
Speculative vs. Fully Custom Windows
The difference between a speculative and a fully custom window is not the opening. It is the glass, the hardware, the joinery, and the money.
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The difference between a speculative and a fully custom window is not the opening. It is the glass, the hardware, the joinery, and the money.
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A custom pool house is a small house: foundation, structure, plumbing, mechanicals, and finishes, built to the standard of the main house.
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The costly mistakes in custom home building happen on a screen, not in the field. How Hobbs coordinates the trades in design development, before a wall goes up.
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Scott Hobbs breaks down what a custom home really costs: the window package, the mechanical systems, the finishes, and where the money actually goes.
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Marble countertops where no two slabs share the same veining, hand scraped hardwood, and architectural details drawn for one house only.
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Designing Paradise: Secrets to Elite Landscape Architecture Luxury landscaping transcends traditional gardening to become a bespoke art form, crafting…
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The Evolution of Home Entertainment Spaces Technology is evolving – and so has the concept of the home entertainment space. Once just simple areas…
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As you know, it has been very cold for the past few weeks and will get extremely cold over the next few days. While your house has been built to the highest…
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Architectural and Design Trends in Luxury Homes What makes a luxury home true LUXURY? Defined by several key factors that set it apart from standard homes,…
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Things to Consider When Building or Renovating a Waterfront Property in Greenwich, CT Nestled along the Long Island Sound, the New England town of…
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An Overview of Architecture in New Canaan, CT How the Past Has Shaped the Style of Today’s Homes While known for its serene landscapes and affluent suburban…
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Renovating an Antique Home How Custom Home Builders Can Transform Classic Charm Into Modern Luxury Whether it’s the desire to preserve history or you have…
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Architectural Spotlight: Signature Styles of Luxury Homes in CT, NY, NJ, and the Hamptons Luxury home design is a thing of beauty! Blending functionality…
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Inside the World of Ultra-Luxury Estate Design Welcome to the world of “champagne wishes and caviar dreams.” Like the homes featured on the iconic show,…
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Property & Project Overview Built in 1925, “Chimney Corner” is a historic Georgian Revival waterfront home nestled on a cove of the same name off Long…
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For ultra-high-net-worth families, building a home is about creating a legacy, not just a dream residence. A well-planned estate becomes a symbol of family…
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The strongest luxury home design trends in 2026 are practical, personal, and built for long-term ownership. The best ideas reach past surface decoration and…
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New England has one of the country’s richest records of residential design, from Gothic Revival cottages and Shingle Style houses to Gilded Age estates and…
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A measured look at where custom residential construction is moving from inside a family-owned builder that has been working with architects, designers, and…
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Hobbs Inc. is dedicated to historic home renovation, committed to preserving the past while building for the future. Our approach to historic home…
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