Universal Design Features for Doors & Windows

Universal design is a concept that caters around creating a home for everyone. No matter a resident’s age, abilities, or handicaps, universal design doors and windows are meant to keep the home safe, comfortable, and beautiful. In addition to the latter attributes, windows and doors that are installed using universal design best practices will require little […]

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What is CAPS Certification?

Thanks to the Great Recession, advances in healthcare raising the average life expectancy, and other factors, the senior housing landscape has changed in recent years. Baby Boomers are increasingly preferring to stay in their homes rather than move into senior care facilities. In fact, homeowners aged 55 and older account for half of all home […]

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Bellaire Builder, Legal Eagle Contractors, Co. Wins National Remodeling Award for a unique “Pneumatic Vacuum Elevator” Project

Continuing to set new standards of professionalism, 77 companies from across the United States were named winners at the 2019 Chrysalis Awards for Remodeling Excellence. The entries were judged on the overall design, the creative use of space and materials, and the degree to which the project enhanced the original structure. Legal Eagle’s project consisted […]

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A Guide to Dome Homes

We recently recapped our experience visiting the home of two of our customers, which happens to be a dome home. As architecture junkies, we were blown away by the engineering principle of a rounded domicile that is incredibly sturdy without needing any load-bearing walls on the inside. But we thought that it might be helpful to give […]

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10 Ways You Can Save Money Building Your Custom Home

Building a custom home doesn’t have to cost you a small fortune. In fact, with a bit of cost-effective planning, a well-defined budget, and an economical approach, you can build the home of your dreams, all while saving money during each phase. From choosing a smart design, to selecting the right builder, avoiding common mistakes, and knowing where to purchase your materials, […]

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