by Urban Building Solutions | Mar 1, 2024 | Contest
In search of a new place to get your nails done in Raleigh? Look no further than our Client Concierge Cindy’s go-to Raleigh nail salon, Hayes Barton Nails in Five Points! Even better: Enter to win a $50 gift card to try out the hot spot via this month’s... 
by Urban Building Solutions | Feb 1, 2024 | Around the Neighborhood, Contest
The Five Points area is home to a handful of great breweries, and one of our favorites is Neuse River Brewing & Brasserie! Not only does the hot spot crank out its own beer, but it also added a brasserie in late 2019 that serves up delicious European... 
by Hank McCullough | Jan 30, 2024 | Completed Builds
If home is where the heart is, then the front door must be where you fall in love! The entrance to a home is obviously where you and your guests will get the first impression, so making sure it amazes right from the get-go is crucial. The goal is to make it appealing... 
by Hank McCullough | Jan 8, 2024 | Completed Builds
There’s really nothing as satisfying as relaxing by the fire on a cold winter’s night—bonus points if you also have a piping-hot mug of hot chocolate! Which is why we try to incorporate fireplaces into our custom builds whenever possible. We’ve even... 
by Urban Building Solutions | Jan 5, 2024 | Around the Neighborhood, Contest
New year, new you? If you’re looking to make some changes in 2024 and focus more on your overall health and wellness, look no further than one of our favorite ways to get fit in Five Points, The Strength Feed, Raleigh’s premier strength and conditioning... 
by Urban Building Solutions | Dec 12, 2023 | Just for Fun
When it comes to decorating for the holidays, the more lights the merrier! Here at Urban Building Solutions, Hank and Cindy always use Shine of Raleigh to put up the lights and decorations on the exterior of their home—and they do a consistently great job every year,... 
by Urban Building Solutions | Dec 5, 2023 | Contest
Fun fact: Peter Millar is headquartered in Raleigh’s Five Points! Founded in 2001 with a single cashmere sweater, the brand has since grown to include luxury performance sportswear, seasonal resort apparel, refined tailored clothing, and sartorial accessories.... 
by Hank McCullough | Nov 6, 2023 | Just for Fun
If you’re a car fanatic, hobbyist, or home workout stan, you likely know all too well how important the garage is. While many simply see it as storage, garages are becoming all the more attractive—and an important feature of the home that catches your attention... 
by Urban Building Solutions | Nov 1, 2023 | Around the Neighborhood, Contest
We’re continuing our monthly giveaway series this month with a gift card to yet another fabulous Five Points business… Throughout the month of November 2023, enter to win a $25 gift card to Bright Spot Donuts! This doughnut shop—from the team behind Benchwarmers... 
by Hank McCullough | Oct 12, 2023 | Active Builds, Just for Fun
In the ever-evolving world of real estate and urban living, one trend has been gaining momentum in recent years: Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs. Urban Building Solutions is thrilled to join the ADU movement and excited to shed light on why these compact yet...