The Builder's Wife Blog
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Why Price Per Square Foot Doesn’t Work in Custom Home Building
By: Cassie Higgins Published on: 11/12/2025Price per square foot doesn't work in custom home building. Here's why—and what actually matters. Learn the hidden costs, the lot variables, and what it really takes to build a custom home that's truly yours.
Landmark Consulting
By: Cassie Higgins Published on: 09/12/2025Construction projects fail silently. Expert consulting with Mark Higgins—35+ years across 40+ trades. Get clarity, avoid costly mistakes, and build with confidence. You don't have to go it alone.
Introducing Landmark Build Stories - Morgan's Build
By: Cassie Higgins Published on: 21/05/2025What started as a bold cabinet suggestion turned into a full-blown design pivot we never saw coming. This isn't just a post about kitchen colors—it's about how two people (with wildly different processing styles) find their way to a shared vision without steamrolling each other. Spoiler: it ends in carbon. And laughter. And maybe fate. Come read how one unexpected idea reshaped our whole house—and reminded us we’ve been aligned all along.
The Cabinet That Changed Our Whole House (and Maybe Us Too)
By: Cassie Higgins Published on: 19/05/2025What started as a bold cabinet suggestion turned into a full-blown design pivot we never saw coming. This isn't just a post about kitchen colors—it's about how two people (with wildly different processing styles) find their way to a shared vision without steamrolling each other. Spoiler: it ends in carbon. And laughter. And maybe fate. Come read how one unexpected idea reshaped our whole house—and reminded us we’ve been aligned all along.
