by Brian Kashas | Dec 9, 2025 | BLOG POSTS, Helpful Articles
Part 1 of a series Planning the System That Makes or Breaks Your Custom Home Planning the HVAC system for a custom home is one of the most overlooked steps in the entire design and build process (and it is one of the most critical). Many homeowners assume their...
by Brian Kashas | Nov 5, 2025 | BLOG POSTS, Camas Hilltop House
With the foundation complete and backfill finished, the structure of the Camas Hilltop House is finally starting to take shape. Framing is where the lines on paper turn into something you can walk through, and where careful planning in design and engineering begins to...
by Brian Kashas | Oct 25, 2025 | BLOG POSTS, Helpful Articles, Questions We Get Series
It’s one of the most common questions we get, and the answer is: usually. Whether or not you can live in your home during construction depends on the scope and type of project, as well as your tolerance for disruption. For smaller projects like kitchens, baths, or...
by Brian Kashas | Oct 22, 2025 | BLOG POSTS, Camas Hilltop House, custom home builder, custom home design, Helpful Articles, Home design, Home Plans
We’re excited to introduce the Camas Hilltop House, a custom home we’re building on a hillside overlooking Camas, Washington. It’s a complex, multi-structure project that brings together a talented design and engineering team and a client with a clear vision. The home...
by Brian Kashas | Oct 22, 2025 | BLOG POSTS, custom home builder, custom home design, Helpful Articles, Home design, Home Plans, Questions We Get Series
Starting a home project can feel overwhelming. Most people aren’t sure what the first step should be or when to bring a builder into the mix. That’s why one of the questions we hear most often is, “How do we get started?” The process always begins with a conversation....
by Brian Kashas | Oct 17, 2025 | BLOG POSTS, custom home builder, custom home design, Helpful Articles, Home design, Home Plans, Questions We Get Series
One of the most common questions we get early on is, “Would my project be a good fit for your company?” At Kashas Design Build, we focus on projects where design, planning, and craftsmanship all matter. That includes custom homes, large-scale remodels, additions, and...
