Window sills have been around since windows first came into use. While we may not notice them in our daily lives, this minor architectural feature protects your home while looking stylish. Window sills are often angled slightly to allow rainwater to run off. If the window sill is flat, naturally, rainwater could ingress into the … Read more
There are a lot of people who are interested in laying a concrete slab for a driveway or as a foundation for a home. There are numerous advantages of using concrete including its durability and versatility. At the same time, if you want to take advantage of all of these benefits, then you need to … Read more
A house comes in a lot of advantages; however, it also comes with a lot of responsibility. One of your biggest responsibilities is the driveway. It is important for you to take care of your driveway. That way, it will last as long as possible. At the same time, there may be some cracks that … Read more
When moving into a new construction home, expectations and assumptions can come together to either make your new home your dream home or just another place to stay in – not live. Yes, you had the house built according to your specifications from scratch, but that doesn’t mean it will have everything you could ever … Read more
With regards to purchasing a newly constructed home, we have discussed whether they have mail boxes outside and home appliances or not. Another common question people ask when purchasing a home is, “do new construction homes come with mirrors?” This question mostly arises because people often find themselves under contract to purchase a new construction house. However, … Read more
People say there’s something intoxicating about that new-car smell, but in our experience, the same can doubly be said about buying a new house. The scent of concrete drying under the drywall, that fresh coat of paint, those smooth, silky walls, new appliances, and appliance boards, and that feeling when you wake up in the … Read more
We mentioned previously that it isn’t uncommon for new construction homes to be missing a few essentials here and there. Contractors usually have a fixed number of appliances and facilities they offer in new construction homes, depending on how much room their budget allows and, more importantly, what you are expecting, considering the money you … Read more
At the end of the day, one of the most important considerations you and contractors have to make when getting a new construction home built is that of the costs associated with it. You are looking to reduce the costs while constructors are looking to maximize their profits. Whether you’re wondering how much room you … Read more
Whether you are building a raised bed or a wall, cinder blocks are a cost-effective and sturdy way to do so. Old cinder blocks used to be literal blocks; cubes or cuboids with no holes as such. However, modern cinder blocks (and even bricks) have holes in them. There are several reasons manufacturers do this; from … Read more
Out of all the things that you want to see in a new construction home; from closet shelving to smoke detectors, entertainment is something that truly makes your home, home. From cable to TV aerials, satellite dishes, and of course, an internet connection, these are utilities that have become essential in today’s age. So, a question … Read more