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Tips for buying a newly built home

Tips for buying a newly built home

If you are ready to take the plunge and become a homeowner, consider a newly built home from Mitch Feikes Builders. You have the opportunity to make it completely your own, but there are some things to consider before you consult a custom home builder in La...

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Is it better to buy or build your first home

Is it better to buy or build your first home

When it comes to owning your first home, whether it’s by yourself or with a new family, you want everything to be as perfect as you can manage. You may be wondering if it would be better to build to your exact specifications or simply purchase your first home and...

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How to fix drafty windows in your home

How to fix drafty windows in your home

With the weather turning colder as the winter season draws near, many homeowners are beginning to crank up the heat to keep the edge off in the mornings and at night. However, if your home has drafty windows, you may be using up more resources than necessary which not...

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What to look for when hiring a home builder

What to look for when hiring a home builder

When it’s time to finally make your dream home a reality, you want to make sure you have the absolute best home builder for the job. Finding the right person to build your well thought out home can be a challenge all on its own, but there a few things you can do to...

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Lot selection for your custom home

Lot selection for your custom home

If you’re interested in building your own custom home, you’ll want to be sure the plot of land you’re building on is ideal to your specifications. You’ll first need to determine if you want to live far out in the country, where there’s a lot of beautiful space to...

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The Hottest home building trends this summer pt.2

The Hottest home building trends this summer pt.2

In a previous post, we began exploring some of the hottest trends for the summer of 2016 in new home building and renovations. As opposed to being safe and going for a typical home that isn’t incredibly distinguished from the houses surrounding it, try adding a trend...

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The hottest summer building trends this summer pt.1

The hottest summer building trends this summer pt.1

Warmer weather is the perfect time to have a new home built! The days are beautiful and there are no forecasts of snow to hinder the production schedule. Before searching out a home builder in La Porte, Indiana, you’ll want to have a good idea on what your dream home...

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Welcome to MF builders blog

Welcome to MF builders blog

At Mitch Feikes Builders, we’re a commercial and custom home builder near Michigan City, Indiana who strives for complete customer satisfaction with every build we do. We’ve been servicing La Porte county and surrounding areas for over 20 years and a large portion of...

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