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Air Sealing in Custom Homes

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Air Sealing in Custom Homes

Learn why air sealing matters in a Colorado custom home and how thoughtful behind-the-walls construction supports comfort and energy efficiency.

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Building a Custom Home in Colorado

Building a Custom Home in Colorado

Thinking of building a custom home in Colorado? Learn what to consider when choosing land, planning your home, and preparing for Colorado’s unique climate with Gowler Homes.

5 Things to Know Before Building a Home in the Colorado Front Range

5 Things to Know Before Building a Home in the Colorado Front Range

Building a new custom home is a major undertaking, not to mention one of the most significant investments you are likely to make in your life.

Custom Home Pre-Construction Process

Custom Home Pre-Construction Process

Learn how Gowler Homes uses a thoughtful pre-construction process to align design, budget, engineering, and selections before building a custom home in Colorado.

Colorado Springs Custom Home Open House

Colorado Springs Custom Home Open House

Tour The Ridgeline, a Gowler Homes custom home in Winsome near Black Forest, Colorado Springs. Explore the design, craftsmanship, and luxury finishes in person.

Custom Home Design in Colorado Springs

Custom Home Design in Colorado Springs

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6 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Custom Home in the Colorado Front Range

6 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Custom Home in the Colorado Front Range

If this is your first time building a house in Colorado, you’re in a unique position. On one hand, you get to look forward to the exciting journey of designing and constructing a new custom home that is perfectly tailored to your needs. On the other hand, you’

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6 Reasons to Build Your Next Home in Colorado Springs

6 Reasons to Build Your Next Home in Colorado Springs

The perfect home looks different to different people, depending on the size of your family, how you regularly utilize your residential space, and what you are planning for the future. Similarly, the perfect community to settle down in is bound to vary among families based on the same types of lifest

7 Reasons to Build Your Custom Home in Monument

7 Reasons to Build Your Custom Home in Monument

If you’re looking for reasons to build a new custom home, there are plenty. A custom home, designed to suit your needs, desires, family size, and preferences are the best way to obtain that magical living space that will live in your dreams forever.

Best School Districts in the Colorado Front Range

Best School Districts in the Colorado Front Range

If you’re looking to build a new home within a Colorado Front Range school district that promises a high-quality education for your children, here are a few to consider. These school districts are ranked based on numerous reviews and key statistics, such as state test scores, graduation rates, teach

Colorado Springs Custom Home Builder

Colorado Springs Custom Home Builder

Gowler Custom Homes has been a Colorado Springs Custom Home Builder since 2016. Founded by Matt and Tiffany Gowler, our team has grown to become one of the premier respected custom home builders in Colorado Springs, El Paso County and Douglas County. As a boutique custom home builder, our focus is o

Custom Home Site Land Buying Checklist

Custom Home Site Land Buying Checklist

Buying the right land for your custom home is important! So how do you know if a certain lot is a good building site? This checklist will help you gather all the information you need to make an informed decision:

Gowler Homes Design Studio: the Story

Gowler Homes Design Studio: the Story

Since the beginning when Tiffany and I started Gowler Homes, it has been a dream of ours to have a physical space to bring our clients to which would showcase who we are, our style, and feel. We had a vision of a beautiful, comfortable, office space for our employees to collaborate in and a curated

Grandwood Ranch 

Grandwood Ranch 

Located off of Higby Rd, just a mile or so east of Jackson Creek Parkway, the community is comprised of 48 multi acre custom home sites nestled into 150 acres of rolling hills and pine trees with 14 acres of untouched open space.

Home Design Checklist: Questions to Ask During Your Design Meeting for Your Custom Home

Home Design Checklist: Questions to Ask During Your Design Meeting for Your Custom Home

Once you have found a team to handle construction of your new custom dream home, the exciting process of developing project plans can commence.

How Much Cash Do I Need to Build a Custom Home?

How Much Cash Do I Need to Build a Custom Home?

Use these general guidelines to help understand how much cash you’ll need if you plan to build a custom home in Colorado Springs or Castle Rock! Remember, these are general ‘rule of thumb’ guidelines. We’ve also written a post on How To Budget For a Custom Home. For actual figures, please consult wi

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom Home in Castle Rock?

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom Home in Castle Rock?

Thinking about building a custom home in Castle Rock? It is a beautiful community to do so, but before making the jump into the world of custom-built homes there are a few expenses you need to know ahead of time. Starting from scratch instead of buying a new home comes with a handful of costs you mi

How to Assemble Your Custom Home Dream Team

How to Assemble Your Custom Home Dream Team

Before you can build the custom home of your dreams in the Colorado front range, you have to build a team that will help you achieve that goal. The goal is to assemble a group of professionals who understand your vision and can provide each of the services you need for a project as complex as buildi

How to Budget for a Custom Home

How to Budget for a Custom Home

One of the most common questions that I get from prospective clients is, How much does it cost to build a custom home? No matter what location you are looking at, The answer to this question is, of course, complicated and can be affected by dozens of factors, and it’s definitely not as easy as budge

How to Control Project Costs During the Design Phase

How to Control Project Costs During the Design Phase

Building a custom home is bound to be one of the biggest personal investments you make in the course of your life. Once completed, you get to look forward to years of living in and enjoying your unique space.

How to Finance a Custom Home Build

How to Finance a Custom Home Build

If you are in the market to build a custom home (whether it’s in Colorado Springs or Castle Rock), it’s likely that you’ve owned a home before and will therefore be somewhat familiar with the home loan process. However, there are a few notable differences betw

Should You Buy a New Home, Remodel or Move?

Should You Buy a New Home, Remodel or Move?

Family dynamics change over time, and the place that once might have been the perfect home no longer has the right features or square footage to accommodate your current lifestyle.

What Are Allowances? Understanding Your Custom Home Budget

What Are Allowances? Understanding Your Custom Home Budget

If you are thinking about building a custom home, I guarantee that at some point in the process you’ll hear the word ‘Allowances’. You need to know what this word means and the questions to ask your builder to ensure that you fully understand what is included in your home price and what potential un

What Is Design-build?

What Is Design-build?

As the old saying goes, there’s more than one way to skin a cat and definitely more than one way to approach building a custom home. At Gowler Homes, we follow the Design-Build philosophy when constructing custom homes.

Why People Are Moving From Big Cities to Monument, Larkspur, and Black Forest

Why People Are Moving From Big Cities to Monument, Larkspur, and Black Forest

For several years, El Paso County and the surrounding area has been one of the fastest-growing areas in Colorado based in terms of population size. A significant number of people are moving from out-of-state urban areas to start a new life surrounded by the na

Winsome – a Custom Home Community in Black Forest Colorado

Winsome – a Custom Home Community in Black Forest Colorado

One of the newest custom home communities in Black Forest, CO is called Winsome. Lots are going to be released for filing 3 in mid 2024,

Why Colorado Springs Is the Top Destination for Homebuyers in 2025

Why Colorado Springs Is the Top Destination for Homebuyers in 2025

As we step into 2025, Colorado Springs stands out as one of the most desirable places to live in the United States. Recently ranked as the top housing market for the year by Realtor.com, the city is experiencing incredible growth with a 39.8% surge in home sales and prices. But beyond the numbers, C

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6 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Custom Home in the Colorado Front Range

If this is your first time building a house in Colorado, you’re in a unique position. On one hand, you get to look forward to the exciting journey of designing and constructing a new custom home that is perfectly tailored to your needs. On the other hand, you’re about to make one of the biggest inve

7 Reasons to Build your Custom Home in Monument

7 Reasons to Build your Custom Home in Monument

If you’re looking for reasons to build a new custom home, there are plenty. A custom home, designed to suit your needs, desires, family size, and preferences are the best way to obtain that magical living space that will live in your dreams forever.

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Custom Home Site Land Buying Checklist

Buying the right land for your custom home is important! So how do you know if a certain lot is a good building site? This checklist will help you gather all the information you need to make an informed decision:

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Designing Dreams a Real Life Interior Design Selections Package Example

Here is a peak, behind the scenes to show you what a professional interior design selection package looks like. As we discussed previously, having all of your design selections finalized during the Pre-Construction phase is critical to ensuring that your project stays on schedule and within budget.

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How to Finance a Custom Home Build

If you are in the market to build a custom home (whether it’s in Colorado Springs or Castle Rock), it’s likely that you’ve owned a home before and will therefore be somewhat familiar with the home loan process. However, there are a few notable differences between purchasing an existing home and fina

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Managing your Custom Home Budget the Power of Transparency and Stewardship

When it comes to building a custom home, the budget is arguably the most important aspect of the entire process. For most people, building a custom home is one of the largest investments they’ll ever make, so ensuring that your money is managed with transparency and accuracy is crucial. At Gowler Ho

Our Favorite Things Aromaplan 2025 Waterless Hvac Scent Diffuser Whole House

Our Favorite Things Aromaplan 2025 Waterless Hvac Scent Diffuser Whole House

In the world of custom home design, luxury lies in the details. Architectural excellence, premium materials, and bespoke craftsmanship define the visual experience—but true luxury appeals to all the senses. One of the most transformative, yet often overlooked, elements of a truly elevated living spa

Our Favorite Things Breville Barista Express Impress a Coffee Lovers Best Friend

Our Favorite Things Breville Barista Express Impress a Coffee Lovers Best Friend

_Disclaimer:_ _This website uses affiliate links, meaning: at no additional cost to you, we earn a small commission if you click-through and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I we earn from qualifying purchases. We only feature products that we believe in and use ourselves. Your support means

Our Favorite Things Caraway Non Stick Cookware

Our Favorite Things Caraway Non Stick Cookware

_Disclaimer:_ _This website uses affiliate links, meaning: at no additional cost to you, we earn a small commission if you click-through and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I we earn from qualifying purchases. We only feature products that we believe in and use ourselves. Your support means

Our Favorite Things Dyson Outsize Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

Our Favorite Things Dyson Outsize Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

_Disclaimer:_ _This website uses affiliate links, meaning: at no additional cost to you, we earn a small commission if you click-through and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I we earn from qualifying purchases. We only feature products that we believe in and use ourselves. Your support means

Our Favorite Things Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Our Favorite Things Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

At Gowler Homes, we love discovering kitchen tools that make cooking more enjoyable, and add a touch of beauty to the most spectacular kitchens. That is why we have a special place in our hearts for the Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven. This isn’t just any piece of cookware—it’s a

Our Favorite Things Legacybox

Our Favorite Things Legacybox

At Gowler Homes, we believe that building a home is about more than just walls and design—it’s about creating a space where memories are made, stories are shared, and legacies are built. Just as we craft homes designed to last for generations, preserving the memories that fill those homes is equally

Our Favorite Things Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven

Our Favorite Things Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven

At Gowler Homes, we believe luxury isn’t just found in square footage or finishes—it’s in how a home _lives_. It’s in the slow, beautiful moments it makes space for. It’s in the way a space invites connection, creativity, and comfort. That’s why we love the Ooni Koda 16 gas-powered pizza oven.

Our Favorite Things Spoton Gps Dog Fence

Our Favorite Things Spoton Gps Dog Fence

At Gowler Homes, we’re always thinking about how people _live_ in the homes we build. It’s not just about beautiful finishes or thoughtful layouts—it’s about creating spaces where families feel safe, comfortable, and truly at home, inside and out. And for so many of us, that family includes a dog. O

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The Importance of a Strong Project Team

When embarking on a custom home build or a large-scale renovation, two key factors can make or break your project: assembling the right project team and investing in a thorough pre-construction process. These steps are essential to ensuring your home is built to the highest quality, completed on tim

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Why People are Moving from Big Cities to Monument Larkspur and Black Forest

For several years, El Paso County and the surrounding area has been one of the fastest-growing areas in Colorado based in terms of population size. A significant number of people are moving from out-of-state urban areas to start a new life surrounded by the natural beauty, affordable cost of living

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Why Project Scheduling is Key to Construction Success

Project scheduling is one of the most critical aspects of any construction project. Unfortunately, the construction industry has earned a reputation for delays and projects not being completed on time. At Gowler Homes, we’re committed to changing that narrative by focusing on effective scheduling an

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The 9 Best Restaurants in Colorado Springs

If You Are In Colorado Springs, You Owe It To Yourself To Grab A Bite From One Of These Amazing Restaurants.

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Why Price per Square Foot Shouldn’t Matter When Building a Custom Home in Colorado

If I can be honest, there is one question I get over and over that I really don’t like to answer: How much do you charge per square foot?

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Best Bathroom Tile Options For Flooring and Showers

There Are Several Factors to Consider When Selecting Tile for Your Custom Colorado Home. Browse Through These Bathroom Tile Options.

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Balancing Inspiration and Overwhelm: Beginning Your Custom Home Journey

Balancing Inspiration and Overwhelm

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