Bob Cook Homes

05/30/2026

05/29/2026

Training another 3rd generation Bob Cook Homes employee 😎 with Courtney Browning

05/18/2026

The House ... The House... The House is on Fire! Just kidding ... Episode 23 is on Fire!

I don't even know where to begin, except to be so appreciative of what God has done in my life! We are officially on twin watch! My stepdaughter is about to download. She is carrying 2 full size babies (7lbs 5oz and 7lbs 9 oz) so far, due any day! At 62, I became a mom (step) and NANA!

I prayed for Lonny but was super blessed when he brought his family along on this incredible journey we are on!

Happy Dance🎵 "It ain't about how you move, but what moves you!" He done traded our sin for joy / And now, My Joy Wants Out!

1st chance Kansas gave us, to burn off the brush from the site. Winds here have been stupid crazy, but perfect timing as the wheat field in our back yard is just starting to turn golden.

Rich Construction graced us with his presence and finished the concrete work that connects the "Barn" to the house. Indy was the happiest (our old wiener dog that has 2" nugget legs). Now she will never touch dirt or gravel again. She really thinks we did it just for her, LOL I attached a picture of her and our lab "Queen", just for you dog lovers out there!



Fisher Lumber for the 🏆 . All of our cabinets, Interior doors and lumber arrived for the trim to start. Bindrum Trim, in my opinion, is the best trim carpenter in the business. We will circle back with these guys. They will be inside for the next few weeks.

Fisher Lumber for the 🏆 Again! Let me tell you, whenever you see a Fisher Lumber truck arrive, it's like Amazon...what did I order? If you're lucky when they arrive, you run and meet them at the garage, just to get a peek of what's happening next. And when I saw those 8 x 8 Cedar Posts and a roll of screen! I just started the Happy Dance🎵🕺

This is the most important part of the build for me. The house was intentionally positioned for this room! Kansas has the most incredibly breathtaking Sunrises...and I want to see every single one of them!

Next week, while the trim is being completed, we are taking a small trip to Arizona. See you in 2 weeks 😎

05/16/2026

Custom should feel personal, not cookie-cutter. We listen to how you live, what you love, and what you need day to day, then build around it. Start with a free consultation: http://bobcookhomes.com.

05/14/2026

Comfort starts with what we build into the walls. We use energy-efficient building techniques like thicker walls and advanced air sealing to help keep temperatures steady and the home quieter. Learn more: http://bobcookhomes.com.

05/11/2026

Love Under Construction - Episode 22

Thank you for coming back, we are in week 22. Let's get started...

I'm tired and stressed out to the MAX!

Month 1-3: The Honeymoon Phase

You have signed the contract. You break ground. Walls are going up. Rare 70–80-degree temps allow for concrete walls to go up in the winter without a hitch. Christmas & New Years comes and goes by, feeling so extremely blessed! Then...

Month 4-5: Mid-Build Blues.

This is where the sparkle fades, the delays hit, and the true cost of your dream starts showing up uninvited. Decision fatigue kicks in hard.

Even if you budget well, something always costs more.

Month 5.5: Emotional dip; Current phase

This is the phase where many couples have their first real fight, hence the name "Love under Construction". But I don't really know how to fight. However, my dark side reared its ugly head! It's the GREY "Redhead" in me.🤣



The good news? Almost everyone who builds goes through this exact emotional arc. We have had issues no doubt, but for my sanity I have to put a positive spin on it. This week we had 2 issues that had me going crazy. Bob comes on the scene, explains the process and WHAM, it isn't at all what I thought.

Much ado about nothing. This is often the case. We, on the builder side, do this every day and some of our clients become unsettled over issues like this without realizing that there is a process and it just isn't finished yet. It isn't that our build is perfect, there is no perfect build. Construction is MESSY. There are a lot of opinions and tastes and likes and dislikes and not everything you imagine in your head is affordable or even possible sometimes. But we do our best to capture and create "the vision" on each build we do.

When the going gets tough, the tough go rock hunting...because nothing says 'I'm coping well with construction stress' like wandering a quarry in work boots, pretending I'm a pioneer. Bob has amazing vision, but better friends. A personal friend of his, let us take a huge load of Kansas boulders for a fraction of the cost. Look close at these boulders; the holes were formed many millions of years ago, when Kansas was just a body of water.

I wrapped up the week getting back into my comfort zone, I got to stain 50 16' car siding boards for patio ceiling. They go up in the next episode. Please come back!

05/10/2026

Enjoy the day with family.

05/07/2026

05/06/2026

Want a home that runs smarter from day one? We can build in energy-smart features like LED lighting, tankless water heating, and hot water recirculation. Ask for these during planning: http://bobcookhomes.com.

05/04/2026

Love Under Construction - Episode 21

Come in 💠 Come in 💠Come in 💠and welcome to another episode of Love Under Construction...

We are now 21 weeks into our build and 17 weeks into our marriage. Well that sounds a little wonkee!

This week we sent HTI packing, after they wrapped up sheetrock and did a beautiful job on our knockdown ceilings. Take a look-see!

Everyday our build looks more like a home

It is so incredibly exciting. I am having to make myself slow down and take care of my current home, as it will hit the market soon. I included an exterior picture of my current home. Spread the word. If you know someone who is looking for an adorable home in Derby, send me a message. Coming soon: Summer 2026

Back to the house, thanks to Rapid... we now have Water ✔️ and a Final Grade ✔️ AMAZEBALLS!

After 3 weeks of The Spring Parade of Homes and a well-deserved 2026 Wess Galyon Cornerstone Award, I am hoping to get Bob back out to the house to help us with the landscaping, another specialty of his! And...it includes a field trip, Rock Hunters: Landscaping Edition; Wink Wink!

But on the inside, I have Ben Cook, our energy efficient foreman from last week. This week he is showing off his abilities on an accent wall in our Master Bedroom and a church pew drop zone. I'm so grateful that he wanted to share his craftsman side, not many customers get this opportunity. He even got me in there to help polish up the Walnut chunk of wood that will become a beautiful fireplace mantle.

Outside, on our front porch, Quality Exteriors is back on the scene. They added that metal siding that we picked up from Mike Walden, our rep at Acme Brick. Acme is not just a Brick Company, they are full of surprises, tell them I sent you😉 This is a metal Black Walnut siding that mimics the texture of wood but the protection of siding. I love it. It adds the perfect depth and curb of appeal to just us, as we're in the country. Curious about your thoughts? Let me know in the comments.

04/30/2026

Move-in is not the finish line for us. We include a 30-day walkthrough, a one-year walkthrough, and a one-year warranty so you feel supported after closing. See how it works: http://bobcookhomes.com.