Anyone who knows my mother knows what a wonderful, sweet caring person she is. My mother is a tireless giver. She always places the wants and needs of others before her wants and needs. My mother is smart and I have no doubt that she would have been wildly successful had she chosen to enter the [...]
Maybe it’s a sign of the times, but it seems these days that alternative energy is on everyone’s mind when making decisions regarding utility costs and household sustainability. Solar energy is now one of the most visible—and accessible—of these alternative resources and is an important option to consider when you’re purchasing a custom home. Is Solar [...]
Described as crafting character in a Tennessean story, a partnership between Carbine & Associates and Narrow Gate Artisans is supporting young men learning carpentry while yielding beautiful architectural elements for Carbine custom home building through a faith-based mentorship program. Carbine & Associates VP of Operations Daryl Walny is partnering with Narrow Gate Artisans to produce [...]
Nothing is as refreshing on a hot summer day in Middle Tennessee than jumping into the pool. Though the chlorine pool remains the industry standard, the saltwater alternative has gained popularity in recent years as more homeowners install them; people even convert their existing chlorine pools over to saltwater systems. Should You Choose a Standard Pool [...]
As one of Tennessee’s premier custom homebuilders, you might expect us to say that everyone should buy a custom home – but that’s just not the case. Custom homes aren’t right for everyone, so in some cases, it’s best for buyers to look for production homes or existing homes that meet their needs. A production home [...]
Not your mother’s countertop, fresh choices for counters are gaining popularity including quartz-based says Carbine’s Vice President of Operations Daryl Walny. He was recently interviewed for USA Today Home magazine and reflected younger homeowners are leaning toward the manmade products. Now on newsstands nationwide, USA Today Home Magazine writer Hollie Deese asked Carbine’s Daryl [...]
As one of Middle Tennessee’s premier custom homebuilders, we get a lot of questions about flooring (including how to take care of hardwoods, which sustainable materials to use and more). One thing we haven’t really touched on yet is cork, which is one of the hottest trends in flooring design this year. So what do you [...]
Interior design tastemakers and social media influencers from throughout the Southeast have been selected for the Nashville area’s inaugural House for Hope Designer Show House partnering with builder, Carbine & Associates, with a goal of yielding over $100,000 for children’s charities. Builders of the 2013 Traditional Home magazine house and the HGTV® Smart Home in Nashville, [...]
Most people who choose to build a custom home in Nashville or the surrounding communities know that it’s important to interview builders before making a commitment. But, what are you supposed to ask and will the builders mind if you show up with a laundry list of questions? First things first: a good builder won’t hesitate [...]
Once you’ve moved into your beautiful dream home in Middle Tennessee, it pays to take good care of your hardwood floors – but how, exactly, are you supposed to protect them from everyday wear and tear? How to Clean Hardwood Floors When your hardwood floors are new, they look spectacular… but when scuffs and scratches take [...]