Celebrating Earth Day with smart home features

This Earth Day – on Wednesday, April 22 – will mark 50 years since the initiative began in an effort to draw attention and consciousness to the state of our planet.  “On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans — 10% of the U.S. population at the time — took to the streets, college campuses and […]

Hosting the perfect Easter brunch

Here’s comes Peter Cotton Tail. And if you are hosting Easter brunch this year, pretty soon, guests will be hopping down your….well, driveway. Don’t let the stress of hosting get the best of you. Follow these easy tips to successfully host an Easter brunch that will leave every bunny very hoppy. Food Combine homemade with […]

How to decide between granite and marble

If you can’t decide between granite and marble for your countertops, take a look at this list of differences from our friends at Better Homes and Gardens to help you choose the material that’s right for your needs. Here’s what they have to say. When choosing countertops for the kitchen or bathroom, many homeowners prefer […]

Things to Know if You Want to Install a Home Solar Energy System

The cost to install a home solar energy system has fallen rapidly over the past few years, and prices continue to decline. If you’re thinking about going solar, there’s no better time than during the design process for your new home. When you incorporate solar into your new home’s construction, you take advantage of solar’s […]

Custom Home Builders Versus Tract & Spec Homes

When you are considering buying a newly built home, you will have a few different options. You can choose a tract, spec or custom home. These are all very different from each other in terms of how they are built and your involvement in the overall design of the home. To help you make a […]