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What Are Some of the Most Popular Home Styles?
Depending on where you live, you might see a common theme for home designs. But do you know exactly which style is which? If you’re remodeling or building your custom home from scratch, knowing what style you’re going for can result in a successful project. And by understanding the different styles that are out there, … Continue reading "What Are Some of the Most Popular Home Styles?" read more ...
Is it a Good Time to Build a Custom Home?
Covid-19 has affected everyone differently. And for those who currently have a stable job and have been interested in constructing a new custom home, it could be an excellent time to take advantage of the incredibly low mortgage rates. Before the pandemic, the housing market was poised to be in a strong position. High employment, … Continue reading "Is it a Good Time to Build a Custom Home?" read more ...
Why Curb Appeal is Crucial for your Custom Home
Building a custom home requires a mountain of effort when it comes to choosing the right details. From tile selections to cabinet choices, you’ve your interior covered. But what about how your home looks to the outside world? Many times, eager homeowners who want to build a custom home neglect the importance of curb appeal. … Continue reading "Why Curb Appeal is Crucial for your Custom Home" read more ...
5 Things to Consider Before Picking the Location of Your House
Once you’ve purchased your land and have the blueprint for your home, you have to pick the location of where to position your home. This is a decision you should not make lightly. There are several factors that you need to consider in order to be completely satisfied. Here are the things you need to … Continue reading "5 Things to Consider Before Picking the Location of Your House" read more ...
What Makes a Home Luxurious?
If you’re considering moving or building a new, custom home, you might have also come across the term “luxury home”. But maybe you’ve thought what “luxury truly means. Is it the price, square foot, location? Or is there a special feature that most homes don’t have? The answer truly is a combination of all of … Continue reading "What Makes a Home Luxurious?" read more ...
Housing Market Looking Favorable for Baby Boomers
More and more Baby Boomers are looking to invest in a new home as they retire, leading the 55+ housing market to a thriving state. Many older adults who are looking for new builds have convinced home builders that the housing market for this generation is soaring to higher records. The National Association of Home … Continue reading "Housing Market Looking Favorable for Baby Boomers" read more ...
8 Fantastic Reasons to Start Calling Minnesota Home
Beautiful Minnesota is more than a land with 10,000 lakes to explore. It is a state that is filled with wonderful outdoor adventures. There are numerous cultures to explore. You can find a small-town atmosphere to love or the freedom of living in the big city. Calling Minnesota home means you’re moving to a state … Continue reading "8 Fantastic Reasons to Start Calling Minnesota Home" read more ...
Creative Lakefront Property Home Design Ideas
If you have a house on a lake, what are some design ideas that you would apply to it to enhance its visual elegance? Lakefront living is a symbolism of the American dream; whether a summer getaway or a full-time residence, there are many design ideas that are frequently considered to enhance to visual appeal … Continue reading "Creative Lakefront Property Home Design Ideas" read more ...
2 Trends that Dominate the Luxury Home Interior Market
For many homeowners ready to update their home’s interior, the choices for a luxury makeover can be overwhelming. After all, luxury involves thinking beyond your needs and pampering yourself by catering to your wants, and ironically, figuring out what you want can often be more difficult than deciding what you need. The job can be … Continue reading "2 Trends that Dominate the Luxury Home Interior Market" read more ...
Characteristics of the Ranch-Style House
Ranch-style houses are one-story, low profile, asymmetrical, and low-pitched roof houses that originated in the American suburbs where space constraints was not an issue immediately following the conclusion of World War II. They enable occupants to experience very casual and informal living. Characteristics of a ranch-style house: Profile: They have long profiles that are very … Continue reading "Characteristics of the Ranch-Style House" read more ...
Do You Need Home Repair Services?
A home is likely the biggest purchase you will ever make. It is truly an investment. It is important that you keep your investment in the best possible shape through the years. There are things that may come up over time that will need to be dealt with. Minor home repair is not uncommon during … Continue reading "Do You Need Home Repair Services?" read more ...
Benefits of Building a Lakeside Home
When looking for property to build a home, you want to make sure that you will be able to enjoy not only the house, but the property as well. This is an investment that requires plenty of thought. If you are looking to have the most enjoyment of nature, then building a home on a … Continue reading "Benefits of Building a Lakeside Home" read more ...
Bathroom Remodeling Ideas
Finding ways to make your bathroom more efficient or luxurious doesn’t have to be difficult or costly. After all, making the most of your space is what makes it functions the best for you. When deciding to remodel your bathroom, take into account the space you have to work with. There are countless ways to … Continue reading "Bathroom Remodeling Ideas" read more ...
3 Ways to Live in Luxury
When it comes to selecting the best type of luxury home for your needs, it is important to understand the differences between them. There are many types of luxury homes to choose from and you want to select one that is going to work well for your lifestyle and needs. Penthouses. A penthouse is typically … Continue reading "3 Ways to Live in Luxury" read more ...
Why Install a Personal Spa Room in Your Home?
Life can be stressful. This means that your home should have all of the things you need to kick back, relax and de-stress. A personal spa room in your luxury home may be just the thing you need to keep your mind right during a stressful time. Home remodelers can take your existing space and … Continue reading "Why Install a Personal Spa Room in Your Home?" read more ...
3 Ways to Design a Home With a Tropical Twist
While on vacation in a tropical area, people are often times impressed by the unique architecture and design of the resort they stay at or the homes they see from afar. Wanting to bring some of that vacation house back with you, even if you don’t live in a tropical area, may be just what … Continue reading "3 Ways to Design a Home With a Tropical Twist" read more ...
3 Perks of Adding an In-law Suite to Your Home
The baby boomers are working their way to their golden years, and along with that comes the necessity of having extra assistance around. While many elderly citizens are quite capable of caring for themselves, it is always nice to have a helping hand close by. Senior care centers, assisted living buildings and private at-home care … Continue reading "3 Perks of Adding an In-law Suite to Your Home" read more ...
The Luxury Benefits of Adding a Sunroom to Your Home
Adding a sunroom to your home can make for a beautifully luxurious space. This extra space is great for both entertaining and relaxing. There are many different benefits to adding an extra room to your home, and this particular type of space can be utilized and enjoyed by the whole family. It adds value to … Continue reading "The Luxury Benefits of Adding a Sunroom to Your Home" read more ...
Why Add a Second Story to Your Home?
We all have dreams and desires of how we would like to improve our homes. Some, simply just need more space to live, and others would like more space to utilize for a hobby. Whatever the reason for adding a second story, you can only improve the quality of life that you are having in … Continue reading "Why Add a Second Story to Your Home?" read more ...
Common Home Building Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Building a new home is a tremendous undertaking and often a life-event that is exciting, terrifying and sometimes exhausting. There are so many items from big to small that you want to factor into your new home, it can be overwhelming to try to think of all of them. One certainty is that the last … Continue reading "Common Home Building Mistakes and How to Avoid Them" read more ...
Home Building Tips: Maximizing Small Spaces
Building a home can be a life changing task. It requires a lot of hard work, skill and dedication, but the end results are well worth it. If you think you will have some smaller rooms in your home, however, you might want to try and maximize the space. This is very easy to do … Continue reading "Home Building Tips: Maximizing Small Spaces" read more ...
Vital Home Additions Project Tips – Part 2
This is the second part to our two-part Vital Home Additions Project Tips. Below we discuss some other helpful tidbits you should consider before taking on a home addition project in the Twin Cities. Chat with your neighbors. Speaking with your neighbors about your new home addition will allow them to share any concerns that … Continue reading "Vital Home Additions Project Tips – Part 2" read more ...
Vital Home Additions Project Tips – Part 1
Creating a home addition will provide more living space and functionality to your home. It is less than ideal to have the office, living room and toy room all in one space. An addition is simply the cure for many homeowners who need to love their homes that much more. Here are some tips to … Continue reading "Vital Home Additions Project Tips – Part 1" read more ...
3 Reasons to Build a New Home
In today’s market, home buyers have a choice of only two types of houses on the market, either re-sale or new. If you are planning to buy a new home or condo, you will most likely be checking out the energy efficiency, layout, warranty, along with the selection of appliances, including flooring, paint and the … Continue reading "3 Reasons to Build a New Home" read more ...
3 Décor Tips for Your Fireplace
A fireplace is one of the most well loved places in any living room. It is used as a focal point; to draw you in and make you feel comfortable. Using this idea in your interior design concept will help the room all come together. The question that is often asked is “What do I … Continue reading "3 Décor Tips for Your Fireplace" read more ...