by dueckbuilders | Nov 4, 2025 | Dueck Builders Blog, Uncategorized
Building Green Comes Down to IntegrityBuilding “green” for me comes down to integrity. It’s about being true to what I believe — that what we do matters, even in ways we can’t always predict. Small Actions, Big EffectsI’ve always felt a pull toward the idea of chaos...
by josh.friesen@dueckbuilders.com | Dec 6, 2022 | Dueck Builders Blog
Building a custom home is one of the biggest investments of your life — financially and emotionally. Choosing the right builder can make the difference between a joyful experience and a stressful one. You’ve probably spent hours collecting ideas, sketching floor...
by josh.friesen@dueckbuilders.com | Nov 10, 2022 | Dueck Builders Blog, Uncategorized
Building a home that’s beautiful, efficient, and environmentally responsible isn’t just a passing trend — it’s the future of homebuilding. But with so many terms floating around — green homes, net zero homes, passive houses, and sustainable homes — it can be hard to...
by dueckbuilders | Apr 1, 2020 | Dueck Builders Blog, Uncategorized
The Marshmallow Test — and What It Teaches Us About Home Building It’s 1970. You’re watching your child through a one-way mirror at Stanford University. The researcher sets a single marshmallow on the table and says, “If you don’t eat this for 15 minutes, you’ll get...
by dueckbuilders | Mar 5, 2019 | Dueck Builders Blog, Uncategorized
You’ve finally moved into your dream home — the furniture is in place, the curtains are hung, and everything looks perfect. But have you ever stopped to think about the air you’re breathing? That “new home smell” might seem fresh, but it can contain hidden pollutants...
