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The Nature of Stone and Its Surprises

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on Friday, 20 May 2011
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Okay, so this may sound like a bit of a rant, but here goes:  Mother Nature doesn't make things in a factory.  What comes out of a quarry one day, won't be the same as what is found the following day.  In short, natural materials are intrinsically variable in their appearance, and this is what gives them their unique beauty.  But it's also what frustrates some of our clients! 
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Why You'll Love Today's Porch Decking

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Who doesn't enjoy hanging out on a covered porch, sipping lemonade while the kids play in the front yard? Though they're enjoyable, until recently the decking (flooring) materials for covered porches have been maintenance headaches.  Traditionally, decking was made from pine which was painted with oil based paint.  With the phase-out of oil based paint, however, decay and rot in pine decking became more prevalent so other materials were sought. 
 
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What is "Building Code" and Why Should You Care?

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If you plan to build a home, you'll be hearing the phrase "building to code" quite often. What does it mean exactly? Every home must be built to code and that's the responsibility of the builder, but code is bare minimum. Just because a building meets code doesn't necessarily mean it's quality construction.  

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Is Now the Time to Build (or Buy) A New Home?

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That’s a good question. And I could go on about how interest rates are at historical lows, it’s a buyer’s market, home ownership has tons of tax goodies and more. But if you’re reading this blog, that’s all probably obvious to you, yet you’re still not sure. 
 
The most important thing to consider when you’re thinking about building or buying a place to call home is YOU. 
 
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Virtual Tour - Completed Prairie Style Home

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We recently completed our first Prairie style home. It's gorgeous if we do say so ourselves. Tour it via video now!

 

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Renovate or Build New?

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This is probably the most frequently asked question we receive from our customers. Whether they have an existing home or are thinking about buying a lot in a different location, home-owners need to consider several factors before deciding on whether to renovate or build new. There are pros and cons to each, and we suggest families consider them all.   

Renovation - Pros

1. You can avoid brokerage fees by sticking with your existing home. This could be substantial savings.
2. You can stay in place, which is important if you love your neighborhood and schools.
3. Renovating could be cheaper, since renovations as a whole tend to be smaller projects.

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Finding the Perfect Lot – Is it Possible?

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Building a home starts with the perfect lot. Or does it? Read on for advice and what to expect when searching for a lot.

 

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