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Understanding Impact Fees

Published on February 5, 2014April 10, 2014 by admin

Contractors may already be aware of impact fees, but homeowners looking at floor plans should, too, as they can become reflected in the overall cost of a newly built home.

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Brightening Your Backyard With a Fire Pit

Published on February 5, 2014April 10, 2014 by admin

Fire pits are a way for homeowners to bring the cozy intimacy of a campfire into their backyards - no tent required. 

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Money-Saving Tips for Landscaping

Published on February 5, 2014April 10, 2014 by admin

There are plenty of ways to save money while still creating beautiful yards.

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Integrated Drain Boards Are Smart Design

Published on February 1, 2014April 10, 2014 by admin

Integrated drain boards are one of the more ingenious elements you can incorporate into your kitchen.

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Taking advantage of daylight basements

Published on January 17, 2014February 16, 2014 by admin

Daylight basements certainly seem to suggest a sunny disposition, and they definitely can be key to a brighter, more enjoyable home.

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LED fixtures in 2014 are lighting the way

Published on January 17, 2014February 16, 2014 by admin

The new year is looking bright, thanks to a host of fresh LED products designed to better light house and home.

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Choosing where to put your washer and dryer

Published on January 17, 2014February 16, 2014 by admin

No matter what kind of home you're planning to build, you will inevitably have to allocate some floor space to the washer and dryer. Consider your options before choosing upstairs or downstairs. 

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Housing market expected to continue improving in 2014

Published on January 7, 2014February 6, 2014 by admin

Homeowners may be perusing more floor plans in 2014, as the housing market in the new year looks to be a slowing but steady continuation of last year's recovery, according to USA Today.

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How brick can regulate your home’s temperatures

Published on January 4, 2014February 3, 2014 by admin

Craftsman house plans can be outfitted with a wide range of siding options. However, if you are looking for ways to better regulate the temperature of your home, you may want to choose brick, as offered by HHF-4696.

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How to make your bathroom more water efficient

Published on December 30, 2013January 29, 2014 by admin

When it comes to the bathroom, saving water can mean saving money.

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