Posts Tagged ‘home plans’
Home Remodeling Trends
March 14, 2011 3 CommentsWe are in the process of moving and have recently purchased one of those cute little country home plans that is the perfect size for the two of us. It is an older home so we want to fix some things up. Since the weather is too cold to work outside we have started on [...]
Pin ItHome Decorating Trends
February 8, 2011 12 CommentsOur family had a wonderful time during the holidays. There was so much excitement and our home was beautifully decorated with holly, pinecones, ribbon and festive garland. Now that everything is cleaned up and put away our home looks kind of dull. We tend to hibernate now until spring and watch movies, have game nights [...]
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January 25, 2011 1 CommentWith the New Year comes many resolutions, goals and projects that we want to accomplish. Our family just purchased one of those older-style ranch home plans that have a beautiful brick exterior but an interior that leaves a little to be desired. It is our goal to fix it up and make it our dream [...]
Pin ItRecycle Your Christmas Tree
January 6, 2011 1 CommentSo many people celebrated the Christmas season this year by “going green” and putting up a real tree in their home. In the great room of our two-story home we put up a beautiful evergreen tree. Now that the holidays are over it is time to remove the decorations and take down the tree. Many [...]
Pin ItChristmas Traditions Across the US
December 17, 2010 2 CommentsDuring the holiday week at my child’s school they have a wonderful tradition of “Christmas Around The United States.” Each teacher sets up a table that represents a certain part of the country and the children learn about that region’s way of celebrating the holidays. They learn about the culture, history, and also get to [...]
Pin ItFall Outdoor Cleaning Checklist
December 7, 2010 1 CommentIf you live in the Midwest as I do – fall is upon us and winter is quickly approaching. It’s that time of year when my family transitions from outdoor living to indoor living. In order to make this happen, there are things that need to be taken care of outside first. Things need to [...]
Pin ItGetting The Best Home Appraisal
December 1, 2010 1 CommentWe have been in our home for over 5 years, have made the payments on time and have not thought twice about refinancing until the recent offer of lowering our interest rate became really appealing. It is usually a rule of thumb that unless you are reducing your rate by 1% or more it is [...]
Pin ItLiving Life In A Ranch Home
October 27, 2010 3 CommentsWe currently live in a wonderful ranch style home design. It is an older home and we have done a little remodeling over the years, but it is still exactly what we want and need in a home. As we grow older it is great that things are all one level. This got me thinking [...]
Pin ItDreaming of an Indoor Swimming Pool?
October 13, 2010 5 CommentsOK – let’s be honest with ourselves. There have been many times in our lives where we have dreamed of having an indoor pool at our home. No matter what the season, just to be able to walk out the door and into a beautiful pool. With all the accessories available, it is possible to [...]
Pin ItGreat Tips For Modernizing Your Backyard
July 22, 2010 No CommentsI don’t know about you, but work has been very busy and now that summer is here I want to get out of my home office and enjoy the outdoors. I haven’t seen my friends or family since the last holiday and I am ready to entertain. With that said, my contemporary home plan is [...]
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