Insights Library

This INSIGHTS section is a library of articles written by Pippin's Expert Team to specifically guide you through the custom home or custom renovation process, provide information to help you make the best decisions for your home and lifestyle, and to inspire you with options or possibilities you may not have considered for your home.

Working With Us

• Overview of Pippin's New Home Services
• Overview of Pippin's Renovation/Addition Services
• What to Bring to Initial Home Design Meeting
• New Home Design Questionnaire
• How to Choose a Residential Designer
• Who's Who: Residential Designer, Architect, and Interior Designer?
• You-Inspired Discovery Process​

The Design Process

• Why You Need a Survey WITH a Topo
• Why an As-Built is Essential for Renovation
• How to Know if You Need a Septic System Permit
  
• A Team Approach: Key to Home Creation Success & Savings
• Construction Costs and Covid​

Your Home as a Value-Enhanced Investment​

• Accessible & Universal Design: Why Now vs Later?
• Pippin IMPACT Homes: Intentionally Maximizing Performance, Adaptability, and Comfort for Tomorrow
• Pippin IMPACT Home Checklist​​

​Healthy Home Design

• Green - It's Not Just a Color​​

• Sick House Syndrome 
• Natural Daylighting Strategies
• Biophilic Design
• Working With Mother Nature

Jenny's Enlightenment Terrace

• Blueprint for Living a You-Inspired Life (featuring the teachings of Wayne Dyer)
• Home Meets Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs​​

Partners & Resources

​The specialists listed in this section meet our expectations of excellence in capability, service, and talent essential in meeting the needs of  discerning homeowners like you.

Custom Home Builders
Lake Norman Region
Willis & Renee' Spivey: Spivey Construction, Inc.
Roger Hand: Titan Custom Builders
Artie & Angie Smethers: Keystone Building Group
Chris Strom: Strom Construction
David Bengtson: Alair Homes Lake Norman
Scott Liseno: ​Omnia Construction
Karen Mancuso: ​Mancuso Construction and Design, LLC
Lindy Dellinger: ​Dellinger Building Co.
​Tom Manley: Mission Enterprises II

Charlotte Region
Duane Johns: Alair Homes Charlotte​ 

Blowing Rock Region
Jeff Smith: Alair Homes High Country

Banner Elk Region
Jeff Pell: Sky House Company
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Hickory Region
Cody Byrd: Alair Homes Hickory
Stan Whittington: SW Associates

​Lake Wylie Region
Aaron Ruth: Ruth Builders

Construction - Small Projects
​Pete Bartemus, Contractor 
L.H. Davis Realty & Construction

Interior Designers
Kirsten White: Hart White Interiors 
Tracie Johnson-Sawyers: Personal Touch Interior Designs
Michelle McKoy: Michelle McKoy Designs

Bath & Kitchen Design/Build
Christopher Ely: Completely Personal Kitchens

Landscape Designers
Jan Enright: Jan Enright Creations
Bill Goff: Blackfoot Landscaping
W. J’nell Bryson Landscape Architect

Structural Engineers
​Seth Wheeler: Residential Structures P.C. 
​Marcel Papineau: Intelligent Design Engineering

Land Surveyors
Piedmont Design Associates, P.A.
D.A.S. Surveying
Ted Benbow Land Surveying​Dedmon Surveys 
Pyramid Land Surveying

Soil Scientists
Michael Athanas & Associates
Rollans Soil & Environmental Services, PA

Roofing & Siding Contractors
IBARRA MOON Contractors, LLC

HVAC Design & Indoor Air Quality
Energy Innovations by Harry Boody, Inc.

Electrician
Gibson's Electrical & Lighting Inc.

Energy Efficiency & EMF Consulting
Gary Williams: Carolinas Energy Associates
​Tammy Edens: Carolinas Energy Associates

Pools & Pool Designers
Enterra Design Group
Charlotte Pools and Spas

Luxury Designer Closets
Kurt & Tina Krohn: Storage Motion

AWARDS

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