Shelton Custom Homes Blog

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...

Building a custom home takes time. And when you're right in the middle of it, that time can feel like forever. You're picking materials, reviewing layouts, waiting for permits, maybe even watching the weather delay progress. It can be a test of patience. But when the...

Fall can seem like the perfect time to start building. The summer heat has faded, the holidays haven’t quite arrived, and the crisp air feels like a good start to something new. But we’ve seen how quickly this season can cause problems on a job site when people skip...

Before any concrete is poured or framing begins, a build site has to prove it’s ready. That means solid ground, cleared space, and all the right checks completed—above and below the surface. It's a stage that’s often underestimated but lays the groundwork for...

Building on open land can feel like a dream—more space, more privacy, fewer neighbors, and sometimes even family property passed down from generations. It’s the kind of place where kids can roam free and mornings feel quiet and unrushed. But breaking ground in a rural...

Changing plans during a custom home build might sound stressful, but it’s more common than people think. Sometimes it starts with a spark of inspiration. Other times, a family needs something different once they walk the space and feel how it flows. Maybe you want...

Building a home should feel like building your life into it. When you design from the ground up, the choices you make shape how the home feels, moves, and lives with you long-term. A lot of people wonder how much control they actually have during a custom build. Can...