a home. This question comes up a lot, and it’s easy to understand why. When your weekdays are filled with meetings or commuting, it’s hard to imagine how you’d have time to build...