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Avoiding Water Damage in Your New Home
If you are a new homeowner, the last thing that you want to worry about is any damage to your new home. This is especially true if you have young children and/or pets in the home. Water damage is one of the most common culprits that demands certain preventative measures. To help keep your new … read more “Avoiding Water Damage in Your New Home”
How to Pinpoint Your Decorating Style
If you have recently built a new home, you no doubt want to start decorating that home as soon as possible. However, with so many styles to choose from, how do you know which decor style suits you best? If you want to create a home environment that will align with your personality (and wow … read more “How to Pinpoint Your Decorating Style”
Tips on Choosing a Great Home Builder
When you are dreaming about building your own home and are ready to hire a home building company in the Northwest to turn that dream into a reality, there are several factors you should consider. After all, you want to ensure that you are getting the highest quality home building services at the most affordable … read more “Tips on Choosing a Great Home Builder”
Easy Landscaping Ideas
Do you hate doing yard work? Not everyone has a green thumb. The good news is that you can give your yard a face lift without spending all your free time doing it! HouseLogic has some great tips on making your yard look great in no time. #1 Use Rocks for Interesting Landscape Features … read more “Easy Landscaping Ideas”
First Story Home Goes to a Deserving Family
We at Simplicity had the opportunity to do a little teambuilding activity with our Hayden Homes and First Story families, helping to build a home for a deserving family in Albany, OR. This family has risen above significant struggles and is able to build a Hayden Home with the financial backing of First Story. Perhaps … read more “First Story Home Goes to a Deserving Family”
When You Need More Living Space
If you are living in a small space but don’t have the cash for major renovations, knowing how to extend the space you’re currently in can be helpful. Set your budget and determine how much work you’re willing to put in, and then consider these ways of extending your current living space while staying within … read more “When You Need More Living Space”
Tips for Saving for a New Home
If you want to build a new home, you’ll want to start saving your pennies now in order to have funds for a down payment. But don’t worry, there are manageable ways of doing it! Saving for a new home doesn’t have to be difficult. Embracing the mantra, “fix it up, wear it out, make … read more “Tips for Saving for a New Home”
10 Reasons to Sell Your Home and Build New
If you are thinking about selling your old home and building a new one, but aren’t sure if doing so is the right choice for you and your family, consider this list of reasons to say goodbye to your current abode. You’re Expanding Your Family If you’re expanding your family, your current home may not … read more “10 Reasons to Sell Your Home and Build New”
Natural Cleaning Products You May Already Have in Your Home
Did you know that chemical cleaners can be dangerous for your health and the health of your family? To be sure, chlorine, phthalates, formaldehyde, ammonia, and more have all been linked to a number of adverse health conditions, respiratory and lung problems, chemical burns, and liver and kidney damage. In addition to your health, all of … read more “Natural Cleaning Products You May Already Have in Your Home”
Coolest Home Automation Products for 2017
Technology in 2017 is pretty incredible. And if you’re a homeowner, there may very well be some home automation products out there that you would love to get your hands on. Consider these top home automation products of 2017, and check out the full list of best smart home devices at PCmag.com. Amazon Echo … read more “Coolest Home Automation Products for 2017”
