Latest Design & Build Process · 10 November 2026 · 7 min read

What Is a Healthy Home? A Guide to Building a Healthier Custom Home

What a healthy home is, why Empire Custom Homes started building them, and where a healthier build makes the biggest difference: materials, ventilation and water.

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20 Aug 2026 · 13 min read

Custom Home or Renovation: Which Do You Need?

Deciding whether to renovate or start again is a big decision with a hundred smaller ones folded inside it. First, you need to understand what you want from the finished space, before assembling a team. A renovation is a long list of considerations, and a custom home is a long list of decisions.

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