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Who wants to save money on energy costs while also helping the environment? We do! A healthy home is an energy efficient home. Drafty doors and windows and poorly insulated rooms do not only lead to energy loss, but also to illness due to a damp environment. For these reasons we focus on creating homes…

Summer is in full swing! While we enjoy the many summer staples, it’s important to remember to give your home a little boost. Here are some great Summer Maintenance tips to keep your home looking and feeling it’s best: Paint and caulk all exterior wood surfaces every 2 years – inspect for cracking or peeling…

Do you have lawn envy? My lawn never looked as good as my neighbors until I got serious about taking care of it. My neighbor told me some tips that helped a bunch. Now my grass looks better than it ever has! Aeration and over-seeding in the Fall Hire a service that applies 5 applications…

Professional tips on getting your home ready for “picture day” and when you have showings.   Before you list your home on the market, it’s a good idea to make a quick trip through just before your real estate agent arrives. When you’re selling your home, its appearance makes a measurable difference in how people…

  As the weather starts cooling, we at Design Homes have been thinking about how to prepare our model homes for Winter. We hope our winter routine helps you with your home.     1. Unhook Hoses From Hose Bibs This is a common thing to overlook. Every year we get calls from homeowners about…

3 ways to cool your house this summer. As we are waiting for fall to arrive, here are some ways to keep both the temperature of your home and the price of utility bills down. So, if you want to lower your cooling costs, here are three things that may help you:   #1 Fans…