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Why New Construction Homes (Sometimes) Depreciate Like Cars

November 17, 2022 by Charlie D Paige
Outside view of a few new construction homes

If you are in the process of looking for a new home, you might be frustrated because you cannot find anything that is quite right. Even though there might be a lot of houses on the market, each house has its own benefits and drawbacks. You might be ready to find your dream house, and … Read more

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How Long Will New Construction Homes Last? (Are They Built To Last?)

November 17, 2022October 30, 2022 by Charlie D Paige
A fairly new home with gutters and downspouts installed as standard

If you are interested in building a new house, how long should you expect it to last? There are some people who say that an old home is going to have a lot of problems, and it is better to buy a new home because less can go wrong. On the other hand, there are … Read more

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How Long It Takes For Dirt To Settle After New Constructions

October 24, 2022 by Charlie D Paige
Concrete footings being poured into trenches

If you are in the process of building a new home, you are probably very excited. After all, you get the opportunity to customize your home to meet your needs. You don’t have to worry about purchasing an older home that could have a bunch of problems, and you are probably busy imagining what your … Read more

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Why Some New Construction Homes Don’t Have Gutters & Downspouts

October 30, 2022October 17, 2022 by Charlie D Paige
A new modern home without gutters and downspouts

If you are building a new home, what is your top priority? There is a good chance that you are not thinking about gutters. After all, you are probably concerned about the size of your home, the timeline of the project, the number of bedrooms you have, and the plumbing or electrical system. As a … Read more

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New Construction Homes And Foundation Issues: What You NEED To Know

October 30, 2022October 10, 2022 by Charlie D Paige
A faulty foundation resulting in various cracks to an external block wall

When you move into a new home, you probably expect it to be stable and sturdy. This means that it should have a strong foundation. Unfortunately, even if you move into a brand new home, there is a chance that you could have a house with a foundation issue. Even though foundation issues and new … Read more

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How To Have A Wood Burning Stove In A New Home (Workarounds That Work!)

October 3, 2022 by Charlie D Paige
A wood fired stove with stacked wood beside it

Are you curious about putting a wood-burning stove in a new house? There are lots of people who love the aesthetic appeal of a wood-burning stove. There is something classic about having a stove that takes wood, but it is also true that a wood-burning stove can be a bit dangerous. First, a lot of … Read more

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Why Window Sills Are Angled (It’s More Than Decorative!)

April 25, 2022 by Charlie D Paige
A basic UPVC plastic window sill

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

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How Soon Can You Walk on a Concrete Slab?

October 24, 2022August 8, 2021 by Charlie D Paige
A fairly large concrete slab on a building site

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

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How Long To Wait Before Parking On A New Driveway

March 29, 2022August 6, 2021 by Charlie D Paige
An asphalt driveway in a UK new construction home

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

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Do New Construction Homes Come With Garage Door Openers?

May 10, 2021 by Charlie D Paige
Do New Construction Homes Come With Garage Door Openers?

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

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