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Is a Fireplace in Your New Home a Good Idea?

With decreasing winter temperatures, many homeowners are beginning to think about those cozy weekend afternoons snuggled up next to a fireplace. We're looking at the pros and cons of having a new fireplace in your home.

January 21, 2020

Is Buying a Generator worth It for a New Home

What can families do to protect themselves and their homes from extended power outages? A standby home generator is designed to keep your home powered during the event of a power outage.

December 27, 2019

Top Sunroom Ideas for 2019/20

The addition of a simple sunroom can allow homeowners to enjoy those limited hours of sun during the fall and winter months without having to get bundled up in dozens of layers of clothes.

November 18, 2019

3 Ways to Set up Your Garage in a Luxury Home

About 63 percent of all housing units in the United States have some sort of garage as part of their home. While the main purpose of a garage is obviously a space to park your car, most homeowners don’t take full advantage of what this extra space offers.

October 17, 2019

Most Popular Home Styles in 2019

Completely redoing the style of your home is not only hard to accomplish, but will most likely also cost a fortune. The most popular house styles of 2019 will allow homeowners to let their home speak to their individual character and personality. We'll look at the most popular architectural styles of today to help you settle on the perfect character for your next home.

September 9, 2019

Why Your Siding Matters

When searching for a new home, there are many features that will likely be at the top of your priority list. We can tell you why siding should be added to that list.

Your Summer Home Maintenance Checklist

Now that summer temperatures are in full swing, it is finally time to open the windows, get rid of the dust, and let the freshness into your home. Find our entire home maintenance checklist here.

Why Buy a New Build Home?

Buy used or build new? This is one question that almost all prospective homeowners have to deal with as they plan for the home of their dreams.

The Kitchen Advantage

Kitchen cabinetry will continue into 2019 with a minimalist trend. Learn more about the kitchen trends of 2019 here!

February 26, 2019

The Dramatic and Practical Advantages of a High Ceiling Basement

The trend towards more livable, open spaced and uplifting basements is shifting how they are viewed in the modern home. Check out the advantages to a high ceiling basement here.

January 28, 2019

Green Building Saves Homeowners Big Time: The Obvious and Not-so-obvious Savings of a Green Home

One of the biggest reasons to own a home that has been built with environmentally friendly construction practices is cost savings. Let’s examine several ways that green building practices will save you big in the long run.

December 26, 2018

What are the Best California Closet Accessories?

The best California Closets accessories are those that make your life a little bit easier in the closet. Learn the most popular accessories for California closets here.

February 5, 2019

Eco-Friendly Building Materials: What Informed Homeowners Want

Are you a homeowner that considers environmental impact an important feature of a modern home If so, you are among the growing number of home buyers who use eco-friendliness as criteria in their home purchase process.

3 Best Laundry Room Design Ideas

In most homes, there is a dark, dreary area that its inhabitants are afraid to go. No, it’s not the basement. This place is known to most as the laundry room. An unappealing laundry room makes taking care of that dirty pile of clothes a laborious chore, where you may think to yourself, “Do I have to?” The answer is yes, yes you do.

December 6, 2018

10 Questions Home Builders Hope You Never Ask

When it comes to building a custom forever home, there are no bad or stupid questions. At least, that’s what we think. Unfortunately, there are some home builders out there that hope you never ask these questions.

Natale Builders Raises the Roof for Roswell!

2018 marks yet another Raise the Roof event, hosted by Roswell Park Cancer Institute! Find out all the details and homes you can visit this year here.

Fads That Never Fade: How to Ensure Timeless Design

To truly achieve a timeless home design, you must resist the urge to follow any trends that hit the home decor atmosphere. Find out how to accomplish that here.

February 6, 2019

Curb Appeal: How Landscaping Can Add Value to Your Home

Veteran homeowners will tell you that landscaping can literally add thousands of dollars in value as the years go by. Find out how to possibly add this value to your home here.

Is A Finished Basement Right For You?

If the fate of your basement is yet to be determined, listen up. We’ve got some pros & cons that are worth considering in deciding whether a finished basement is right for you.

February 6, 2019

4 Things First Time Home Buyers Always Overlook

There are many items that often come as an afterthought, which can be costly and dangerous in the long run. Here are some common items first time home buyers overlook.

November 18, 2019

10 Home Upgrades That Pay Off At Resale

No matter the reason for selling your home, it helps to know what home improvements add the most value. Find our list of home upgrades that pay off here.

Home Color Trends of 2018

Much like the world of fashion, color trends change every year. Choosing the right colors for your home can be a difficult, but we have put together a list here for your viewing pleasure.

4 Luxurious Bathroom Shower Designs

Did you know the average person takes 30,000 showers in their life? You should like your shower. Check out these 4 bathroom shower designs for inspiration!

The Homeowner's Winter Maintenance Checklist

Winter maintenance is an important part of making sure your home runs smoothly. Here's your go-to list so you don't forget any winter maintenance tasks.

Case Study: High-end Energy Neutral Homes

The US Builders Review featured us in one of their case studies, giving you a first look at what you can expect with you build with Natale. Find the entire article here.

Why Now is the Time to Invest in Custom Built Homes

Buying a home is a huge decision. But do you build or buy an existing house? Let us tell you why investing in custom built homes is a smart choice.

4 Ways a Custom Kitchen Can Make a Home More Inviting

Learn how customizing your kitchen creates an environment that is welcoming to your family and your guests, for generations to come.

5 Simple Ways To Add Value To Your New Home In Buffalo NY

The investments into your new home shouldn't stop right after you buy it. Check out these 5 simple ways to add value to your new home in Buffalo NY here.

Cut Your Cooling Costs With These Modern Ceiling Fans

One of the best ways to cut your cooling costs this summer is with fans. Read on to learn how to add style and energy savings with these modern ceiling fans.

Visit Us At Horizons 2017

Natale Builders will be participating in the Tour of homes this year where you will be able to go around and tour model homes! Click here to find out all of the details.

5 Unique and Inviting Stone Patio Ideas

Do you frequently hosts guests on your patio? It's time to give your patio a fresh makeover for the new season. Here are 5 stone patio ideas you'll love!

The Cutting Edge of Custom Landscaping for 2017

Are you so busy with work and family that your yard is getting neglected? Reinvest in your lot with the cutting edge of custom landscaping for 2017.

The East Amherst Geothermal Mansion

Recently built by Natale Builders is this beautiful mansion with a very low carbon footprint. See the photos of this new build here!

Start Growing These 8 Veggies (and one fruit) in April

While it’s still pretty chilly outside in Western New York, that doesn’t mean you can’t start planting your favorite vegetables to prepare for the springtime thaw.

8 Emerging Home Trends of 2017

As we round out the first few months of 2017, key design trends are emerging that have designer’s heads turning. Even though it’s still early in the year, it’s clear that these designs will dominate custom home building for the year.

7 Ways to Prep Your Home for Spring

Western New York winters can be brutal on a home if you haven’t prepped for the 100-plus inches of snow the area receives annually. Once the snow finally melts, homeowners should check for any damage to their home from the winter’s snow and ice. Here are the top seven things you should check your home for after the winter.

Choosing a Floor Plan to Suit Your Needs

A home’s floor plan exists as a changing document prior to having blueprints created. They give new homeowners the chance to see how their home is laid out so they can plan things like furniture placement, room designation among others.

The Top 10 Hottest Home Building Trends

Are you planning on building your next home? Before you put the pencil to paper, take a look at the newest home building design trends to see how you can make the most of your new home.

6 Things You Should Know Before Building A New Home

Building and designing your very own home is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have; but it can also be one of the most stressful and heartbreaking if you don’t take the necessary precautions.

Why They Chose Natale Builders

Sally and Charlie has spent the better part of a year searching for a custom home builder. By doing their research, Sally and Charlie found only one builder up for the challenge - Natale Builders.

Hardwood or Bamboo, Which Floor Is For You?

Whether it’s building or buying, starting another chapter in a new custom home is very exciting. Find the differences between two materials that have come to be rivals in the flooring industry; hardwood and bamboo here.

Buffalo Zoo and polar bears internation present paw of approval to Natale Builders

On March 6, President and CEO of the Buffalo Zoo, Donna Fernandes, along with Polar Bears International (PBI) President and CEO, Robert W. Buchanan, presented the Paw of Approval Award to Angelo Natale of Natale Builders.

Announcement of award for green building

Angelo Natale, President and CEO of Natale Builders recently became one of the select group of professional builders, developers, and other industry leaders nationwide...

“As residents drive down Ava Lane in Clarence, they may notice the construction of a new home. What they may not know is that this home, which is being built by Natale Builders, will help grant the wishes of several local children..

Superior Walls System Explained

The superior walls system provides the highest quality, most green and more efficient foundation products in the world.The precast concrete panels manufactured at Superior Walls facilities across the country are the foundation system of choice for both energy-conscious homeowners and construction-savvy builders.

Tips from the builder

Seal Your Ducts By Using Sealant such as DOW, 3.0 window, door, and trim High-Performance Sealant. Today’s homeowners lose 20% of heating costs on poorly sealed and connected ducts.

Geothermal Systems

Geothermal heating and cooling uses a renewable energy resource available from your own property. Natale has had 26 geothermal units installed in our homes and we have 26 very satisfied Geothermal customers!

What does the energy star rating mean?

The Energy Star program was established to research technologies and strategies to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

What is geothermal heating?

Geothermal heating refers to the direct use of the earth’s internal heat to control temperatures in a home or building. It is sometimes confused with geothermal energy, which is a different process that actually describes the use of heat from the earth to generate electricity.

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