Planning Your Custom Retirement Home: Essential Aging-in-Place Considerations
Your dream home should grow with you, not limit you. Whether you're planning your custom retirement home or looking…
Multigenerational Custom Homes in Northern Michigan
Designing Multigenerational Custom Homes: Features for Today's Extended Family Living Multigenerational living is experiencing a renaissance in Northern Michigan's…
Seasonal Maintenance Guide for Waterfront Homes
The sparkling waters of Northern Michigan create a spectacular backdrop for waterfront living and an extraordinary lifestyle opportunity that…
Pre-Construction Planning Tips: Building Your Dream Custom Home in Northern Michigan
The journey to your dream home begins long before the first shovel breaks ground. At Lakeshore Custom Homes, we've…
Northern Michigan Outdoor Living: Enhance Your Space with Wrap-around Porches, Covered Patios, Sunrooms, Decks, and More
Are you looking for a home that provides a unique and unforgettable living experience? Look no further than Lakeshore…
Advantages of Spray Foam Insulation in New Homes
Updated 12/15/2023 Are you building a new home and considering which insulation to use? With so many new home…
Lake House Zoning Considerations
Updated 11/26/2024 Before you can begin construction of your new lake house, you must apply for a building permit.…
Must Have Design Features for Your Northern Michigan Custom Home
(Updated 3/22/2022) Planning and designing your new custom home should include features and details that will make your home…
Building an Energy Efficient Custom Home
(Updated 9/16/25) Energy Efficiency Considerations for Northern Michigan Custom Homes When planning your Northern Michigan custom home, energy efficiency…
Moisture Control for Your Northern Michigan Custom Home
Moisture control is one of the most critical concerns when building a quality custom home. Northern Michigan’s climate has…
Northern Michigan Smart Homes
When planning a custom home in Northern Michigan, regardless if it is your primary residence, seasonal, or a weekend…
Keeping it Clean – New Construction House Cleaning
Updated 6/24/2024 At Lakeshore Custom Homes, we take great pride in maintaining clean and organized job sites throughout construction.…
Choosing Siding For Your Custom Home
Siding is also one of the first things you notice about a home; it can and should be beautiful!…
Choosing Windows For Your Custom Home
(Updated 2/12/2023) Choosing windows is one of the most important decisions when designing your custom home. Windows play a…
Shoreline Erosion Control
(Updated 2/13/2023) If you own a lake house, you are most likely well aware of rising water levels in…
Lakehouse Foundations and Septic Systems
It is said that you are never more than six miles from a body of water in Michigan. Michigan…