by Michael McKinley | Sep 18, 2026 | Project Update
This pool house outdoor kitchen started as an old equipment shed sitting on bare red dirt. Today it is a covered pavilion with stone columns, a tongue-and-groove wood ceiling, two TVs, and two U-shaped outdoor kitchens facing the pool. At Majestic Outdoor Kitchens, we...
by Michael McKinley | Sep 16, 2026 | Helpful Tips
In most North Texas homes, the garage works harder than any other room. For example, it’s the workshop, the mudroom, the extra pantry, the home gym, and — in theory — where the cars go. It’s also usually the least finished room in the house. Then summer...
by Michael McKinley | Aug 19, 2026 | Helpful Tips
Amenities sell leases. The rooftop lounge, the courtyard grill station, the kitchen out by the pool — that’s what people remember after a tour, and a big part of why they renew. But a shared kitchen only works if everyone who lives there can actually use it. If...
by Michael McKinley | Jul 16, 2026 | Helpful Tips
PGS Grill Amenity Station – Texas Apartment Rooftop DeckProject: The Aspire, Sherman, TX — read the partner spotlight Shared outdoor spaces deserve serious grilling equipment. Whether you’re designing an apartment complex, an RV park, a marina, or a condo...
by Michael McKinley | Jan 27, 2026 | Company News, Project Update
When you’re building North Texas custom homes, the difference is rarely one big thing—it’s a thousand small decisions made correctly, consistently, and with experience. That’s exactly what sets CeciBates Custom Homes apart. Their team is known for taking on unique,...