Palmer Custom Builders

01/31/2025

Check your chimney. Whether it’s large or tiny, traditional or modern, winter is not when you want it to malfunction. Look for animal nests or cracks in the masonry.

01/30/2025

Most people think of raking leaves as a spring chore, but make sure you keep up with it over winter to avoid mold and keep your grass healthy.

01/30/2025

🚨 Hidden Fire Hazard in Your Home? 🚨

Squirrels may look cute, but they can pose a serious fire risk if they invade your attic or crawl space! 🏡🔥 From chewed electrical wiring to flammable nests, these pests can cause major damage. Learn how to identify, remove, and prevent squirrel infestations to keep your Charlotte home safe!

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Squirrels in your attic or crawl space can be a hidden fire hazard. Learn how to identify, remove, and prevent infestations to protect your Charlotte home.

01/29/2025

Where do butterflies go in winter? Most of them enter dormant stages akin to hibernation as caterpillars, eggs, pupae, or even adult butterflies. Use these winter months to plan your butterfly garden for the spring.

01/28/2025

You might not think about bees in winter, but planting flowers like zinnias when you can will help them get through the winter when the weather warms enough for them to leave their hives.

01/27/2025

Don’t forget to fill your bird feeders in winter, when food is more scarce. You might just attract some new friends.

01/24/2025

Colorful cabinets are all the rage when it comes to 2025 kitchen design. We recommend following this trend in small doses - perhaps a kitchen island - and that you choose a color you can live with for quite a few years.

01/23/2025

Spaces that blur the line between outdoors and indoors by extending living space are on trend for 2025.

01/22/2025

Softer kitchens are a trend for 2025. This one featured in Elle has fabric light fixtures to soften the hard surfaces. You can also get the looks with kitchen textiles, accessories and plants.

01/21/2025

Need some motivation to refresh your space? Sherwin-Williams is running a winter sale through Jan. 27 offering 30% off select paints and 15% off select supplies.

01/20/2025

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.
On this day and always, let us choose love over hate.

01/17/2025

This year, resolve to work with a professional! If a Charlotte home remodeling project is on your calendar for 2025, we suggest you work with a trusted professional. Palmer Custom Builders is proud to be recognized for being a member of NARI of Greater Charlotte for 20 years. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry is a trade association for quality remodelers and adjacent trades, a resource for homeowners seeking ethical remodelers, and conducts philanthropic outreach to the Charlotte community.

01/16/2025

Powder rooms are designed to become immersive experiences in 2025, layering on color and texture as shown in this photo from House Beautiful.

01/15/2025

Black is back when it comes to bathroom accents in 2025. We like this elegant Nero Marquina tile from Ann Sacks that moves effortlessly between modern and classic design.

01/14/2025

Spa-like features remain at the top of homeowners’ wishlists when it comes to their primary bathrooms. This one featured on Decorilla blends natural and luxurious elements seamlessly to create the feel of an escape.

01/13/2025

January is the perfect time to check the batteries in your smoke detectors and to make sure fire extinguishers are up to date.

01/11/2025

✨ Transform your home in 2025! ✨ Discover the top Charlotte home design trends shaping stylish, sustainable, and functional living. From energy-efficient upgrades and smart home integration to biophilic elements and wellness-focused spaces, these ideas are perfect for creating your dream home. 🏡

Explore Charlotte's top home design trends, from sustainable remodeling to smart tech, biophilic design, and wellness-focused living.

01/10/2025

January is the perfect time to plan a kitchen remodel. Many retailers are running major appliance sales this month, like this suite of appliances from Maytag.