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10/26/2026

One of the most difficult things for a client to convey to a contractor is what’s in their head.

But what if you could see your dream project before you ever talked to a contractor?

As technology changes, it is our job to keep up in every industry.

One of my clients has sent me one of the best AI images I’ve seen and thought it was a pretty cool way to use AI.

Here’s how you could do it for your dream project.

1. Start with a rough sketch.

It doesn’t have to be pretty. Draw the room, addition, bathroom, kitchen… whatever you’re thinking about.

2. Upload it to ChatGPT.

Have it help turn your rough idea into a cleaner floor plan or layout.

3. Start adding the details.

Flooring. Cabinets. Wood species. Tile. Paint colors. Fixtures. Countertops.

4. Describe what you want it to feel like.

Modern. Traditional. Mountain. Rustic. Clean. Warm. Dark. Bright.

5. Find inspiration photos.

Pinterest, Google, Houzz… screenshot the things you like and feed those into the conversation.

6. Keep refining it.

Move the wall. Change the cabinets. Try a different floor. Make the shower bigger. Change the fireplace.

Now, one important note…

AI can create things that don’t make sense structurally, financially, or practically. So no, we can’t always take an AI rendering and build it exactly as shown.

But that really isn’t the point.

The point is that it can get us much closer to understanding what you want, much faster.

Instead of spending the first few design meetings trying to explain what’s in your head, we can start with something visual and work toward a version that actually works in the real world.

You’re not trying to create construction drawings, that’s our teams job.

You’re trying to get the idea out of your head and into something you can actually SEE.

Then you can take that vision to your designer or contractor and say…

“This. This is what I’m trying to build!!!”

And from there, we figure out how to make it real.

So let’s try something.

If you could build or remodel ONE thing in your house right now, what would it be?

Drop your dream project in the comments.

Kitchen? Bathroom? Addition? Outdoor living space? Whole house?

I may pick a few and show you what we can come up with.

10/23/2026

Two repeat customers in one week!

No we’re not fixing mistakes, but we are doing another remodel and then a little maintenance TLC project for a rental home.

This is the customer satisfaction we strive for!

10/09/2026

Storms are unpredictable, but being prepared is a choice.

With severe weather heading our way, we put together 10 simple things every homeowner can do to protect their family and their home. They're all on the image above.

Most of these take a few minutes, and they're based on what I just finished at my own house. (Except the gutters...) A little preparation now can save you a lot of headaches later.

Screenshot it, save it, or send it to a neighbor who needs it.

And remember, your safety comes first. Don't put yourself in danger trying to protect your property.

If the storm does cause damage, we're here to help you figure out the next steps.

Stay safe, Western North Carolina!

13 Stripes Construction
📞 828-545-2890

10/03/2026

“It’s a little more than we expected to spend.”

I get it…

You’ve been thinking about remodeling the bathroom, redoing the kitchen, or finally building that house.

You get some numbers together and realize…

It’s a little more than you expected.

So you decide to wait.

Maybe prices will come down.

Maybe interest rates will drop.

Maybe my raise will outpace the cost of living.

The problem is… waiting doesn’t usually make the project cheaper.

Construction costs are made up of a lot more than lumber.

Materials.
Skilled labor.
Subcontractors.
Insurance.
Equipment.
Permits and regulations.

And those costs continue to change.

The National Association of Home Builders reported residential building materials were up 5% year over year, while construction-related services were up 6.2%. Regulatory costs on new homes have increased more than 40% since 2021.

So if the project is a little outside your budget today, simply waiting another year may put it even further outside your budget.

That doesn’t mean you should spend money you don’t have.

It means we should have a different conversation.

What can we change?

Can we adjust the scope?

Can we make different selections?

Can we phase part of the project?

Can we redesign something to get more value out of the money you’re spending?

Or does financing make more sense than waiting?

We now have financing options available through our lending partners that can make starting today more realistic.

For example, with good credit and the right financing structure, a $50,000 project could have an initial payment around $350/month.

Instead of waiting another year or two hoping construction costs come down, you may be able to start the project now, build at today’s costs, and spread the expense out over time.

Financing isn’t the right answer for everyone.

And maybe after we look at everything, the answer really is to wait.

That’s okay too.

But at least then you have a plan instead of hoping construction gets cheaper.

If you have a project you want to do but think it might be a little outside your budget, start a conversation with us.

Let’s look at the project, your budget, and the options available.

You might be closer than you think.

10/02/2026

“We want to build a nice 2,500-square-foot custom home.”

That sounds like a pretty straightforward.

But what does “nice” mean to you?

Insulated vinyl siding?
LP Smartside?
Pre-finished Hardie?

The definition of nice is just as wide as the current Western North Carolina custom-home costs can.

Let’s take a 2,500 square feet home for instance.

$225–$300/SF is $562,500 → $750,000

That’s a $187,500 difference.

$300–$500/SF is $750,000 → $1,250,000

That’s a $500,000 difference.

$500–$740/SF is $1,250,000 → $1,850,000

That’s a $600,000 difference.

They are all 2,500 square feet.

And those differences aren’t necessarily because somebody got ripped off or because one builder charges twice as much as another.

A big part of the problem is that words like “nice,” “custom,” “upgraded,” and “high-end” don’t have prices attached to them.

Your definition of a nice kitchen might be $40,000.

Your builder’s definition might be $80,000.

You might picture $8,000 worth of appliances when you say “nice.”

Someone else might picture $30,000.

We have has clients pick a tub filler out that was more than another clients “upgraded”appliances!

Now let’s multiply those differences across cabinets, countertops, flooring, windows, doors, plumbing fixtures, lighting, tile, appliances and dozens of other selections…

And suddenly you’re not $10,000 over budget.

You’re $150,000 over budget.

That’s one of the biggest reasons we’ve are a design-build company at 13 Stripes Construction.

The last thing we want is to try and built your home on assumptions and then wait until the end to find out what it actually costs.

Before construction begins, we are all on the same page on what we’re building.

We have the plans developed.

We have the major selections made.

We have the team looking at real plans.

We have actual quotes.

And most importantly…

We have the design and your budget to agree before we start building.

Can anyone guarantee that absolutely nothing will ever change during construction?

Of course not.

There can be unforeseen site conditions, owner changes and things nobody could reasonably know beforehand.

But there’s a huge difference between an unforeseen condition…

But finding out halfway through the build that your definition of “nice” was completely different from the allowance somebody put in your contract is a choice.

The cheapest time to solve a budget problem is before we ever break ground.

That’s what design-build is really about.

It’s not just designing your home.

It’s designing a home you can actually afford to build.

13 Stripes Construction
Revolutionizing the Home Building Experience.

09/30/2026

It's easy to say we communicate proactively, handle problems when they come up and trouble shoot them with the clients, but it's great when we hear it from them!

Tired of contractors that don't communicate? Make changes sound like a burden?

Give us a shout.

09/28/2026

What if you love your house… but it just doesn’t work for the way you live anymore?

You love your house.
You love the location.
You love the character.
You love memories you’ve made there.

You just don’t love the way it works anymore.

That was the problem with this kitchen. The kitchen, dining room and living room were all right beside each other… but the walls made them feel like completely separate spaces.

So instead of changing everything, we changed what mattered.

We opened the wall, added the structural support needed, and connected the kitchen to the rest of the home.

Same old house. New home feel.

That’s what a good remodel should do.

It doesn’t have to erase everything you love about your home. It should make the home you already love work better for the way you live today.

If you’re sitting in an older Western North Carolina home thinking, “I love this place… I just wish it…” we should probably talk.

13 Stripes Construction
Revolutionizing the Home Building Experience.

09/25/2026

One of the worst layouts to Ike of the cleanest!

We took this small, dark and cold basement bathroom and made bright, easy access and added heated floors throughout!

What do you guys think?

09/23/2026

Outdoor spaces keep pushing further every year and in WNC, it makes sense!

The beautiful mountain views and with fall right around the corner we understand why.

We're not talking about just a deck, but a full second living area outside.

WNC gives you maybe six good months of true outdoor comfort a year, and people want every bit of it usable, not just a grill and some chairs.

A real covered structure like this is what turns "nice deck" into "we're out here in October too," rain or shine.

Covered area and heat (or even a pizza oven 🤌) make the space enjoyable year round.

If you're planning an addition or outdoor space, think past the summer cookouts.

Let's think about what makes you actually want to be out there year round.

Shoot us a DM.

09/15/2026

How do you stop your contractor from changing the price on you?

You pay for a price.

I know that seems crazy, but what’s crazier to me is the amount of risk on the backend.

The "free estimate" gets rewritten three or four times because nobody actually planned the job.

The free estimate is just a guesstimate.

The scope of work creeps because they guessed at what has to be done.

Costs creep with it.

And by the time you're mid-build, you're the one absorbing the surprises, not the contractor.

Design costs $1,500 to $2,500 depending on the project. Think of it as insurance.

This includes everything you need for your project

✅ Scope of Work
✅ Drawings for permits
✅ Site plans (when applicable).
✅ Renderings so you don’t have to guess what it looks like.
✅ Everything you need so you don’t have to worry.

You have to pay to do it right or you have to pay to do it twice.

As a third generation builder, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this and seen homeowners paying twice.

If the number changes after you sign off, it's because you changed something or we hit unseen conditions nobody could've predicted.

That's it.

Guaranteed price.

No change orders unless you want them.

That's the 13 Stripes Standard.

Want to see what your design would look like?

Give us a shout.

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Asheville, NC

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http://www.13StripesConstruction.com/

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