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Phil Jung

Phil Jung is one of the founders of Elk Ridge Custom Homes. He has 30+ years of construction and design experience and is the Architectural Designer for the firm.

11/03/2026 Custom Home Builders, Home Building Costs, Custom Home Design

How to Choose a Custom Home Builder in Colorado Springs (2026)

The best way to choose a custom home builder is to ask how they price the house, then check that answer against their contract, their license and…

11/03/2026 Home Building Costs, Financing

Design-Build vs. Hiring an Architect in Colorado Springs (2026)

If you want to know what your home will cost before you commit to building it, and you want one team responsible for both the design and the price,…

11/03/2026 Home Building Costs, Financing

What It Costs to Build a Custom Home in Monument, Colorado (2026)

Most of the fully custom homes we build in Monument run $1.5 million to $3 million or more, not counting land. That range covers design,…

11/03/2026 Home Building Costs, Financing

Cost to Build a Custom Home in Colorado Springs (2026)

If you're thinking about building a custom home in Colorado Springs, Monument, or Black Forest, the first question is almost always the same: what's…

10/21/2026 Cost of Renovating, Tear Down and Rebuild a House, Cost to Tear Down and Rebuild a House

Is It Cheaper to Tear Down a House and Rebuild or Renovate?

Renovating usually costs less when a house is structurally sound, and the existing layout meets your needs. However, when a renovation requires major…

09/29/2026 Healthy Home Design

11 Best Natural Light Interior Design Ideas to Improve Your Home Today

Dark rooms can make even a well-designed home feel smaller, colder, and less comfortable. The problem is not always that your home lacks windows.…

09/08/2026 Transitional Design

How to Get a European Farmhouse Aesthetic Using Modern, Low-Maintenance Materials

European farmhouses have an appeal that feels difficult to manufacture. Their weathered stone, muted colors, heavy timber, simple rooflines, and…

08/03/2026 Custom Home Floor Plans, Multigenerational Living, Flex Space Design

Why Every Modern Family Needs a Flex Space to Solve Their Storage and Privacy Issues

Today's homes need to do more than simply provide a place to live—they need to adapt to changing lifestyles. Whether you're working remotely,…

07/08/2026 Extreme Weather Home Design, Colorado Custom Homes, Wildfire-Resistant Homes

How to Build Climate-Resilient Homes That Can Withstand Extreme Weather

Most homes are designed for comfort.

06/02/2026 Work From Home Productivity, Wellness Room Ideas, Home Wellness Space

5 Wellness Room Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Productivity at Home

Working from home has changed how people think about productivity. Your desk, chair, lighting, and screen setup all affect how well you work. But…

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