White walls. This is the traditional and popular color to paint one's walls when moving into or designing your home. White is simple, it's adaptable, and paintable. Why not white? This Houzz article illustrates great tips when considering paint choices for your room. Working with texture, design, and shades can give your white room a serious edge. What's typical may go beyond that with these neat tips.
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Building Permits: sometimes you need them, other times they're not necessary. Unfortunately, a lot of the time, the whole process can be time-consuming and frustrating, especially when you're on a timeline or just eager to get things going! This article outlines some common and proper protocol when it comes to acquiring a building permit. Good to know for anyone out there who is getting started, considering a custom build job, or in the process of working with a builder to create your own timeline.
The advantage to you is that if you're working with a long-time professional builder like Moffitt Built, we take care of all of this for you and already have it configured into our timeline, so there shouldn't be any surprises along the way. Leave it to the pros... We've given you fairly regular updates on one of our newest remodel projects located in Apple Valley Estates. We are finishing up and thought a preview photo before the big reveal would be timely. We made sure to preserve a lot of the original charm this house had to offer while bringing it up-to-date in the best way possible for families in today's world. The photo at left is of the beautiful original fireplace which we have updated with new stone to coordinate with the essence of the home. Located in the main living area of the home, this large long fireplace is a statement piece that will bring the new owners closer together at family gatherings. Often times, especially when considering a new home, we're asked: which home style do you like best? Traditional, tudor, bungalow, colonial? There's endless choices and this guide can help you figure out which style you like best and the unique details that make it what it is. Some of these categories are new ones for me and some may be home styles you didn't even realize had a categorical name. Check these out and see where your interest lies. It can most definitely help narrow down your choices when it comes to showings or design if you're building a custom home.
Building a home is many interesting parts coming together. Some may look completely fascinating while others seem terribly boring. One such task is foam installation. When building a home, proper installation of the foam insulation needs to be placed in the walls to ensure that your home is protected appropriately from the elements. Planning carefully for insulation results in reduced utility bills and superior comfort during throughout the home's lifespan.
To properly insulate a new home, you’ll need to know where to insulate and the recommended R-values for each of those areas. The U.S. Department of Energy has created a Zip Code Insulation Calculator to determine where you need to insulate and the recommended R-values based on your climate, type of heating and cooling system, etc. The calculator also provides cost estimates and a rate of return. Want to see a Moffitt Built professional craftsman install foam insulation? Check out this video - it's actually very cool to see! We all come to that point as homeowners where we decide it's time for a little change or maybe a few updates. Some may go all in and decide to start from scratch or build a brand new custom dream home while others may take small steps to improve their living space with a little creative remodeling. Here are some awesome remodeling ideas for inspiration for the determined and timid alike.
Some of these ideas can really transform your home and be just what you need to breathe a little new life into your space. Other ideas serve as fantastic ways to utilize the precious space you have in your home, all while staying chic. Have fun and share your adventures with us! Indoor plants can add a lot to our daily life in the home. Especially during these dreary winter months, they can cheer us up with a pop of color or the fantasy of the tropics. It's crucial to know how to care for your plants so that they last all year long. To keep your plants healthy and thriving, follow these tips. Some plants require little-to-no maintenance while others, like orchids or bonsai, may require a little finesse. Either way, ensure that whatever plant you choose to enhance your home lasts longer than these winter months.
Looking to build in 2015? If you're anything like me, I like to know what's new in the market, what's trending, and how I can make my own unique impact on design when constructing a home. This article outlines some things we can look forward to in 2015 from color palettes to fixtures. Check it out and gain some inspiration and ideas for your home this year. Have the fun job of choosing what you like and allow Moffitt Built to do the rest.
Looking to buy? Looking to build your custom home? Maybe you're considering remodeling your current home? In any of these cases, you might be interested in knowing exactly what makes up the "perfect" home. A study conducted by HouseLogic reveals what the ideal house includes...nine foot ceilings, single-level...who would have thought?! Truth is, however, there is no perfect home; and what makes a home ideal are the small details that matter to you as a homeowner...whether that be vintage building materials, the color of your dining room walls, or an extra large butcher block for cooking and entertaining. Find what matters to you and you'll have your ideal home anywhere! Moffitt Built takes pride in developing open floor plans allowing for easy living that doesn't separate spaces. This idea fosters an easy flow from room-to-room and results in less unnecessary walls, which generally end up crowding the space. Whether you live in a studio apartment or a 4-bedroom home, this floor plan is convenient and effortless. Many people wonder how to separate space in a plan like this. Together with your architect, here's what we can do to ensure that no space overpowers the rest. |
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