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From Frame to Finish CUSTOM HOMES

From Frame to Finish

More than 40 years of craftsmanship, expertise, and innovative design go into every Bialas Builders home. The five-bedroom, three-bathroom house at 5505…

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Built On A Dry Foundation FOUNDATION & REPAIR

Built On A Dry Foundation

For homeowners across the Midwest, an unfinished basement often represents the largest untapped opportunity in the house. A dry, structurally sound…

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A Home for Every Chapter CUSTOM HOMES

A Home for Every Chapter

Multigenerational living reaches a new level of luxury in a thoughtfully planned Sioux Falls home set against the backdrop of a state park.

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From Stone to Statement COUNTERTOPS

From Stone to Statement

A woman walked into T & T Granite & Quartz with merely a photo on her phone: an AI-generated island featuring a raw hand chiseled live edge. Tim Ockenga…

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More Light, Less Cost GLASS & SHOWERS

More Light, Less Cost

Glass Doctor of Sioux Falls owner Justin Eimers on how a custom glass shower makes a small bathroom feel bigger and brighter — often for less than a wall.

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Built to Last CABINETRY

Built to Last

After 37 years at StarMark Cabinetry, Dale Goetschius makes the case for custom cabinets built to fit — and built to stay.

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Before You Build: Answers to Common Questions CUSTOM HOMES

Before You Build: Answers to Common Questions

Creation Builders owner Rich Visker answers the questions homeowners ask most before starting a custom home.

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Stay Warm, Stay Ready HEATING & COOLING

Stay Warm, Stay Ready

Waterbury Heating and Cooling on why fall furnace maintenance and carbon monoxide detectors keep Sioux Empire homes safe all winter.

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Distinctly Designed CUSTOM HOMES

Distinctly Designed

A forward-thinking ranch home in Brandon shows how Trademark Homes blends bold design with everyday livability.

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Luxury Without Limits CUSTOM HOMES

Luxury Without Limits

A warm, welcoming custom home in Brandon shows how DeWitt Companies builds houses meant to stand the test of time.

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Before The Frost FOUNDATION & REPAIR

Before The Frost

Fall is the perfect time to assess and protect your home's foundation — before winter's freeze makes repairs more difficult and expensive.

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Built With Pride CUSTOM HOMES

Built With Pride

Dan Devine spent 25 years learning every part of a house. Pride Built Homes is the family company he built from that knowledge.

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From Vision To Reality CUSTOM HOMES

From Vision To Reality

Craig Wynia’s favorite kinds of clients are people who have a creative vision for their future home, and they trust Craig to bring their ideas to life.

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Modern Living, Made Simple CUSTOM HOMES

Modern Living, Made Simple

Discerning Siouxland homeowners seek custom-built homes that deliver low maintenance alongside comfort and style.

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Beyond The Glare: Protection In Every Pane GLASS & SHOWERS

Beyond The Glare: Protection In Every Pane

We’ve all had days when the sun shines extra bright into our eyes. For drivers, that may mean combating the glare with window tint.

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