The holidays are just around the corner, and maybe you’re one of those folks who love to put up lights and share the holiday spirit. If so, good for you! Goodness knows, we could do with some colorful celebrations after…
What Does the Word “Escrow” Mean?
You’ll hear the word “escrow” throughout the process of buying a home, but what does it actually mean? Sometimes, you’ll hear a home referred to as “in escrow” (or “pending”), this means the house is not sold, but a deposit…
Appraisal 101
You’ve decided to build with us and and now it’s time to work on your loan and get everything in order before the house is all yours. One of the first items on your closing checklist will be the home…
Tools Every Homeowner Should Have
When you own your home – whether you built a new home or bought a pre-owned home, things are going to break and, unless you want to spend your money on visits from a neighborhood handyman, you’re going to need…
The Framework for Your Home
The framework of your home is just as important as your foundation – it serves as the “bones” of your home and everything else ties into it. From electrical to the sheetrock that forms your walls, from plumbing pipes to…
Create a Luxurious Bedroom at Home
For most of us, our bedroom is little more than a place to sleep and relax. However, just because it’s always been that way doesn’t mean that we have to settle for drab and dreary. It’s part of our philosophy…
Setting Forms On a New Home
We were setting forms on this new home in Pecan Springs and grabbed a few shots for you to check out. Setting forms involves laying out the shape and height of the foundation – effectively creating a mold for what…
Benefits of Houseplants
Houseplants are great natural decoration pieces to occupy a corner, window sill, table, or shelf, but they also offer many health benefits that can enhance your physical and mental well being. Air Quality In the late 1970s, many buildings were…
Minimalism – Is It The Style For You?
Minimalism has been a dominating theme in design and architecture over the past few years. What started as an art movement in the 1960s has become a mainstay for interior designers that creates peaceful, eye-catching spaces with limited furnishings and…
Have Pets? Prepping Pets for the Move
Your moving day is set and it’s time to start preparing. As you’re making your lists and checking them twice, don’t forget to factor in your furry friends. Here are some tips for prepping pets and making sure the process…
Eye-Catching Decorating with Plants
Decorating with plants is a great way to add a little color and a natural, bright feel to any room. There are endless types of plants to choose from and various ways to display each one, but here are a…
Create the Perfect Home Office
Whether you work full-time at home or occasionally need to conduct business in the evenings or on the weekends, a home office is a great way to utilize an extra room in your home. A dedicated workspace in your home…