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Design ideas, custom renovation inspiration, kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, and updates from Daniel Builders. Subscribe to the Building Trust Blog today. BUILDING TRUST BLOG CLEAR FILTERS ask the expert build client stories cost design featured projects news & updates our values renovation guide Are you looking for renovation inspiration and insight? Thought provoking topics abound! Explore the art, science and options of remaking your home with a custom renovation. << Newest < Recent Posts 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ... 11 Past Posts > Oldest >> MAY FLOWERS Will Cord 2025-05-30 Alex Williams "digs into" the landscape of this award-winning Simpsonville, SC property. Read More LOVE AT FIRST LIGHT Will Cord 2025-02-28 Thanks to the Gallery of Lighting, this project really shines! Read More 2024 PROJECT PORTFOLIO Will Cord 2024-12-24 As the year draws to a close, let's recap a few memories and milestones! Read More STORM RECOVERY UPDATE Will Cord 2024-10-25 It’s been one month since Hurricane Helene and we’ve learned a few things. Read More APRIL SHOWERS Will Cord 2025-04-25 Jennifer, Chasidee, and Brandon de"mist"ify leak detection solutions and steam showers! Read More KINDNESS MATTERS Will Cord 2025-02-21 Introducing Haven of Rest, a local recovery ministry. Read More GIVING TUESDAY SPOTLIGHT Will Cord 2024-12-02 Daniel Jachens, Daniel Builders Co-founder, shares about a team mission trip to Guatemala. Read More HURRICANE REPAIRS Will Cord 2024-10-04 Rebuilding After the Storm Read More GO WITH THE FLOW Will Cord 2025-03-21 Garth George discusses plumbing tips to get your luxury remodel flowing! Read More HIDDEN PANTRY TOUR Will Cord 2025-01-31 Want to get organized? This kitchen remodel offers some ideas! Read More SMART HOME SOLUTIONS Will Cord 2024-11-03 A recent collaboration introduced us to these tech solutions from Fusion Audio + Video! Read More MOVING TO GREENVILLE Will Cord 2024-09-12 Why move to Greenville, South Carolina? Read More TOP OF PAGE LOAD MORE

For over a year Daniel Builders has been telling the story of a historic home remodel in downtown Pendleton SC. This project was the theme of 4 part video series titled "Another 100 Years", which is available on the Daniel Builders YouTube page. BUILDING TRUST BLOG JOLLY POST CLIENT What do these homeowners think about their historic home remodel? < Back Will Cord 2023-08-25 For over a year Daniel Builders has been telling the story of a historic home remodel in downtown Pendleton SC. This project was the theme of 4 part video series titled "Another 100 Years", which is available on the Daniel Builders YouTube page. The series provides a realistic overview of the challenges and setbacks of remodeling a century old home. Although the series provided great info, some major questions went largely unanswered as this remodeling story unfolded. What were the homeowners experiencing? How did they feel about the process? And how do they feel about the finished product? Fortunately, they were willing to openly address these questions in a five minute video . The video also showcases the beauty of their fully furnished home. This is the Another 100 Years remodeling story as told by the homeowner. Are you looking for a predictable remodeling experience that produces a beautiful home environment? Speak with a Daniel Builders project guide by calling 864.506.5546 and discuss the best path forward for your custom renovation or get your renovation started here! Watch episode one: Jolly Post Project (1 of 3 ). Watch episode two: Jolly Post Remodel (2 of 3 ). Watch episode three: Jolly Post Recap (3 of 3 ). Watch the stunning conclusion: Century Home Remodel . Watch the client testimonal: Jolly Post Client . Previous Post Next Post Back to Blog SEE OUR WORK LET'S TALK We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re ready to start a major remodel, or simply learn more about our process, we’re ready to assist. How can Daniel Builders renovate for you? GET STARTED

Compare and contrast Cost Plus to Fixed Cost Pricing. BUILDING TRUST BLOG PRICE IT RIGHT Compare and contrast Cost Plus to Fixed Cost Pricing. < Back Will Cord 2022-10-24 Will the conversation on price result in sticker shock or pleasant surprise? Comparing and contrasting two methods for pricing a custom renovation; Cost Plus Pricing vs Fixed Cost Pricing is the topic discussed by Steve Carson and Larry Myers. At some point the "price conversation" happens for every custom renovation. Generally speaking, there are 2 ways a client receives their price. Many builders take a Cost Plus approach, while others take a Fixed Cost (or Fixed Price) approach. In this episode of Ready, Set, Renovate! Steve Carson and Larry Myers compare and contrast these 2 approaches. Both are reputable builders and have given much thought to how they price their projects. Spoiler alert, neither approach fits every client perfectly, although you may discover one is preferable to you. Only one way to find out. Watch and decide! Also, in case you didn't hear, Daniel Builders is renovating a home that's over a100 years old. We've been tracking our progress in a documentary format called "Another 100 Years". It's a story we're excited to tell. Here's Part 1 & Part 2 of that story. Sam Parkinson articulates the renovation progress he sees in a home over 100 years old. Part 1: Part 2: Are you contemplating a major home renovation? Speak with a Daniel Builders project guide by calling 864.506.5546 and discuss the best path forward for your custom renovation or get your renovation started here! Previous Post Next Post Back to Blog SEE OUR WORK LET'S TALK We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re ready to start a major remodel, or simply learn more about our process, we’re ready to assist. How can Daniel Builders renovate for you? GET STARTED

Daniel Builders is recognized by the Home Builders Association of Greenville for a remodeling work of an outdated home in Keowee Key. 2020 2020 BRIDGE AWARD WINNER (500K - 750K) FOUR SEASONS ADDITION Daniel Builders was named 2020 Bridge Award Winner for “Best Overall, Best Kitchen, and Best Bath in a Full Home Remodel $500,000 - $749,999” for the “Beacon Drive” house. The Bridge Awards are presented annually by GBS Building Supply and produced by the Home Builders Association of Greenville to recognize excellence in craftsmanship and professionalism in the Home Building industry in the Upstate. "THIS DESIGN-BUILD RENOVATION PRESENTED SOME UNIQUE CHALLENGES, BUT OUR TEAM ROSE TO THE OCCASION. WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE OPPORTUNITY AND PLEASED WITH THE OUTCOME." - BOB CORD, DANIEL BUILDERS Beyond upgrading the dated interior, our clients' vision for this beautiful, lakefront home was capturing lake views from multiple vantage points throughout the main level. This required demolishing the center of the home and reconstructing it as an open concept living space. Interior walls were removed, and additional support added above the ceiling so guests experience the view immediately upon coming through the front door. No detail was overlooked as the original set of disjointed spaces were reimagined into a synergistic flow that now features an expanded custom kitchen, new walk- in pantry, mudroom, laundry space, gracious living area, new outdoor four seasons living space, and an elegant master suite. The main living space boasts a custom dry bar and a tiered peninsula that offers additional seating and frames the view from the kitchen. A custom fireplace surround and built-in bookcases beautifully anchor the open great room, while exquisite stone tile and Fantasy Brown marble accentuate focal points throughout the home, providing it with a seamlessly unified aesthetic inviting you to relax and enjoy. Previous Next Back to Awards Gallery "WE CONTINUE TO BE THRILLED WITH OUR NEW HOME AND EVERYTHING EVERYONE AT DANIEL BUILDERS DID TO TURN OUR CONCEPTS AND VISION INTO THE REAL THING! WE APPRECIATE DAVID'S EFFORTS TO CLOSE OUT THE FINAL FEW THINGS (NEW CONCRETE IN DRIVEWAY IS LOOKING GREAT) AND TO FOLLOW UP ON ONE OR TWO THINGS THAT HAVE COME UP. LOOKING BACK ON THE EXPERIENCE, WE KNOW WE MADE THE RIGHT DECISION TO GO WITH DANIEL BUILDERS FOR THIS FIRST PHASE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SPENDING MANY HAPPY YEARS HERE WITH GREAT MEMORIES OF WHERE WE STARTED AND WHERE WE ARE TODAY, WITH DANIEL BUILDERS AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THAT." - BEACON DRIVE CLIENT

Nowadays building tools come in all shapes and sizes. Really good general contractors, project managers, and carpenters all seek to build more efficiently and with greater precision. BUILDING TRUST BLOG UPLIFTING VIEW An interview with Ryan Swanson of Upper Edge Drone Photography. < Back Will Cord 2023-08-04 Nowadays building tools come in all shapes and sizes. Really good general contractors, project managers, and carpenters all seek to build more efficiently and with greater precision. Drones are providing this edge and you might say the technology is really taking off! Mark Twain once said, "the difference between the right word and the almost right word is really a large matter - it is the difference between the lightning and the lightning bug." That same difference exists between having the right tool and having the almost right tool. On this episode of Ready, Set Renovate! We speak with drone photographer Ryan Swanson of Upper Edge Drone Photography . Ryan shares technological benefits that go beyond capturing cool photos. It’s an uplifting conversation sure to elevate your view of the building process. So let's get to it! Are you contemplating a major home renovation? Speak with a Daniel Builders project guide by calling 864.506.5546 and discuss the best path forward for your custom renovation or get your renovation started here! Previous Post Next Post Back to Blog SEE OUR WORK LET'S TALK We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re ready to start a major remodel, or simply learn more about our process, we’re ready to assist. How can Daniel Builders renovate for you? GET STARTED

Despite being common, not all concrete is equal. Getting good concrete requires a few important steps. You need the right mix, the right delivery system of trucks & drivers and the right finishers to ensure form and function. BUILDING TRUST BLOG COMMON AS CONCRETE Not all concrete is equal. < Back Will Cord 2024-01-13 Answer: CONCRETE! It’s literally everywhere and has vast construction applications. From home foundations to unique countertops, concrete is so common you're likely within a few feet of it right now. Despite being common, not all concrete is equal. Getting good concrete requires a few important steps. You need the right mix, the right delivery system of trucks & drivers and the right finishers to ensure form and function. Austin Petratoas is our guest on this episode of Ready, Set, Renovate and Austin knows concrete. His career is concrete, and he doesn’t just know it, he’s passionate about it! You'll see that passion come out in this conversation. He’s an all-around solid guy too, figuratively speaking of course. So, let’s get to it! Does your next remodel include concrete? Speak with a Daniel Builders project guide by calling 864.506.5546 and discuss the best path forward for your custom renovation or get your renovation started here! Previous Post Next Post Back to Blog SEE OUR WORK LET'S TALK We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re ready to start a major remodel, or simply learn more about our process, we’re ready to assist. How can Daniel Builders renovate for you? GET STARTED

Skilled labor plays an essential role in the custom renovation process. BUILDING TRUST BLOG KEEP THESE TRADES Skilled labor plays an essential role in the custom renovation process. < Back Will Cord 2020-03-06 What do you want to be when you grow up? “Carpenter” or “tile installer” probably wasn't at the top of your list. A shrinking number of people consider a career in the trades, but they should. Tradesmen and artisans have been vital to every civilization - Egypt, Greece and Rome not withstanding. Today these roles are equally valuable to our society, though often under appreciated. Here are 7 undeniable ways tradespeople enrich our lives. They make things beautiful - Maybe you can cut and lay tile with precision. Not many can. Those with this ability add tremendous visual appeal to a home, and tile is just one example. They make things functional - Layout and spacing may look great on paper, but a gifted carpenter knows if it's buildable. They take conceptual and make it functional. They fix what breaks - Have you ever experienced a major plumbing problem? You know the sheer joy of finding someone to fix it, so it never happens again. They educate - When a good electrician tells you how to stay safe around electricity, listen! This willingness to share insight might just save you life. They create space to live - Your place of employment, gym, grocery store, and hospital all have one thing in common. They would not exist apart from tradespeople. They provide protection - Your family would not be safe if the walls of your home couldn't keep out weather, animals, or other people. They establish stability - A true craftsman does work that lasts. Imagine your cabinetry needing to be replaced every 3 months. Your life would feel very unsettled. Fortunately, at Daniel Builders we’ve partnered with some of the best artisans, craftsmen, and tradespeople in the upstate. Their skill and contribution to our business cannot be overstated. We promote the tremendous value of those who work with their hands. Are you contemplating a major home renovation? Speak with a Daniel Builders project guide by calling 864.506.5546 and discuss the best path forward for your custom renovation or get your renovation started here! Previous Post Next Post Back to Blog SEE OUR WORK LET'S TALK We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re ready to start a major remodel, or simply learn more about our process, we’re ready to assist. How can Daniel Builders renovate for you? GET STARTED

Installment 3 on the Pendleton historic home transformation. BUILDING TRUST BLOG JOLLY POST RECAP Installment 3 on the Pendleton historic home transformation. < Back Will Cord 2023-01-21 How long does a whole home, down to the studs custom renovation take? Chronicling a historic renovation of a home over 100 years old in downtown Pendleton South Carolina. This is installment 3. Good question. It's one Daniel Builders asked when preparing to renovate a 100+ year old Pendleton SC home. The question lead to more in-depth questions. Like how do you ensure the structural integrity of 100+ year old home? And how do you maintain the look and feel of its original design? After many months of renovating, we now have the luxury of hindsight. Clarity abounds and has been chronicled in a video series called “Another 100 Years”. All three videos are available on our YouTube channel Daniel Builders Inc (like and subscribe). The 1st video filmed back in May 2022, provides an overall vision of the project and shows some demo. The 2nd video deals with overcoming the setback of substantial rot. This recently filmed 3rd video offers strong clues about how the completed renovation will look, much like watching an artist put finishing touches on a masterpiece. Completion of this custom renovation is on track for Spring 2023. A fourth and final video installment will be filmed then. In that last installment project manager, Sam Parkinson, will be joined by the homeowners - a great opportunity to hear their version of the “Another 100 Years” renovation journey! Are you contemplating a major home renovation and generating some in depth questions of your own? Speak with a Daniel Builders project guide by calling 864.506.5546 and discuss the best path forward for your custom renovation or get your renovation started here! Watch episode one: Jolly Post Project (1 of 3 ). Watch episode two: Jolly Post Remodel (2 of 3 ). Watch episode three: Jolly Post Recap (3 of 3 ). Watch the stunning conclusion: Century Home Remodel . Watch the client testimonal: Jolly Post Client . Previous Post Next Post Back to Blog SEE OUR WORK LET'S TALK We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re ready to start a major remodel, or simply learn more about our process, we’re ready to assist. How can Daniel Builders renovate for you? GET STARTED

Installment 2 on the Pendleton historic home transformation. BUILDING TRUST BLOG JOLLY POST REMODEL Installment 2 for this historic home transformation. < Back Will Cord 2022-10-14 Three months after recording Installment 1 of Another 100 Years we returned to explore progress. Chronicling a historic renovation of a home over 100 years old in downtown Pendleton South Carolina. This is installment 2. Termite damage was significant. Fortunately, Sam Parkinson (project manager) has eliminated all structural unknowns. Getting to this project milestone required resolving unforeseen challenges. Listen as Sam articulates a clear vision for moving the renovation forward and watch as a beautiful historic home is made ready to last another 100 years. The 1st video is available on our YouTube channel Daniel Builders Inc (like and subscribe). Filmed back in May 2022, the 1st video provides an overall vision of the project and shows some demo. This 2nd video deals with overcoming the setback of substantial rot. The soon to be released 3rd video will offer strong clues about how the completed renovation will look, much like watching an artist put finishing touches on a masterpiece. Are you contemplating a major home renovation? Speak with a Daniel Builders project guide by calling 864.506.5546 and discuss the best path forward for your custom renovation or get your renovation started here! Watch episode one: Jolly Post Project (1 of 3 ). Watch episode two: Jolly Post Remodel (2 of 3 ). Watch episode three: Jolly Post Recap (3 of 3 ). Watch the stunning conclusion: Century Home Remodel . Watch the client testimonal: Jolly Post Client . Previous Post Next Post Back to Blog SEE OUR WORK LET'S TALK We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re ready to start a major remodel, or simply learn more about our process, we’re ready to assist. How can Daniel Builders renovate for you? GET STARTED

Follow as we chronicle a home transformation in downtown Pendleton SC. BUILDING TRUST BLOG JOLLY POST PROJECT Follow as we chronicle a home transformation in downtown Pendleton SC. < Back Will Cord 2022-06-30 Chronicling a historic renovation of a home over 100 years old in downtown Pendleton SC. This is installment 1. Our expertise is Design-Build renovations, but we’ve ventured into the realm documentaries. Fortunately, we found a truly gifted videographer who has partnered with us in this endeavor. Here’s installment one of a multi series renovation story. Enjoy! Are you contemplating a major home renovation? Speak with a Daniel Builders project guide by calling 864.506.5546 and discuss the best path forward for your custom renovation or get your renovation started here! Watch episode one: Jolly Post Project (1 of 3 ). Watch episode two: Jolly Post Remodel (2 of 3 ). Watch episode three: Jolly Post Recap (3 of 3 ). Watch the stunning conclusion: Century Home Remodel . Watch the client testimonal: Jolly Post Client . Previous Post Next Post Back to Blog SEE OUR WORK LET'S TALK We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re ready to start a major remodel, or simply learn more about our process, we’re ready to assist. How can Daniel Builders renovate for you? GET STARTED

How do you begin a condo remodel? There are lots of decisions to be made. Beyond inspiration, selections, and budget, you ultimately must decide who you trust to remodel your condo. BUILDING TRUST BLOG REMODELING A CONDO How do you begin a condo remodel? Manny Figueroa, Project Guide, offers advice! < Back Will Cord 2024-03-15 How do you begin a condo remodel? There are lots of decisions to be made. Beyond inspiration, selections, and budget, you ultimately must decide who you trust to remodel your condo. Since this podcast is produced by Daniel Builders, you’d be right to suspect that we recommend Daniel Builders. Why? Our clients say it’s because of our people. Our project guides confer with each client to determine needs and aspirations throughout the remodeling process. Which of our project guides offers both a wealth of knowledge and condo experience? Our clients agree: Manny Figueroa is a wonderful partner. You’ll get a taste of both his experience and approach in this episode of Ready, Set, Renovate! So, let’s get to it! Are you looking to remodel a condo? Speak with a Daniel Builders project guide by calling 864.506.5546 and discuss the best path forward for your custom renovation or get your renovation started here! Previous Post Next Post Back to Blog SEE OUR WORK LET'S TALK We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re ready to start a major remodel, or simply learn more about our process, we’re ready to assist. How can Daniel Builders renovate for you? GET STARTED

Daniel Builders takes a decades old home full of history in downtown Greenville and updates the space so it becomes an oasis of artistic flair and functionality. TRADITIONAL EXTERIOR SPACE Augusta Road Area Exterior Upgrade Kitchen Multi Room This project began with a vision to turn a historic home into a downtown oasis where our clients could enjoy their retirement. Creating a place to make our clients feel like they were on vacation was our goal. The scope included transforming a laundry room and office, by utilizing shiplap, custom cabinets and reclaimed wood countertops. A rear entry area with pantry storage adjacent to the kitchen was added. Construction of a screened-in porch and rear deck which included custom balusters with a Swiss flair our clients helped design after returning from Switzerland. The screened-in porch included a heater to maintain comfort in the outdoors during cold weather. Rounding out the scope of work was carport/workshop area. From the detailed carpentry, to the brick perimeter walls around the driveway, to a motorized entry gate for rear access road to their new addition, this project is truly a masterpiece of collaboration between client vision and contractor execution. As the project manager stated, "We not only walked away with happy customers, we have gained wonderful new friends!" Previous Next Back to Projects Gallery