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Guides from Spruce Renovations
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 20, 2026 · 4 min read
From the first conversation to the warranty: how a custom home or renovation actually unfolds
Construction is only one of six stages, and knowing the others makes you a better client.
October 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Tudor, Craftsman, Country French: renovate with the house you have, not against it
When a renovation listens to the house, the finished work feels inevitable instead of imposed.
October 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Planning a master suite addition that looks like it was always there
Getting an addition to disappear into the old house comes down to matching a handful of details early.
October 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Why your architect and your builder should meet before the drawings are finished
A finished set of plans is the worst time for a builder to see them for the first time.
October 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Renovate the house you have or build a new one? How a Birmingham family can decide
Neither choice is the smart one by default, so here's how to work out which one fits your house, your lot and your life.