The truth about building a new home? It is not quick, it is not neat and it is not easy. It cannot be done in 48 hours or even 6 weeks. It s not a reality TV show, it is reality. Throughout a well run home building or large scale renovation project there may be… [Read More]
Paint picking (better than other kinds of picking)
So things are moving along pretty quickly and now the fun stuff starts. THE FINISHES!!! You know, trim and tile and light fixtures and door knobs. But first comes… the paint. The thing everyone loves to hate. Picking out the perfect paint color. Walk into a paint store and hyperventilate from all the color choices…. [Read More]
Whole Lotta Fixin Going On!
Well folks, things have moved into hyper-drive on this custom home in Andersonville. I visited this “old home to new home” project this past week and could not believe the amount of activity and the number of contractors all working at the same time. If I saw it on TV I would think it was… [Read More]
DRYWALL – ok, still not too exciting, but we are getting there.
To date on our quest for a spectacular new custom home in Andersonville: we have ripped everything out, added new walls and sub-floors, installed all new mechanicals in the walls, and sprayed in insulation. Along with about 100 other little projects along the way…and now we have…DRYWALL! Now those of you with no vision,… [Read More]
Amazing Roscoe Village Home
An amazing, modern custom home in Chicago’s Roscoe Village neighborhood. Effective collaboration between the homeowners and Follyn Builders results in a beautiful custom home. A true testament to the difference a talented Chicago new home builder can make to every project. Click on our potfolio page to see our full photo gallery.