Recent government policies, including an executive order boosting U.S. lumber and timber industries and new tariffs on imports, have raised questions about the future of home construction. While change can feel uncertain, these developments actually create opportunities for homeowners and…
Continue ReadingAs we step into 2025, interior design is embracing a balance of functionality, sustainability, and bold aesthetics. At Jack Home Construction, we’re here to help you bring the latest trends into your home with expert craftsmanship and innovative solutions. Whether…
Continue ReadingThe foundations are laid, the basement is complete, and the framing for the first floor is up. This elegant two-story home will feature an elevator connecting the basement to the top floor, ensuring convenience and accessibility. A standout feature of…
Continue ReadingIn the realm of home design, some trends come and go with the seasons. However, amidst the trends, many features resurge in popularity, captivating homeowners with timeless charm. One such feature is the butler’s pantry. Once a staple of grand…
Continue ReadingElegance Illuminated: The Timeless Allure of Transom Windows Welcome to the world of architectural sophistication. Here our focus is on the captivating world of transom windows. We just received an order of transom windows for a new home we’re building.…
Continue ReadingAt Jack Home Construction, we’re always on the lookout for materials that bring together durability, aesthetics, and ease of installation. One such standout in the realm of siding is LP Smart Siding, gaining traction for its unique combination of treated…
Continue ReadingA trend that is currently growing in popularity is incorporating a standalone bathtub into your bathroom. We’ve recently installed several of these tubs for our clients. Adding a freestanding tub to your bathroom not only enhances its style and elegance,…
Continue ReadingWafer lights, also known as slim LED recessed lights, have become increasingly popular in new residential homes due to their slim and low-profile design that allows them to blend seamlessly into ceilings and walls. These lights are typically made with…
Continue ReadingWe finished building this beautiful home built in the scenic Peninsula subdivision at the Lake of Egypt in May 2021. This one story home is complete with three bedrooms and two baths, a mud room, and a utility room. There…
Continue ReadingLVT, or luxury vinyl tile, has become one of the most popular flooring options for commercial spaces such as airports, hotels, schools, hospitals, and more. More importantly, its use in the residential market has increased dramatically in recent years. We…
Continue ReadingWe recently finished building this new home on the Peninsula on the Lake of Egypt. This home has two stories, which include a main floor and a finished walkout basement. It’s complete with a three car garage, upper deck, a…
Continue ReadingBackground To This Series In this series of blog posts, we are using the design patterns found in the book Patterns of Home: The Ten Essentials of Enduring Design by the authors Max Jacobson, Murray Silverstein, and Barbara Winslow. All three of…
Continue ReadingBackground To This Series In this series of blog posts, we are using the design patterns found in the book Patterns of Home: The Ten Essentials of Enduring Design by the authors Max Jacobson, Murray Silverstein, and Barbara Winslow. All three of…
Continue ReadingWe built this shower in one of our new homes on the Peninsula area near the Lake of Egypt. This shower has a clean, modern look, with white subway tiles accented by small hexagonal tiles in the shower shelf and…
Continue ReadingBackground To This Series In this series of blog posts, we are using the design patterns found in the book Patterns of Home: The Ten Essentials of Enduring Design by the authors Max Jacobson, Murray Silverstein, and Barbara Winslow. All three of…
Continue ReadingBackground To This Series In this series of blog posts, we are using the design patterns found in the book Patterns of Home: The Ten Essentials of Enduring Design by the authors Max Jacobson, Murray Silverstein, and Barbara Winslow. All three of…
Continue ReadingBackground To This Series In this series of blog posts, we are using the design patterns found in the book Patterns of Home: The Ten Essentials of Enduring Design by the authors Max Jacobson, Murray Silverstein, and Barbara Winslow. All three of…
Continue Reading[Update: See the finished house in this post here!] This is a home we are currently building in the Peninsula at the Lake of Egypt. It is a three bedroom house with three baths, a mud room, and a utility…
Continue ReadingThese are pictures of the finished kitchen of a home that we completed in 2020. It is an open layout where the kitchen, dining table, and family areas are all in one large room. The can lights are strategically placed…
Continue ReadingThis is the second post in our “Designing Your Home” series. This series is about helping future home owners know what elements to keep in mind when designing their new home. The same principles apply for remodeling or adding on…
Continue ReadingWe just completed building this new home in Marion! Here you can see the foyer, living room, and kitchen area. Some notable features are the beautiful floors, shiplap on the foyer walls, a farmhouse style kitchen sink, a stunning backsplash…
Continue ReadingFeatured for display on our blog today is one of the homes we completed this year. Located just south of Benton, Illinois, this small 1800 sq. ft. house will make for a comfortable life after retirement. With two bedrooms and…
Continue ReadingOur first completed home this year was for a single man in Campbell Hill. A custom designed country home with a walkout basement and a wrap-around rear deck. The first floor on top of the basement includes a full kitchen,…
Continue ReadingThe couple we built this house for just moved to the area. They wanted their new house to be the same layout as their old house was. So they gave us the plans from their old house, and we rebuilt…
Continue ReadingWe’ve just completed one of our projects! This little 264 sq. ft. of luxury can almost be considered a house, except for the fact that it lacks a shower and kitchen. We built this on our customer’s property a short…
Continue ReadingTake a look at this article. Could this be the future of roofs? Tesla’s Solar Roof Will Be Cheaper, Tougher, and Better Insulating Than a Normal Roof http://www.digitaltrends.com/home/tesla-unveils-solar-roof-and-powerwall-20-pictures-specs/#/4
Continue ReadingUnfinished Basements In Part 3 of this series How To Build With Us, we began to look at how to design a house with a budget in mind. We discussed how a home has both areas of expensive and…
Continue ReadingIn Part 2 of this series we talked about what the process is when you build with us. Now we will talk about the different ways you can save money when designing your home with us. So, you are…
Continue ReadingNow that you have learned from Part 1 of this series that the designing of your home with us is without charge, you’re probably wondering what’s next. What is the process of designing your home with us? How To Begin…
Continue ReadingNote: post updated 7/15/2024 If you need help with your house plan, we will help you design your home for free. That’s right, free. It is a free service that we have cheerfully provided for our customers for fifty-five…
Continue ReadingSaw this article online today and thought it was interesting… the future of countertops! Goodbye, Granite: The 6 Hottest Countertop Finishes http://dishwashers.reviewed.com/features/goodbye-granite-the-6-hottest-countertop-finishes?utm_source=TB_paid&utm_medium=cpc
Continue ReadingThe Peninsula at the Lake of Egypt is a very large and beautiful development. We have been building there since the Fall of 2012. Like most lots on the waterfront at the Lake of Egypt, it can be difficult to…
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