Posts Tagged ‘prints’

The Main Attraction…Curb Appeal

April 20, 2009   1 Comment

A hot trend among homeowners today is ensuring the home’s exterior boasts curb appeal. But what features actually define a home as having beautiful curb appeal? It’s the home with the “perfect lawn” outfitted with colorful flowers, trimmed shrubs and intricate yard art that adds warmth and style, ultimately creating an inviting feel that draws [...]

Kitchen Clean

April 6, 2009   No Comments

Photos courtesy of Kohler

Busy schedules and beautiful weather often creates messy kitchens for any home – from log home plans to southern home plans! Dishes easily pile up, floors are overlooked and kitchen counters are anything but clutter-free. And this doesn’t include those other frequently used appliances like the refrigerator and stove that are often [...]

Landscaping With Local Plants

March 31, 2009   1 Comment

Most homeowners everywhere dream for the undeniably beautiful yard that catches the eye of surrounding neighbors. The yard is usually a dreamscape full of peculiar flowers, flawlessly trimmed shrubs and intricate garden art. But one easily becomes overwhelmed as they consider how much time and effort it would take to create such a picture-perfect sight [...]

Special Touches: Amenities That Make The Space

March 25, 2009   No Comments

Incorporating spaces into your outdoor living design that are both functional and attractive is a fun outdoor living project. But once you have an idea of what spaces best fit your lifestyle, it’s time to add amenities to create a special atmosphere that is enjoyed by many. When planning features to include in your outdoor [...]

What to Know About Building Codes

March 18, 2009   1 Comment

Building a dream home involves many new and exciting challenges that often require extensive planning and research. Homeowners usually begin the process by spending countless hours searching for the perfect home plan and location that fits their lifestyle and needs, followed by interviewing several contractors for home construction. Decisions then must be made about every [...]

Simple Ways to Cut Costs in Everyday Living

March 3, 2009   1 Comment

Saving money is one thing on homeowners’ minds these days with rising costs placing a grasp on many budgets. More people are looking for cost-effective ways to rest and rejuvenate in their home, while cutting back on resources and the wallet. But how, in a world of economic hardship, can families save more than pennies [...]

Safe Rooms

February 13, 2009   No Comments

Building a dream home involves many new and exciting decisions – from choosing a spacious kitchen layout that fits your family’s needs to selecting the perfect storage space for all your storage woes. But where will you build your new dream home? Many areas in the world are prone to natural disasters of varying degrees. [...]

How Energy Efficiency Results in Tax Breaks

January 30, 2009   No Comments

Making certain upgrades to your home may just save you money! The nation’s tax system has several money saving opportunities available for those homeowners seeking to make their homes more energy efficient. Although the tax system is very complex and often overwhelming for many consumers, it is worth the time and effort to check out [...]

Bonus Rooms Create Flexibility

January 23, 2009   No Comments

You’ve envisioned the perfect dream home for years – and now you’ve found it! It has the perfect amount of bedrooms and bathrooms, a spacious kitchen and living room, and ideal storage space for all of your storage woes. It even has a bonus room! The beauty of a bonus room is that you can [...]

The Popular One-Story Home

January 16, 2009   No Comments

Today’s homes are designed in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit every family’s lifestyle and needs. What is one person’s dream abode may not be suited for another. Therefore, it’s important to put in the extra time and effort to search for the perfect home that you’ll love a lifetime. Keeping that in [...]