by Jon Terry | Jul 5, 2011 | Blog, Construction/Maintenance
Benjamin Franklin said, “A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body.” In his time, fire was the only cooking option and heated debates were conducted in the heart of the home. Kitchens have evolved from the...
by Jon Terry | Jun 8, 2011 | Blog, Buying A Home, Green Home Tips, Selling a Home
Today’s garage has evolved almost as much as homes themselves. Four decades ago, garages were small enough to fit merely the family car. Now we expect our garage to house not only our SUVs, but also our gardening centers, tools, festive holiday garb, and...
by Jon Terry | Mar 30, 2011 | Blog, Construction/Maintenance
The spatial decadence of newly built homes in the past ten years is coming to a close. Home buyer tastes for grand homes have waned for a host of reasons. Buyers seem to be feeling a renewed interest in ranch style homes. One of the main reasons for this trend is...
by Jon Terry | Feb 22, 2011 | Blog, Construction/Maintenance, Home Owner Energy Tips
The science of home insulation is ever evolving. Homes built in 2004 may already be out-of-date and Energy Star construction ups the ante even more. So how do you know if your home needs more insulation? A simple method to check insulation for newer homes is to check...
by Jon Terry | Feb 16, 2011 | Blog, Construction/Maintenance
Potential buyers make judgments about their next home at the walkway. Why not roll out the red carpet upon their first visit? Your home’s walkway sets the tone for what’s to come. Give every buyer an invitation to purchase your home by designing a...