Blog Archive
Posts from 2008 to 2023, kept here for reference. Some details may be out of date; for our current thinking on design, building and living in Austin, see the blog.
2023 6 posts
- The Future of Homebuilding and Trends to Watch
- Multi generational Homes: Embracing Togetherness and Independence Under One Roof
- What is Modern Farmhouse Style?
- The Tesla Solar Roof: A Major Advance in Solar Energy
- Contemporary Home Design is Here to Stay! Here’s Why
- Building a Home for the First Time: A Detailed Guide
2022 4 posts
2020 4 posts
2019 6 posts
2018 7 posts
2017 12 posts
- Moving On Up!
- The Missing Master Bathtub – Why Things are Changing
- New Acceleration Technique Opens Up Faster Build Time
- Designs that Inspire – Luxury Master Bedrooms
- Top 5 Home Design Trends that Everyone’s Buzzing About
- Building Systemization
- The Most Amazing Barn Style Homes
- Designing A Home You Can Live In Forever
- Integrated Design Build
- HGTV’s Newest Star is Born!
- How to Compare Pricing Among Builders
- Austin Business Journal Ranks Jenkins in Top 10
2016 8 posts
2015 15 posts
- Prepare Your Home For Holiday Guests
- Lake Austin Build Along
- Is it Wood or is it Tile?
- Sharpen Your Home’s Design Using Windowcentrics
- Build Your Neighbor A Home
- Get it Sold: 10 Tips to Sell Your Old Home Faster
- 2015 Texas Custom Builder of the Year
- How We Work with Realtors
- Best Shade Trees
- Homes for the Homeless in Austin
- Transitional Style – Striking your Balance
- Accent Wall Ideas – 4 Tips to Make Them Work for You
- Luxury Home Paint Colors
- Jenkins Custom Homes Receives Best of Houzz 2015 Award
- Simple Ways to Discourage Break-Ins
2014 30 posts
- Overseeding with Ryegrass
- Water Well Basics in Texas
- A List of Things Every Man Needs at Home
- The Benefits of Building a Water Feature
- Making Selections for a Custom Home
- The 5 Best Austin Area Theaters for Dinner and a Movie
- How to Maintain Good Soil
- Building vs. Buying
- Decorating with Cool Turquoise
- The Best Shade Trees For the Austin Area
- Green Building and Sustainability
- What Makes Us Different
- Lakeway Waterfront Custom Home
- Wall of Sliding Glass Doors in a Custom Home
- Outdoor Custom Built Smoker in a Custom Home
- Murphy Bed in a Custom Home
- 2018 Design Trends
- How to Have the Best Home Building Experience
- From the Experts: All About Water Features
- Universal Design and Aging in Place
- New in Windows from Andersen
- Rooms That Prove One Piece of Art is Enough
- Tips for the Best Custom Home Building Experience
- Austin Luxury Home Idea Center
- Things To Do in Austin
- Dream Home Ideas
- Jenkins Custom Homes Voted Best of Houzz 2014
- The 10 Dirtiest Spots in Your Kitchen
- Top 10 Features for Upscale Homes
- In 2013, Austin Tops High Profile Lists
2013 45 posts
- Bedrooms That Pop
- 6 Chic White and Metallic Finds
- Industrial Chic – A New Look At The Bathroom
- What Does 3-D Printing Have To Do With Home Building? Everything!
- Double Duty Tips for Household Items
- 10 Ways Your Home Could Be Toxic
- Surprising Color Combos That Work
- Supercharged Kitchen Innovations
- A-List Designer Bedrooms You Will Fall In Love With
- Cantera Iron Doors
- Shan Jenkins Earns Certified Graduate Builder Designation
- 10 Things To Do in Austin This Summer
- How to Install Spray Foam Insulation in a Custom Home
- About Lake Travis
- Bathroom Flooring Ideas
- Is your Home as Healthy as it Should Be?
- Stylish Designer Sunrooms
- Pool Design Ideas
- Decorating with White
- Designer Living Room Decorating Ideas
- Recently Completed Remodel in Westlake
- Luxury Pendant Lighting: An Alternative to Traditional Overhead Lighting
- Wallpaper Ideas for Every Room in the House
- Understanding Shapes and Patterns in Design
- Top Private Schools in Austin
- Chic Home Lighting Ideas
- Inspiration Wednesday: Sleeping Porch
- Austin leads Texas in overall health
- Luxurious Master Closets
- What are Your Favorite Faux Finishes?
- Inspiration Wednesday: Master Bedrooms
- Inspiration Wednesday: Clean and Simple Kitchen
- From the Experts: Spring Plants
- FAQ Friday: Q&A with Weiland Doors
- Santa Barbara Style Cottage-Inspired Kitchen
- Best New Home Products
- Inspiration Wednesday: Clean, Contemporary Kitchen
- Horchow’s Most Popular Outdoor Furniture and Decor
- To Fertilize Or Not To Fertilize
- What’s your Favorite Hansgrohe Axor Plumbing Fixture?
- Hansgrohe Twitter Interview
- Our Favorite Glass Chandeliers – It’s All About the Bling!
- The Hottest New Home Trends
- Introducing the Luxury Home Idea eBook
- What are The First Steps to Getting Started?
2012 38 posts
- Exceptional Warranty and Service
- FAQ Friday: Do Wood Windows Sag?
- Inspiration Wednesday: Luxury Home Wine Cellar
- Video: Installing a 20 ft Western door
- Design a Custom Home – Lessons from the Experts
- Video: Waterproofing the Door Threshold
- Video: Building a Retaining Wall
- Twitter Interview with Andersen Windows
- Spotlight on Subdivisions – Reserve River Ranches
- Global decor consummates the look in this Austin home
- Modern Kitchen Design Trends
- Flood Plain House Plans Considerations
- Homeowner Discusses Custom Home Process
- Hill Country Designs Bring Warmth to the Custom Home
- Building in the Flood Plain or Waterfront
- Prevent Bad Indoor Air Quality Using These Tips
- Technology for the Tuscan Villa
- The Great Room: Designs that Inspire
- Quality Construction – What is it?
- Designs that Inspire – Contemporary Tuscan Master Bedroom
- Designs that Inspire – Indoor Outdoor Spaces
- Luxury Homes Seminar Series
- Stamped Concrete Driveway Video
- Waterproofing the Slab
- French Country Design
- Concrete Wall Forms: Report from the Field
- TruStile Doors – Bringing Style to the Interior Door
- Designs that Inspire – Valentine’s Day Edition
- Building Community
- Concrete Slab Pour Foundation
- Granite Sink Installation – How did they do that?
- All for Hope Charity Gala
- Interest Rates
- HGTV’s Million Dollar Rooms
- Jenkins Custom Homes Celebrating 20 Years!
- Why Waterproof?
- Top 8 Custom Home Pricing Questions
- Designs that Inspire
2011 15 posts
- Sky Mall Magazine
- Inspiration Photos – Kitchen Remodel
- Aggie100 Winners
- Do It Right or Don’t Do It At ALL
- Designing and Building in a Floodplain
- Texas Contractor Requirements for Fire Damaged Homes
- Dressing the Ceiling
- Remember How you Hated the Kids Table?
- Video of Blown-in-Batt Insulation
- Report from the Field – Spanish Oaks
- Bethany Jenkins Quoted in Urban Home Magazine
- Andersen Windows VERILOCK System
- The Importance of Using Tested Materials
- Pool Gunite Installation (Video)
- Deck Waterproofing Explained
2010 19 posts
- Build A Home Without Getting A Divorce – 5 Questions You Should Ask Yourself
- Jenkins’ 2010 Parade Home Scores Big With Visitors!
- 301 Bisset Court
- Belvedere Kitchen Event
- Top Remodeling Tips
- Hot Off The Presses!
- Interview with Shan Jenkins, Owner & CEO of Jenkins Custom Homes
- The Benefits of In-House Design
- An Interview With Jason Allison, Landscape Designer And Outdoor Problem Solver
- HGTV’s “Million Dollar Rooms”
- ColorSnap Visualizer App by Sherwin Williams
- How Safe Is Your Safe?
- What’s The Point Of “Building Green”?
- Permits And Codes And Fines, Oh My!
- A Palace For Pooch
- The Skinny On Energy Efficiency
- A Really Cool Golf Experience
- Top 5 Home Technology Trends
- Article Cites Design Program Reason for Success