As a home builder and remodeler in San Antonio, Texas, Rhino Design Build gets this question a lot. When do I need a building permit? If you are building more than 100 sq ft or moving walls or doors, a building permit is required in the City of San Antonio. If you’re doing sidewalk, driveway … Read more
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A mother-in-law suite or Granny Flat in San Antonio can be defined as some type of room addition to the existing home that provides temporary or permanent accommodations for guests. This type of room addition is referred to as a “mother-in-law suite” or “father-in-law suite” since it is not unusual for elderly parents to live … Read more
Popcorn ceilings were a very popular design trend during the 1960s and 70s. However, many people living in homes of that era don’t like the way textured ceilings look, and want to get rid of them. It really dates the house and makes can be scraped off really easily. When I build a custom home … Read more
I get this question almost every time we build a room addition or remodel an existing house in San Antonio. Which is better? Hardwood flooring or Ceramic tile? Rhino Design Build has the answer. Well, it all depends on your family lifestyle. While both offer an upgraded look and better resale value as opposed to … Read more
It’s always hot here in San Antonio and many of my clients that want their homes remodeled are asking about Outdoor Patio Mist Cooling System. They systems are are a great idea for outdoor cabana’s, decks, swimming pool areas or patios. Mist cooling systems push water through minuscule nozzles at an incredibly high pressure (about … Read more
Rhino Design Build is building this new garage in San Antonio. This video shows the foundation being poured for the new 20′-0″ x 20′-0″ garage. The ceiling height will be 8′-0″ and we were able to recycle some french doors and windows that were removed from the main house we are remodeling. This garage will … Read more
“Tankless Water Heater” or “instant” water heaters, provides on-demand hot water source at an efficient and less costly rate. If you are looking at remodeling your home in the near future or simply want to conserve energy, the old school water heater is the perfect target to get rid of. Rhino Design Build just installed … Read more
Adding Floor Insulation to the underside of your home can help lessen cold air drafts and increase the energy efficiency of your home. Many of Rhino Design Builds clients that we remodel homes for in the San Antonio area ask about the benefits of floor insulation. The gains provided by floor insulation aren’t as large … Read more
Rhino Design Build is currently building this new detached garage for a client in Alamo Heights, Texas. If you have room on your lot to build a new detached garage, you want to consider having one built by Rhino Design Build. Do you have to rent out a storage unit and drive to get to … Read more
Painting the exterior of your home requires dry, sunny days. If you live in San Antonio like I do, we have plenty of those days. Summertime is the perfect opportunity to get out there and paint! Even if a few rainstorms cause a delay, you still have plenty of time to finish the work before … Read more
You should probably remodel if: Homeowners who love their homes, their neighbors, and their communities most often remodel because they already have everything they want. They might be lacking some features such as master bedroom suite, a gourmet kitchen, or an updated bathroom. One main advantage of home remodeling is that you only need to … Read more
I get this question almost everyday and the answer is: It Depends. If you are adding a room addition, then how tall are the ceilings? What kind of exterior finish are you going to use? (stucco, brick, rock hardi plank) What kind of flooring? (carpet, ceramic tile, travertine, stained concrete) Are the electrical, plumbing and … Read more