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By Lisa Kaplan Gordon is an avid gardener, a member of the Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association, and a builder of luxury homes in McLean, Va. She’s been a Homes editor for Gannett News Service and has reviewed home improvement products for AOL. Want summer comfort but hate the AC? Follow these tips, and you’ll keep [...]
From the design of our website to our many meetings together, before and after the purchase agreement is signed, your time is valuable. Count on us for easy scheduling, convenient meeting venues, regular communication and proven systems for keeping everything moving smoothly. At your new home orientation walk-through, you'll learn about the operation of key [...]
Wouldn't having a low-maintenance home be "mentally freeing"? We agree, so selecting products used in the construction of your home which are easy to care for is one of "lenses" we use. Floor coverings are particularly important, because of the long reach. Just as certain carpeting is more stain-resistant, ease of cleaning should be a consideration in tile and hardwood floors, too. Bathrooms are another area where low-maintenance is critical. One-piece sink/countertops eliminate the seam common to drop-in sinks where bacteria can grow undisturbed. While beautiful, tile (and grout!) present more upkeep issues than fiberglass or other 1-piece tub/shower surrounds and shower pans. From tilt-in windows for easy cleaning, to longer lasting products that don't have to be replaced as often, smart choices abound when the goal is reduced maintenance. You might even consider a high-performance air cleaner which traps 99+% of the dust-because you won't have to dust as often!
How do you like to entertain? Formal or informal, quiet conversations or game and movie nights, your entertaining preferences play a big role in determining the home that's just right for you. One of the hallmarks of today's homeplans is a more "open" layout, with the eating area, kitchen and great room all open to each other, so that everyone is part of the fun. An open floor plan really pulls entertaining or family life together...
Spring has finally arrived here in Happy Valley and construction on our Pine Hall 4 unit townhouse is finally making progress. The framing has been completed and a majority of the electrical and plumbing rough-ins is complete for most of the units. Sewer depths have allowed us to add a basement bath rough-in for a [...]
What are a few of the things you've learned to "put up with" in your current home? Noise? Lack of storage where you need it? Not enough windows? A poorly designed kitchen? Long waits just to use the bathroom?
Fine Line Homes proudly introduces the Kirkwood  3 bedroom house plan, ideal for growing households on a budget. Its storybook elevation beckons all who pass by while the covered front porch communicates a sense of "welcome". At just 36-feet in width, this home is perfect for narrower home sites. Add an optional third-car garage and [...]
Home buyers told us that walking through rooms to get to adjoining rooms was irksome-especially when normal traffic patterns route you through conversation areas or interrupt views such as constantly walking in front of the TV. Rather than being "wasted space", hallways serve as important transition areas. Take Fine Line Homes' new Abilene house plan. [...]
Really? Should you really have to move to another room in your home just to carry on a conversation while the dishwasher is running or when the refrigerator cycles on? Many appliance manufacturers identify an appliance's noise levels by referring to the sound reduction measures they have taken. Of course, the quieter models typically are [...]
The Clarksville is a new plan offered by Fine Line Homes. Outside, optional finishes (stone, shake siding, garage door styles, and entry door profiles) add to the home's natural curb appeal. Still, "options" for most home buyers, means the ability to tailor the home inside for increased livability and style. To the left of the [...]
