Ideas, Tips, Advice, Oh My!

​We use our blog to frequently share tips with our readers for how to make the custom home building and remodeling experience go smoothly. 
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Sure, you've probably heard a nightmare remodeling story or two that could give you cold feet about going through the experience yourself. 

People choose to move for a number of reasons: the desire to be in a particular neighborhood, the need for more space, a corporate relocation--the list could go on and on.

Regardless of why you're moving, one of the most critical decisions that you'll need to make with your home search is whether to buy a new construction home or purchase an existing property.

And, if you do choose to go the new construction route, you could take the hunt for your dream home one step further and build your own custom home.

​As the year comes to a close, our team at Empire Custom Builders is reflecting on the successful projects completed in 2015.

We frequently use our blog to keep you informed of the latest trends in custom home building; however, these trends typically include homes throughout the country and are not specific to Central Florida.

​Whether you're going through the custom home building process or have recently had a home inspection completed on an older home, one topic that has certainly come up is the Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor, otherwise known as GFCI. 
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GFCI refers to an unintentional flow of electricity between an electrical current and a grounded surface. If you don't have some form of protection in place, anyone that comes in contact with the energized part could be shocked. Without GFCI protection, someone holding a broken electrical cord from a hair dryer could be electrocuted if they touched a plumbing fixture, for example.