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A Renovation Begins: Gadsden House
What’s ahead for the Gadsden House? This begins a series detailing the progress of our latest historic renovation project on the downtown Charleston peninsula. It’s a big project for us,
Building in Energy Efficiency
The “El Dorado ” of house design, aside from livability and shelter from Mother Nature’s occasional wrath, is a house that uses no energy in its construction or daily operation.
Charleston SC: Building & Zoning – An Introduction
The City of Charleston controls development by a number of means, one of which is by allowing only certain types of development in certain neighborhoods or street frontages. How a
Build in Downtown Charleston
By Charlie Letts, Planning & Development Coordinator – Luxury Simplified Construction One of the many joys of homeownership is the freedom to make improvements and updates to your property as
Charleston Reborn: Breathing New Life into Historical Homes
Charleston SC is a city built on history. The morning commute takes residents past towering centuries-old church steeples. Sunday bicycle rides twist and turn through narrow, ancient alleyways, and picnic
Green Houses & “Green Homes”
These days, there is a huge push to make our homes more environmentally friendly. Not only is living in an eco-conscious house, condo, or apartment the ethical choice, but it’s
Building your Dream Home in Charleston
The tight inventory of existing homes in Charleston, SC is driving many would-be homebuyers to build a brand new one to fit their needs. Sure, Charleston provides an amazing array
Lessons Learned Through A Renovation In Charleston SC
A renovation project in downtown Charleston can provide a mini-lesson in historical building techniques. We come across this frequently, as we did in a recent renovation project on the East
A Traditional Timber Frame Raising In Charleston SC
If you’ve ever seen an old-fashioned “barn raising “, whether in person or on TV, you more than likely have an idea of what it encompasses. Skilled craftsmen, using techniques
4 Challenges Of Historic Charleston Homes
Top 4 Challenges of historic Charleston homes South of Broad, and solutions to them! While nothing compares to living in one of the beautiful homes South of Broad, they come with
Termites & Historic Restoration In Charleston – What You Should Know
So you’ve started the historic restoration of your grand purchase in downtown Charleston. You WILL find termites – that remains an indisputable fact. There are two types of termites that
Remodeling Your Charleston SC Home? Do It Wisely
If you are contemplating remodeling your home then there are some basic concepts worth considering before embarking on such a process. Remember that you can remodel with the expectation of