Category: KRM Homes
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Building a Custom Home in Rural Iowa: A Guide
Dreaming of Building a Home in Rural Iowa? Here’s What You Need to Know. Central Iowa is home to the fastest-growing metro area in the Midwest. While the Des Moines area offers many opportunities, rural central Iowa is also a fantastic place to build your dream home. Maybe you know you’re looking for a slower…
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Custom vs. Spec Homes: A Guide to Choosing the Right One
We’re Breaking Down the Pros & Cons of Each Option You know you want to move into a brand-new home, but you’re not sure which route to take. Would you be better off designing your own custom home from scratch? Or would a fully built “spec” home provide the move-in ready option you need? As…
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Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist: Winter
Keep Your Home Safe & Warm With These 7 Winterization Tips From your pipes to your windows to your heating system, your home works hard during the winter. That’s why it’s important to make sure your home is operating like it should when the snow piles up or the temperature drops below zero. At KRM…
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Understanding Your Custom Home Proposal
Not All Proposals Are the Same. Here’s What to Know Before You Sign. Accepting your proposal is an exciting milestone in the custom home building process. Officially putting your dreams in writing makes them feel concrete, even though construction hasn’t started yet. Aside from the official contract, your project proposal is the most important document…
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Interior Design for Custom Homes
At KRM Custom Homes, we see interior design as more than just a step. It’s a guiding philosophy that lasts throughout the home building process.
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How to Finance a Custom Home in Iowa
Our Guide to Construction Loans & New Home Mortgages Designing and personalizing your dream home is fun and exciting. But getting down to the nuts-and-bolts of pricing and paperwork may feel like the opposite. If this is your first time building a home, the financing process may seem especially intimidating. At KRM Custom Homes, we…
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15 Modern Luxury Master Bathroom Design Ideas
Get Inspired With These High-End Master Bathroom Ideas for Your Custom Home Your master bathroom has the potential to be so much more than a quick pit stop. When done right, they’re inviting spaces that bring moments of peace into your busy day. When you’re designing your custom home, there are endless ways to make…
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How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom Home?
Here’s Exactly What to Expect During the Custom Homebuilding Process in Iowa. Dreaming of a custom home often comes with one big question: “How long does the building process really take?” We all know that homes aren’t built in a day. But waiting can still be the hardest part of the process. In more than…
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When Is the Best Time of Year to Build a Custom Home in Iowa?
When Is the Best Season to Build Your Des Moines Area Home? It All Depends on These Factors. If you ask someone when the best time is to start building a home, many people will tell you it’s around the spring. Now that summer is approaching, you may wonder if you’re too late. We’ve got…
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17 Modern Luxury Kitchen Design Ideas for Your Custom Home
Want to Turn Your Kitchen Into a Luxury Kitchen? Check Out These Inspirational Techniques. When you’re building a custom home, your kitchen is at the heart of it. Designing a luxury kitchen invites you to create a space that’s beautiful but also functional. It’s a room that has the potential to serve not only as…