TKG Journal
TKG built this Journal for the questions custom home buyers actually ask — the ones about timing, land, materials, and how to avoid regrets ten years from now.
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You walk into a model home that looks exactly like what you want. The floor plan is open, the finishes are high-end, and the price fits your budget.
Coy Turner
'Do HOA and zoning rules really apply to a custom home in Seguin or New Braunfels?' Yes. They shape your build before the first shovel of dirt moves.
Coy Turner
August in Seguin is not the month most people think about building.
Coy Turner
A cracked foundation is the most expensive mistake you can make.
Coy Turner
Most people start their home project with a floor plan they found online. A master builder starts by asking how you actually move through your day.
Coy Turner
Lake McQueeny is one of the best places to live in Guadalupe County. The views are quiet and the pace is slower.
Coy Turner
A lot of people buy a piece of land in Guadalupe County and assume any set of blueprints will work.
Coy Turner
You spend an afternoon browsing builder homes in Guadalupe County and notice two very different price points for houses that look similar on paper.
Coy Turner
You found ten acres outside of Seguin with a view of the hills, and you are ready to start building.
Coy Turner
You bought your acreage because you wanted privacy and a piece of the Texas Hill Country to call your own.
Coy Turner
Before floor plans or finishes, I read the soil report and the water table — because the ground a home sits on decides how long it lasts.
Coy Turner
The pre-electric walkthrough is where your house becomes your home. Move every outlet, switch, and box — no charge, no change order.
Coy Turner
Most builders frame at 24" on-center to save lumber. TKG frames at 16" — because the walls, tile, and 20-year result depend on it.
Coy Turner
Building on your own land in Seguin means navigating well water, septic, Guadalupe County permits, and soil conditions. Here's the playbook.
Coy Turner
ZIP System sheathing replaces regular OSB + house wrap with a single panel that seals tighter and lasts longer. Here's why TKG uses it on every build.
Coy Turner
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