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A few weeks ago, we were approached about putting together a blog post on the topic of accessibility considerations when planning your construction project. As this is a topic that many people do not consider or think about when planning their

Design Trends for 2018 In our previous AFT Construction post, we began discussing design trends for 2018 by focusing on the kitchen. In this post, we will expand our discussion to include trends throughout the home that we will see at AFT

Kitchen Design Trends for 2018 In celebration of the new year 2018, we are dedicating a few blog posts to the building and design trends we will see the remainder of this year and beyond. In this post, we will focus on the kitchen. It is often

We are going to do something a little different for this blog post. A few weeks ago we were approached by QuoteWizard about doing a post on how roofs can impact the cost and your ability to obtain a homeowners insurance. So this post will be a guest

Sustainable and Green Building Materials A few weeks ago, we were approached about doing a blog post on using sustainable and green building materials as the demand and selection of such materials continues to increase. However, many of these

Designing Your Arizona Outdoor Kitchen In AFT Construction’s previous blog post, we provided some ways to turn your ordinary backyard into a sanctuary with creating an outdoor kitchen as one of the suggestions. In this post, we will dive deeper into

Making Your Backyard a Sanctuary Near Phoenix AZ It is no secret that Arizona is ranked at the top of states with the most days of sunshine per year. One of the benefits of living in the Phoenix AZ area is the climate with mild winters and an

Overseeding For Year-Round Green Grass In Arizona, we are blessed to have an abundance of sunshine and weather that affords the opportunity to have a yard full of green grass throughout the year. However, with the extreme heat in the summer and mild

Smart Home Series – Lighting and Thermostats In our last blog post, we discussed security related smart home products such as locks, doorbells, and camera systems. Continuing the smart home series, this post will discuss smart home products for

 Smart Home Series – Security One of the new buzzwords when it comes to home features is “smart” home. However, you may be wondering what exactly makes a home “smart” and what are some good smart home products that you should consider. Put simply, a

Home Electrical Outlet Trends When most people think of home trends, especially in terms of technology, electrical outlets rarely come to mind. After all, an electrical outlet is just something to plug in a lamp, countertop appliance, or your mobile

Cooktop Showdown – Gas vs. Electric vs. Induction A few weeks ago, some of our team members at A Finer Touch Construction were invited to the Monogram Design Center in Chicago. It not only gave us the opportunity to be trained on all of the Monogram

What’s the difference between a conventional oven and convection oven? If you are building a new home, remodeling your kitchen, or just in the market for a new oven, one feature to consider is whether you should buy a standard conventional oven or

A Finer Touch Construction's Feature on House Tour by Ceasarstone A Finer Touch Construction was featured as a House Tour on Ceasarstone's website The Interior Collective.  You can check out the article by following this

Finding Interior Design Inspiration Online If you are like many people, the desire to design your new home or update a space in your existing home is often met with the daunting task of figuring out where to start and the style you want to achieve.

Natural Grass vs. Artificial Turf in Arizona Part of living in Arizona is designing your landscape to withstand the climate, especially the harsh Arizona summers and frequent drought conditions. Many people plan for this by utilizing xeriscape

Choosing the Right Window Frame Material When building a new home or replacing windows in your existing home, there are several types and styles of windows to choose from. In addition to deciding on the style of window you want – sliding, casement,