Two Texas Suburbs Make the “Coolest in the Country” List

Thrillist put together a list of the coolest suburbs in the United States and included two from the great state of Texas where we just happen to build — New Braunfels and Pearland. So, how did they choose the coolest Texas suburbs? They took into consideration the quality of the food and drink scene, whether or not it had an easy commute to the nearest city and the uniqueness of the suburb. So if you're looking for a cool place to build your custom dream home, check out these two areas: New Braunfels. A smaller community with just 60,000 residents, New Braunfels was founded in 1845 by German settl…

Owner and CEO Mike Feigin Offers Advice to Homeowners Recovering from the Flood

Mike Feigin, owner and CEO of Design Tech Homes and DTH Restoration & Remodeling, appeared on Click2Houston's Newsmakers with Meteorologist, Khambrel Marshall. Mike discusses some of the confusion among homeowners needing repairs after Hurricane Harvey…

8 Components in Your Home That May Need Replacing After a Flood

If your home was flooded you may be facing critical decisions about which structural components in your home can be saved and which should be replaced. In order to help answer many of these questions, we have compiled information that addresses a list of eight specific items in your home: 1. Wiring If your home was built between 1965 and 1972, there is a possibility that aluminum wiring was used throughout the home. Aluminum is no longer used for general wring today because it was deemed a fire hazard. If your home contains aluminum wiring and the floodwater reached the electrical outlets you will…

Critical Steps to Take Before Adding Sheetrock to Your Home After a Flood

If your home was flooded, Mike Feigin, Owner/CEO of Design Tech Homes and DTH Restoration & Remodeling, shares helpful information you need to know before you put up new sheetrock…

Building, Remodeling, Financing – Three Services from One Source

Our Team is committed to the healing and rebuilding process of Houston and our surrounding communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Whether you're seeking solutions for new construction, restoration or home loans, we will assess your situation, provide information, and help you make the best decisions for you and your family. Leading the way are Barbara and Mike Feigin, Owners of Design Tech Homes and DTH Restoration & Remodeling. As long-time Houston residents and business owners, Barbara and Mike, together with their Team, have the ability to provide real solutions for getting your family…

Hurricane Recovery Seminar

We are reaching out to homeowners who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. You deserve to weigh all your options before determining your next course of action. On September 9th, please be our guest at our FREE informational seminar presented by Mike Feigin, Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Design Tech Homes and DTH Restoration & Remodeling. Mike is infinitely passionate about sharing his knowledge and local expertise. You will learn about your options for: Rebuilding onsite Restoring or remodeling your existing home Building from scratch at a new location Home and renovation loans Know Your…

Get Home Automation When Making DTH Your Houston Area Home Builders

All New Homes Built by Design Tech Feature Smart Home Technology Leading Houston area home builders, Design Tech Homes includes the latest in smart home technology as standard features in all new homes built. A custom home built on your lot in a Houston or Central Texas area will feature easy, automated security, lock, lighting and thermostat control for your convenience and peace of mind. The Smart Security System with Home Control Whether you are building a home on a lot in a Houston area suburb or on several acres of land in Central Texas, you want to equip your new home with a security system tha…

The All-American-Made Design Tech Home

This 4th of July, come out to tour our all-American-made showcase model home. The Centennial floorplan, designed by Origin Architects and built by Design Tech Homes, is one of 12 showcase homes open daily, year-round for touring at MainStreet America located in Spring, Texas. This two-story Craftsman-style home displays the honesty and simplicity of a truly all-American made home — from the nails, roofing, plumbing, and insulation to the flooring, countertops, and cabinetry. The Centennial's style provides the harmonious blending of function and beauty, space planning and building materials that r…

Design Tech Homes Earns the 2017 ENERGY STAR Market Leader Award

Design Tech Homes is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a 2017 ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Market Leader Award winner. This award recognizes the important contribution Design Tech Homes has made to energy-efficient construction and environmental protection by building more than 101 ENERGY STAR certified homes in 2016. Collectively, this accomplishment is equivalent to reducing C02 emissions by 171 metric tons, or: Growing 4,343 tree seedlings for 10 years Avoiding the consumption of 397 barrels of oil Removing 36 passenger vehicles fro…

Home Automation to Give You Energy Efficiency

When you consider the advantages of living in a smart home, convenience and luxury probably spring to mind. But did you know that one of the top benefits of home automation is energy efficiency? By enabling you to easily monitor your energy usage and remotely control it, home automation can significantly lower your electricity bills while keeping your home comfortable when occupied and giving you peace of mind. Home Automation Makes Energy Management Easy & Convenient In our busy daily lives, it's easy to forget to turn off the lights, TVs and other electronics before leaving home. Sometimes we just…

Free Workshop: How to Finance Your Home Construction

Building and financing your custom home doesn't have to be hard - if you have the right knowledge to help you take the right approach - right from the start. Come to a special free educational workshop and learn from the experts how you can save time and money when you build your home. You'll learn... How to use lot equity as a down payment for no money down How to qualify to start building now and sell your current home during construction The difference between Single Close and 2X Close loan options Where to find construction loans with as little as 5% down payment How to lock in a fixed rate before co…

Aging in Place Home Design: Features for “Thriving in Place”

Aging in place home design features can be added to this beautiful one-story Spanish Courtyard home. Most Americans want to continue to live in their own homes and remain independent as they age, but without accessible or universal home design features for aging in place, their capability to successfully do so diminishes as years pass and their abilities change. While getting older is not something many people want to think about when building a home, aging in place home design today is about making smart enhancements for "thriving in place". Anyone, regardless of their age, would want to do that. What…

Building a Retirement Home for Aging in Place – Retirement Home Plans

This stunning one-story home can be custom designed for aging in place.With thousands of baby boomers reaching retirement age daily, the demand for universal design features to accommodate aging in place continues to grow. If you are interested in building a retirement home, make sure the house plan you select can include important age-in-place features. Those features make it possible for you to live in the home throughout your golden years without the need for remodeling. If building a home for aging in place does not sound very exciting, you will be pleased to discover that incorporating age-in-place f…

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