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Mt Tabor Projects, Events & Seasonal UpdatesAsk Good Questions Before Hiring a Builder
Make sure you have a list of good questions to ask when interviewing builders to build your house or major addition. Do you remember hearing the old adage, "There are no stupid questions" when you were growing up? Well, for those building a house, the new adage should...
Get the House Ready, It’s Outdoor Season
With increasing temps, it's a good time to freshen up your home for a great start to the outdoor season. It appears warmer weather is here to stay. Easter is just a week away. Tax refunds have either arrived or are being processed. And now it is time to start cleaning...
Visit Us at the Home Show on March 9th or 10th
The Washington County Home Builder's Home Show is a great place to talk about your future building project. The professional builders from Mt. Tabor Builders are available to talk dreams and building plans today and tomorrow at Hagerstown Community College. The...
February is Here, But Spring is Coming
February is upon on us and that means spring - and building season - is closer. We at Mt. Tabor Builders work throughout winter, but this is the time of year that gets us excited, because of the pending good weather. The anticipation of warmer temperatures means we...
The Home Show is Next Month
See Us at This Year’s Home Show Is 2019 the year you declare to make big changes in how you live and where you live? The economy is strong. People are building and remodeling homes throughout the Tri-state area. In-law suites are being added and basements are being...
New Year’s Resolution: Build in 2019!
What is your New Year's Resolution? Do you want a new living space by this time next year? If so, contact us soon to talk about the change you want to make. Do you want to build a home in the coming year? Or, are you happy with where you are and just want to remodel...
Happy Holidays!
Everyone at Mt. Tabor Builders wishes you and your family a happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year! This is a great time of year for us at Mt. Tabor and we hope it is for you too. We hope you get to find time to spend with friends and family. We also hope you...
Meet Now, Build in 2019
The next month is the perfect time to meet with builders to discuss your building plan -- for a custom home, major addition or renovation -- for next year. With Halloween and Thanksgiving behind us, and less than a month until Christmas, you probably have a few things...
Happy Thanksgiving from Mt. Tabor!
We hope you and your family have a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday. The entire staff at Mt. Tabor Builders hopes that Thanksgiving is a day filled with reflection on a year of blessings. If you have been blessed with faith, good health, a home, children,...
Energy-Efficient Home Saves Money in Long Run
It's Halloween time, but the truly scary theme, is a house that leaks air and leads to horrifying energy bills this winter. Mt. Tabor Builders can build an energy-efficient home that will provide long-term savings. Spending a little more on good building materials now...
Homeowner Happy with Mt. Tabor-built Home
Mt. Tabor Builds Custom Home in Boonsboro for Client Who Couldn't Find the Perfect Place Until She Worked with The Professional Builders from Clear Spring, MD. When Linda Berenstine was ready to move, she knew what she wanted. She wanted to purchase an existing home...
Whole-house Home Renovation
Whole-house Home Renovation is Sometimes the Best, Most Cost Efficient Alternative to Building a New Home In the words of custom home builder Willie Eby, “Right now you can rehab more space than you can build.” Eby, owner of Mt. Tabor Builders in Clear Spring, is...
Happy Labor Day from Mt. Tabor!
Everyone at Mt. Tabor Builders hopes you and your family have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend! This is the unofficial end of summer. We hope it was a great summer and hope the fall is even better. We know this time of year can be hectic, but if you are thinking of a...
Back to School, but Maybe a New School Zone?
As back-to-school season starts, many parents start to think about a new home in a new school zone for the coming years. Don't wait for another year to pass before talking to us about building. Summer is quickly coming to a close and the back-to-school rush is...
New Custom Homes by Mt. Tabor
Here are some custom homes the Mt. Tabor team recently completed. The Mt. Tabor Builders team of professionals has been busy over the last 12 months. The hard-working crew has built many additions, outdoor living spaces and custom homes in the Tri-state area of...
Happy Independence Day!
Everyone at Mt. Tabor Builders, Inc. wishes you and your family a safe and happy Independence Day. As we celebrate this great American holiday, we thought it would be a great time to learn more about this pivotal period in our nation's history AND enjoy some...
Reclaimed Materials Used in Custom Home
Old and New Combine for Trending Look in Custom Homes Okay, raise your hand if you DON'T love watching HGTV, Chip and Joanna, and all the other shows about taking an out-of-date home and then turning it into a gem using reclaimed materials. It seems the American...
Happy Father’s Day from Mt. Tabor Builders
We at Mt. Tabor Builders salute all dads on this Father's Day weekend. Thank you for taking time to invest in the lives of your family members all year long. We hope the day is a great one for all dads who take on the noble cause of being great fathers to their...
Happy Mother’s Day!
Everyone at Mt. Tabor Builders wishes every mom a happy Mother's Day! We know how important moms are to every household and we want to take time to celebrate each and every mother on their special day. The hard work they put in to build homes should never be taken for...
Great Ideas for Your Tax Refund
Tax season is coming to an end. What will you spend your tax refund on in 2018? April is here and Spring has finally arrived in the Tri-state area of Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. And by now, you are either getting your tax information together because of...
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter from everyone at Mt. Tabor Builders! We hope this time of renewal and rebirth is a special season for you, your family and your friends. For us, it is a time to reflect on a special blessing of knowing and understanding the ultimate sacrifice that God...
Spring Clean Up Leads to Outdoor Season
As the temperatures start to rise -- take a hint winter -- it is a great time to freshen up the home for a great start to the outdoor season. The new year is in swing; the tax returns are done; the tax refunds are being processed; and now it is time to start cleaning...
Testimonials from Custom Home Clients
We love nice words about our work in our client testimonials. Here are a few from construction projects we completed in 2017. "After several years of searching and not finding the right house, we decided to explore the possibility of building. At the recommendation of...
Visit Mt. Tabor at 2018 Home Show in Hagerstown, MD
Mt. Tabor's custom home building experts want to chat with you at the 2018 HBA Home Show in Hagerstown. Is 2018 the year you declare to make big changes in how you live and where you live? There are many reasons to be optimistic about the economy. For many people who...
Happy President’s Day Weekend!
Everyone at Mt. Tabor Builders hopes you and your family have a happy and safe President's Day weekend! Did You Know?: Presidents' Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of February. The day honors presidents of the United States, including George...
Ask Lots of Questions Before Hiring a Builder
Ask questions. Then ask more questions. And then ask follow up questions to the earlier questions. This is the simple formula for getting the answers needed to make an informed decision. Willie Eby of Mt. Tabor Builders, Inc. has had many meetings with potential...
Resolve Now to Create Your New Home in 2018
Lose weight? Eat healthier? Read the Bible? Spend more time with friends? Build a new home? Build an addition?Are these some of your New Year’s resolutions for 2018? Okay, maybe right now you’re too focused on getting the gifts purchased; grocery list made; and...
Mt. Tabor Staff Wishes You a Happy Thanksgiving!
We hope you and your family have a happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is the perfect holiday to lead into the joyous Christmas season. While some seem to want to jump over it or leave it behind to get to Black Friday, blowup snowmen and Hallmark channel Christmas shows,...
“Aging-in-Place” Home Design can be a “Dream” Now & Later
This Design is Perfect for Your Life Now and Later, When Life Changes Many people wait years to build their dream home. For some people, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime project. Because of this, homeowners often don’t want to leave their home until they’re forced to do so...
We Salute Our Soldiers This Veterans Day
We say "Thank you" to all of the military veterans for your service to our country on this Veterans Day. All of us at Mt. Tabor are grateful for their service. And for those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom, we are forever indebted to you and your families...
Meet Now to Build Your Dream Home in 2018
Meet with builders now if you plan to build your dream home in 2018. So what kind of home are you dreaming about? Are you dreaming about a stately colonial? Or maybe your mind’s eye sees an executive-style rancher? There is always the possibility your Pinterest page...
House and Lot Packages West of Hagerstown
Mt. Tabor House and Lot Packages Now Available with Great Mountain Views Just West of Hagerstown Last month’s HomeSource article about Mt. Tabor was about the cost of a custom-built home and getting value for the right cost. Now there is a limited opportunity to get...
Happy Labor Day from Mt. Tabor Builders!
The custom building professionals at Mt. Tabor Builders, Inc. hope you and your family have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend! This is the unofficial end of summer. We hope it was a great summer and hope the fall is even better. We know this time of year can be hectic,...
What is the Cost of Building a Custom Home?
“How much will it cost me to build a custom home?” is a frequent question asked of custom home contractors. Most will likely tell you they wish it was as easy as spitting out a number and then determining whether the person asking is really interested in their...
Build an Energy-Efficient Home for Long-Term Savings
Mt. Tabor Builders can build an energy-efficient home that will provide long-term savings and peace of mind that comes with a sound investment. Very rarely can you cut a corner and truly save a buck. This is especially true when it comes to the larger purchases that...
Whole House Rehab: A New Trend for the Times in Which We Live?
A new trend seems to be developing in the real estate world of Western Maryland: complete rehabilitation projects of existing homes. "I'm not sure exactly why this has become so popular," states Willie Eby of Mt. Tabor Builders, Inc. in Clear Spring, MD. "We're still...
Mt. Tabor Success Found in Client Testimonials
Client testimonials are often the best way to measure the success of each project. Does the clients words match the expectations laid out in the initial meetings? There are many parts of the construction process the Mt. Tabor building professionals find satisfying....
Burned Falling Waters, WV Home Rebuilt
A Burned Falling Waters, WV home was demolished to the foundation and rebuilt by the professional builders at Mt. Tabor. "It's just beautiful and I'm totally in love with it," says Ida Iseminger, of her newly-built Falling Waters ranch-style home. The original home --...
Mt. Tabor at HBA Home Show on March 18 & 19
Mt. Tabor Pros Ready to Talk “Dream Home” Plans at HBA Home Show With New Year’s now in the distant past and the first day of spring coming quickly, many people are moving toward thoughts of big changes for the rest of 2017. Some of those resolutions to “build our...
Happy President’s Day!
Happy President's Day from Mt. Tabor Builders! Did You Know?: The story of Presidents’ Day begins in 1800, the year after the death of President George Washington’s in 1799. His February 22nd birthday became a perennial day of remembrance from then on. Originally...
Boonsboro Colonial Home Make Family Happy
Boonsboro family members selected Mt. Tabor to build their custom brick Colonial on their property and ended up happy with their decision. We love it when our building professionals come through for those that put their trust in Mt. Tabor Builders. "Coming through"...
Crazy Ideas Lead to Happy Homeowner
Clear Spring, MD resident admits she had some "crazy ideas" when she started dreaming about her new home. Burma Miles knew she wanted a unique, craftsman-style home when she started searching for builders in 2015. She and her husband were in a unique situation and...
Home Builders Like to Meet in Winter
Take advantage of the cold winter months to meet with home builders if you plan to build in 2017. This is the best time of year to meet with and interview home builders if your goal is to build a new home soon after the winter weather clears out of the area. While...
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from all of us at Mt. Tabor Builders! We hope 2017 is a bigger and better year than the old one we leave behind. We are grateful for all the blessings that were a part of 2016, but hold out hope that 2017 will be a year that brings great prosperity and...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
From all of us at Mt. Tabor Builders, Inc. in Clear Spring, MD, we hope you and your family have a very merry Christmas and a week of enjoyable holidays. We hope this special season is filled with the peace, comfort and joy that was meant to accompany this celebration...
Happy Thanksgiving from Mt. Tabor Builders
We hope you and your family have a great Thanksgiving! We are very thankful for you and thank you for helping us to have a wonderful 2016 thus far. Thanksgiving is the perfect holiday to lead into the Christmas season. While some seem to want to jump over it or...
Thank You to Our Vets on Veterans Day
From all of us at Mt. Tabor Builders in Clear Spring, MD, we say "Thank you" to all of the military veterans for your service to our country. And for those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom, we are forever indebted to you and your families for your...
Renovation Ideas — The Kitchen
This is a Series of Renovation Blogs to Upgrade Your Current Living Space. Today We Will Focus on Kitchen Renovations. A kitchen renovation can provide the homeowner joy now and be a worthwhile investment in the future. Renovating a kitchen is among the best choices a...
Renovations Ideas — The Bathroom
This is a Series of Renovation Blogs to Upgrade Your Current Living Space. Today We Will Focus on Bathroom Renovations. Bathrooms are a major part of the house, even though we may only spend a fraction of our day in the space. When someone is looking to purchase or...
Mt. Tabor Salute to 9/11
We Will Never Forget The Tragic Events of 9/11 It is with great sadness that we stop and recognize the 15-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 in New York, Washington, Pennsylvania and our great country. We promise to never forget that...
Happy Labor Day from Mt. Tabor Builders
The professional builders at Mt. Tabor Builders, Inc. hope you and your family have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend! Did You Know: Labor Day in the United States is a public holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September. This year it is September 5th. The...
July 2016 Housing Starts Rise
There is more good news for the economy as housing starts increased at a nice pace in July. This is good news for the building supply companies, builders and tentative home buyers, who may be encouraged to invest when others are doing so. The rise beat expectations by...
Mt. Tabor Builds in Frederick County, MD
Mt. Tabor Builders Has Completed a Number of Custom Homes and Additions in Frederick County, MD Although headquartered in Washington County, the builders at Mt. Tabor have gained such a regional following that many of their jobs are now taking them to neighboring...
Renovation Ideas — The Ceiling
This is a Series of Renovation Ideas that Mt. Tabor Professionals Can Help Design and Install in Your Home to Upgrade Your Current Living Space Most people don't think about their plain, boring 8-ft. ceiling, UNTIL they walk into a model home and notice the great...
Happy Independence Day from Mt. Tabor Builders!
Everyone at Mt. Tabor Builders, Inc. Wishes You and Your Family a Great Independence Day Weekend. Did You Know: Known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day...
Outdoor Living Spaces for 2016
Outdoor living space trends for 2016 include new types of furniture and a trendy new color Like all things in the good ol' US of A, yesterday's "have to haves" quickly become the things that many people say, "I just can't look at that one more day." The same is true...
Happy Father’s Day from Mt. Tabor Builders
We at Mt. Tabor Builder's Inc salute all the dads today who take time to invest in the lives of their family members. We hope the day is great one for all who take on the noble cause of being a great father and making the sacrifices that often come with that calling....
Hot Building Trends for Custom Homes
Hot Trends Include Barn Doors, Textured Walls, Exposed Brick and MUCH More. Hot trends are nothing new in American culture, and trends are certainly in flux every few years in the custom home and renovation industry. In decades past, you would have to go to a...
With Thanks, We Wish You a Happy Memorial Day
Did You Know: Memorial Day is this Monday, May 30th. The holiday originated as Decoration Day after the American Civil War in 1868, when the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of Union veterans founded in Decatur, Illinois established it as a time for the...
Happy Mother’s Day!
From everyone at Mt. Tabor Builders, Inc., we want to wish every mom a Happy Mother's Day! Did You Know: The modern holiday of Mother's Day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother at St Andrew's Methodist Church in Grafton, West...
Outdoor Living Spaces for Summer Entertaining
While Old Man Winter is staying WELL past his welcome, we think it is a great time to start thinking about summer. And, since we are custom builders, we think it is time to starting thinking specifically about outdoor living spaces. We think patios, decks, fire...
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter from everyone at Mt. Tabor Builders Inc.! We hope this time of renewal and rebirth is a special season for you, your family and your friends. For us, it is a time to reflect on a special blessing of knowing and understanding the ultimate sacrifice the God...
See You at the Washington County Home Builders Show
Stop By Our Booth This Weekend We will once again be exhibiting at this big event that has unofficially ushered in the home improvement season in Hagerstown for the past three decades. The home show will again be held in the Athletic Recreation Community Center (ARCC)...
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Mt. Tabor Builders, Inc.
Happy St. Patrick's Day from Mt. Tabor Builders, Inc.! Did You Know: Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick -- the Day of the Festival of Patrick -- is the celebration of Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland. It is believed...
Mt. Tabor Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary
For last 15 years the professional building team here at Mt. Tabor Builders Inc. has had the privilege of designing and building some of the finest log, timber-frame and traditional homes on the local landscape. Our company founder, Willie Eby, started Mt. Tabor on...
Happy Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine's Day from everyone at Mt. Tabor Builders Inc. Did You Know?: The history of the story of the patron saint– for which Valentine's Day is named -- is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, and that...
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Contractor
We at Mt. Tabor Builders, Inc. have had many meetings with potential clients over the years here in the Tri-State area of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. We appreciate those that come to the initial meeting very well-prepared, but understand when others...
We’ll See You at the HBAWC Home Show
See You at the Home Show this Weekend We will once again be exhibiting at this big event that has unofficially ushered in the home improvement season in Hagerstown for the past three decades. The home show will again be held in the Athletic Recreation Community Center...
Mt. Tabor Displays Style with Office Renovation
Subtle Changes to Mt. Tabor Office Make Big Difference in Style of Older Building We at Mt. Tabor Builders recently decided to display some style of our own with the recent office renovation of our Clear Spring, MD building on Rt. 40 (Old National Pike). We had a...
Happy New Year 2016!
Everyone at Mt. Tabor Builders, Inc. hopes and prays for a great new year as we start 2016 in the Washington County/ Hagerstown, MD area. If your new year's resolution is to build your dream home or that great addition or outdoor living area you have always wanted,...
Crazy Times Call for Peace of Earth, Goodwill Toward Men
"The world is getting crazier and crazier," is a statement that can be uttered these days and seemingly not entice a counterpoint from those listening. And it does seem to be true based on the divisions in the world today. Whether it is politics, religion, racial or...
Aging in Place Building Approach Allows Owners to Stay in Home
Building a new home or grand addition is fun to think about for those looking to make the investment. Thoughts of open spaces, detailed trim and luxurious kitchens and baths often rush to the forefront. But some fail to think about the practical needs that will...
Plan Now if You Want to Build in 2016
The old saying goes that “People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan.” It’s hard to believe that is true when it comes to building a dream home, but many people get the idea of building and then want to be decorating their new place the next month. Well, the...
Happy Thanksgiving from Mt. Tabor Builders
The staff at Mt. Tabor Builders, Inc wish everyone in the Tri-State area a Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for our family, friends and customers, who put their trust in us to serve them throughout the year. We hope your holiday is a great one, spent with those...
Happy Veterans Day!
Mt. Tabor Builders wishes to thank all of the military service personnel who have served our country throughout the years. Did you know: Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a...
Happy Halloween and End of Daylight Savings Time
Mt. Tabor wishes that everyone has a happy and safe Halloween. Please remember to turn your clocks back one hour tonight as Daylight Savings Time end. And don't forget the slogan, "Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries," which means to change the batteries in your...
Happy Columbus Day from Mt. Tabor.
Do You Know How We Got Columbus Day? Columbus Day commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World on October 12, 1492. It was unofficially celebrated in a number of cities and states as early as the 18th century but did not become a federal holiday...
Plan NOW to Build Your Home in 2016
From the Sept. 19, 2015 HomeSource Article in the Herald-Mail: The old saying goes that “People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan.” It’s hard to believe that is true when it comes to building a dream home, but many people get the idea of building and then want to...
New Projects From Mt. Tabor Builders
The professionals at Mt. Tabor Builders recently completed several custom homes in Washington County. A custom ranch home now stands atop a hill in Sharpsburg, overlooking the waters that run past Synder's Landing. The home's cottage-style kitchen, elegant master bath...
Happy Labor Day!
Happy Labor Day to everyone in the Hagerstown, Washington County and Tri-State area. Did you know the holiday was created to celebrate the achievements of the American worker? Ironic that it is a day off for most. Anyway, we want to spend this moment thanking all of...
Use the Web for Ideas!
We love to meet with people to discuss their construction ideas about their dream house. BUT, we REALLY love to meet with people who come with ideas, pictures, plans, sketches, etc... about their building project! Here is a link to site (although their are many,...
Looking to Build in 2016? Start Now!
Are you and your family thinking of building that dream home or major addition in 2016? If so, we recommend you start the process right now! Many people come to us right after the new year rings in and then want to move in when Spring comes and have flowers blooming...
Before & After — Call Us to Renew Your Home
The professionals at Mt. Tabor Builders Inc. not only build new custom homes and additions, but can also help you with makeovers to the home you know and love. If you would like to discuss options or plans with us, please email or call us for a meeting. We love these...
Welcome to Our New Website!
Mt. Tabor is pleased to release our newly-designed website. Please have a look around at our galleries to see samples of our work, get to know our team, and generally find out what we're all about. If you have any questions or would like to discuss possibilities for...