December 2011

31 12, 2011

Imagine…your own sanctum!

By flh2018|2021-12-14T09:06:39-05:00December 31st, 2011|New Home Features|

Where do you go when life’s pressures are weighing on you or you just want some alone time to curl up and read a good book? Your personal quiet space is golden which is why our home plans with a sitting area located off the primary bedroom is very popular feature. It’s a great place to unwind from a busy day and windows provide natural light and an opportunity to enjoy the sun’s warmth. A deep primary bedroom or a nook area may provide a cozy space for this as well. As you make a wish list for desired amenities in your new home, consider plan designs that include a sitting area. It may just become your favorite place in the home.

28 12, 2011

Buying a House versus Buying a Car

By flh2018|2021-03-09T11:02:59-05:00December 28th, 2011|Building a New Home|

Many people compare buying a Home to buying a car. In some ways it’s accurate as both represent a basic life need and you are looking to get quality and bang for your buck, but that’s where the similarities end. [...]

26 12, 2011

Happy Feet

By flh2018|2021-02-08T15:33:23-05:00December 26th, 2011|New Home Features|

If your feet are warm, chances are you’ll feel warm all over. But the opposite is also true. And few things at home are more dreaded than climbing out of a warm bed and stepping onto cold floors! [...]

21 12, 2011

Santa’s Making a List and So Should You

By flh2018|2021-04-21T15:15:10-04:00December 21st, 2011|Building a New Home|

So you have finally made a decision that you’d like to build a new home, now what? The first bit of business is to prioritize what you need in a house. If you are a retiree and are living with your spouse in an empty nest you should probably focus on a home that has 2-3 bedrooms [...]

19 12, 2011

Helpful Hints for Snow Shoveling

By flh2018|2021-03-23T10:37:37-04:00December 19th, 2011|Home Ownership|

With winter here and the beautiful weather that accompanies this season it is important to take the proper precautions when it comes to shoveling snow. Thousands of people each year end up in the Emergency Room with injuries caused by shoveling snow. [...]

15 12, 2011

Shopping Done – not Gifts but Electric Providers?

By flh2018|2020-12-04T15:50:14-05:00December 15th, 2011|Home Ownership|

This time of year we all focus on shopping. For those who survived Black Friday, there is just a short time left to finish your gift purchases. There are several things to consider before making a decision on that perfect gift to purchase such as price, availability and incentives. With the Pa Electric Generation Customer Choice and Competition Act you can now shop companies who generate and supply electricity. [...]

10 12, 2011

Home Shows:

By flh2018|2021-03-23T10:47:07-04:00December 10th, 2011|New Home Buying|

It will not be long until it is time for the local home shows or local builder’s shows to take place around the region. These shows offer a great opportunity for folks who may be considering building a home or doing some remodeling to look for ideas and check out new products. [...]

8 12, 2011

Coping with Holiday Stress

By flh2018|2021-03-10T13:15:39-05:00December 8th, 2011|Home Ownership|

The Holidays present such a mixed bag of emotions every year. It’s very common during these “Joyous Times” to just completely get frazzled with thought of hosting company, getting the right gifts, and just being perfect that these times just don’t feel joyous and can cause a state of depression. The Mayo Clinic gives the following 10 tips to cope with stress [...]