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Posted on 08/29/2021

Photo by ready made from Pexels With all the talk of sustainability and environmental concerns, it's easy to think of these vague ideas as little more than a pie-in-the-sky dream. The nitty-gritty of green homes is often lost on those outside the industry, largely because the concepts are unique to each location and build. We'll look at just...

Eco Home

Energy Efficient

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Posted on 08/22/2021

Gentrification After Big Business: How Neighborhoods Can Preserve Their Identify

Image by F. Muhammad from Pixabay Several years ago in an upscale comedy club located in a relatively downscale Los Angeles neighborhood, the owner gave an impassioned speech about how gentrification was affecting the Hispanic culture that once thrived there. The overlying, tear-filled message was that nothing could be done to preserve the integrity of her home and...

Housing Prices

Neighborhood

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Posted on 08/15/2021

Documents You Need When Building a Home

Image by Pexels from Pixabay Building a new home requires pouring a foundation, framing the walls, running wires and pipes and (eventually) finishing the interior trim. Throughout the process, there’s also a decent amount of paperwork to take care of. Here’s a guide to the documents you’ll need when building a home. Blueprints Blueprints are the documents that...

Posted on 08/08/2021

Photo by DenisProduction.com via Shutterstock Ever had to move in a hurry? The job offer is great, but the training starts in a week … three states away. Time to pack up the house—quick! Here are some tips to make the process of relocating all your possessions easier and faster. Buy Your Boxes If possible, buy your moving...

Moving

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Posted on 08/01/2021

How to Choose a Concrete Foundation Type for Your New Home

Designing a dream home involves making a lot of decisions. One of the earliest and most important decisions is the type of foundation. So what is the best type of foundation for your home? Finding the answer involves gaining a working knowledge about concrete slabs, crawl spaces and basements. Why Choose a Slab Foundation? Concrete slab foundations are...

Basement

Concrete

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Posted on 07/25/2021

What Is Modern Desert Design?

Photo by Nate Hovee from Pexels Throughout history, humans have continued to find new and innovative ways to build homes according to the surrounding environment. While styles certainly change, there are some elements and concepts that you can still see today in modern structures. One particular example of this is modern desert home architectural design. Combining elements of...

Architecture

Desert Modernism

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Posted on 07/18/2021

Adding Solar Panels to Your Home: The Basics

Image by Jukka Niittymaa from Pixabay When it comes to renewable resources, there is nothing quite as powerful as the sun. Solar energy is the one resource that we have on our planet that will never run out, and people are discovering that there are many innovative ways to harness the sun's energy in order to power our...

Solar Panel

Solar Panels

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Posted on 07/11/2021

Kitchen Cabinet Update: All New or Refreshed?

Photo by Jafar Mansuri on Unsplash To resurface or replace? That's the question. Consider replacing if: They have significant water or humidity damage. They're poorly constructed and/or falling apart. The design frustrates. You could do better starting over. The style can't be easily updated, for example, floral moldings. The cost to refinish is more than new cabinets. It...

Cabinets

Decorating

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Posted on 07/04/2021

3 Things Every Game Room Should Have

Image by THAM YUAN YUAN from Pixabay A perfect game room is a lot more than the games themselves. There are many elements that come together to enhance your experience, especially in console gaming. There are the three most important things that every game room should have: Optimized Lighting Lighting is important in any room design, but especially...

Game Room

Gaming

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Posted on 06/27/2021

Design in 2021: The Next Step

Photo by RF._.studio from Pexels Once the floor plan has been finalized and construction work begins, you can start looking ahead to the interior design of your new home. When you take advantage of the styles that are trending today, you will be able to enjoy a fresh, contemporary look in every room of your house for years...

Design

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Posted on 06/20/2021

Refresh Your Pedestal Sink With a Colorful Skirt

Photo by Hédi Benyounes on Unsplash Dressing up your bathroom can not only make your house have more sales appeal but also can make your morning routine a little more cheerful. One way to dress up a pedestal sink and even add a pop of color to your bathroom pallet is by adding a colorful skirt. 1. Take...

Bathroom Decor

Bathroom Update

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Posted on 08/04/2021

Another Property Sold - 2811 Camel Cir, Middleburg, FL 32068

.83 Acre Custom Homesite ready for construction! Build to suit starting at $320,000. Bring your floor plan or use ours. NO HOA or CDD fees. Project being developed by RCE SQUARED LAND DEVELOPMENT, LLC. Construction financing available through Ian McDonald with Regions...

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