Posts Tagged ‘Home Maintenance’

Fall Indoor Cleaning Checklist

December 9, 2010   1 Comment

It seems at the end of summer when things are starting to slow down we look forward to cooler weather when we can enjoy being outside and relaxing. And then, BAM! Winter comes too quickly and we find ourselves inside our ranch home design and looking around at all the clutter that has built up [...]

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Keeping Pests Out Of Your Home

August 31, 2010   No Comments

We just bought a new Lake house plan and it didn’t take long to realize that we were not alone in the house. I’m not talking about ghosts – I’m talking about bugs, spiders and even a little field mice. We did a walk through of the house about 6 months ago when the owners [...]

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Vacation Home Maintenance

June 8, 2010   1 Comment

Have you ever wanted to just pack up, leave and get away from life to sit back and relax? Of course you have, all of us do. Our family has a very busy schedule and it seems when we are home there is always something to fix, to clean up, to attend, and so on. [...]

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Home Remodeling

December 17, 2009   1 Comment

Most homeowners have at least one area in their home they would like to change. Maybe that includes adding a splash of color or a touch of art, but in some cases it may be a drastic remodeling project that adds a new look, feel and purpose to a room. Whether it’s a simple change [...]

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Essential Household Tools

December 16, 2009   4 Comments

It’s probably happened so many times – you find the perfect curtains or decorative picture to accent your home’s décor, and you completely forget that you don’t have the proper tools to hang them. After searching through junk drawers, the garage and every other place you can think of, you still can’t find a single [...]

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Winterizing from Top to Bottom

October 31, 2008   No Comments

The last thing any homeowner wants is problems in the middle of cold weather. By preparing early for the cold winter months ahead, homeowners can prevent uncomfortable and costly damages. Follow these steps in the early fall to ensure that your cottage house plan or log home plan is functional when the weather cools down. [...]

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First Impressions: Exterior Design Ideas

August 8, 2008   2 Comments

Planning your dream home involves many new and exciting decisions – from choosing the style of home plan to the exterior details that will reflect your style and personality. Of course, flooding the interior of your home with color and charm is one of the best-loved moments from the beginning. But incorporating these qualities to [...]

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Home Maintenance Tips

June 16, 2007   No Comments

Consider these useful home maintenance tips to keep your home and yard looking attractive and well maintained: • When you select your log home plan choose quality materials.  For example, rot-resistant woods such as redwood, cypress or cedar, protective coats of quality paint and stainless steel fasteners help to ensure your porch will be able to [...]

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