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The Power of Story
“It’s raining in the basement!” shouts my 10-year old son, looking up from his video game. Upstairs, our 13-year old daughter is lying on her bed, talking on the phone. The laundry room sink, where she had been washing delicates is still running…and still overflowing!...
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Great Design Matters: Homes By Brian, Inc.
He’s never had another job. His father has been in construction for over 50 years. In fact, Brian Lantz started working for his father in home building when he was just 10 years old! In 1988, Brian went out on his own, founding Homes By Brian, Inc. The secret to his...
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Worth a Second Look?
A report by the real estate website Zillow found 17% of prospective home buyers are willing to pay the 20% premium for a brand-new home compared to a resale property. But willing and able are different sides of the coin. The median (half lower, half higher) sales...
read moreFrom plan alterations to locating a builder in your area, find the resources you need for making your new home a reality!
The Power of Story
“It’s raining in the basement!” shouts my 10-year old son, looking up from his video game. Upstairs, our 13-year old daughter is lying on her bed, talking on the phone. The laundry room sink, where she had been washing delicates is still running…and still overflowing!...
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Newest Amenity: Appliance Center
Problem: It seems everyone’s goal is clutter-free countertops. Yet, small appliances (e.g., toaster, coffee maker, rice cooker, fondue pot, etc.) are must-haves; and they can be a pain to store and retrieve when needed! Solution: Lead designer Carl Cuozzo has been...
read moreCurb the #1 Energy Loss in Homes
By focusing on energy efficiency, you can reduce greenhouse gas emissions (carbon dioxide, sulfer dioxide, and nitrogen oxides) by thousands of pounds per year. Great strides have been made in insulating walls, window quality, and furnace efficiency. But, according to...
read moreDesign trends, articles, and other resources to help you make important decisions about your new home design and included amenities.
Newest Amenity: Appliance Center
Problem: It seems everyone’s goal is clutter-free countertops. Yet, small appliances (e.g., toaster, coffee maker, rice cooker, fondue pot, etc.) are must-haves; and they can be a pain to store and retrieve when needed! Solution: Lead designer Carl Cuozzo has been...
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Cooking without Grease Odor
From the company that pioneered mixing cutting edge design with innovative range hood technology, comes a new idea in stress-free cooking. Elica's NikolaTesla induction cooktop is designed to make cooking and clean-up a hassle-free process. Elica incorporated the...
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Winning the War on Home Entertainment
Two battles continue: the sanctity of the owner/s bedroom (it's not your "home office"); and whether or not there's going to be a TV in the great room. For those willing to compromise on the latter issue, Seura offers their "Vanishing Entertainment TV Mirrors" that...
read moreHome designs and amenities to make your home ‘live’ the way you live.
Newest Amenity: Appliance Center
Problem: It seems everyone’s goal is clutter-free countertops. Yet, small appliances (e.g., toaster, coffee maker, rice cooker, fondue pot, etc.) are must-haves; and they can be a pain to store and retrieve when needed! Solution: Lead designer Carl Cuozzo has been...
read more
Cooking without Grease Odor
From the company that pioneered mixing cutting edge design with innovative range hood technology, comes a new idea in stress-free cooking. Elica's NikolaTesla induction cooktop is designed to make cooking and clean-up a hassle-free process. Elica incorporated the...
read more
Winning the War on Home Entertainment
Two battles continue: the sanctity of the owner/s bedroom (it's not your "home office"); and whether or not there's going to be a TV in the great room. For those willing to compromise on the latter issue, Seura offers their "Vanishing Entertainment TV Mirrors" that...
read more