by Brian Kashas | Oct 15, 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 people ask in an early conversation is, “How much will it cost?” It’s a fair question. For most people, a remodel or custom home is one of the biggest investments they’ll ever make, and it’s natural to want a clear answer right away....
by Brian Kashas | Oct 7, 2025 | BLOG POSTS, custom home builder, custom home design, Helpful Articles, Home design, Home Plans, Questions We Get Series
One of the first questions people ask when they call is, “When could you start?” It’s a fair question. People want to understand the timeline and how soon their project could realistically happen. The short answer is that it depends on where you are in the design...
by Brian Kashas | Sep 24, 2025 | BLOG POSTS, Camas Hilltop House, custom home builder, custom home design, Home design, Home Plans
With the 14-foot foundation walls complete, our focus at the Camas Hilltop House has shifted to protecting the structure and setting up the systems that will power the home. Waterproofing and Insulation On the uphill side of the foundation, we applied a spray-on...
by Brian Kashas | Sep 17, 2025 | BLOG POSTS, Camas Hilltop House, custom home builder, custom home design, Home design, Home Plans
At the Camas Hilltop House, one of the earliest challenges was a 14-foot-high foundation wall, unusually tall for a residential project. The architectural design came from Marty, and the structural and geotechnical engineers determined how to make the tall foundation...
by Brian Kashas | Sep 10, 2025 | BLOG POSTS, Helpful Articles, Home design, Home Plans
Radiant Slabs: Rigid Foam vs. Spray Foam Most radiant-heated slabs are insulated with rigid foam board. It’s the industry standard for good reason: it performs well, it’s reasonably cost-effective, and crews know how to install it. On a recent project, though, we...
by Brian Kashas | Aug 25, 2025 | BLOG POSTS, Camas Hilltop House, custom home builder, custom home design
This video offers a closer look at the detail, precision, and accountability we bring to every custom build. Watch now to see how Kashas Design Build lays the groundwork for a home that will stand the test of time. Camas Hilltop House #001 Geotech sign off,...
