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Perhaps you haven't given too much thought to your front door style; perhaps you've thought a lot about it. But...have you considered the material your front door will be made of? You might assume the entry door will be made out of wood. Beautiful, yes, but solid wood doors are expensive, not very energy efficient [...]
Kara Witmer is the winner of the 2014 Harrisburg Home Builders Show Kindle contest. Kara entered the drawing at the Builders Show this past March and visited one of our Harrisburg Model Homes. She won a Kindle Fire HD 8.9” Tablet.
Landscaping...path lighting...steps...pool decks...gardens...soft nighttime illumination adds safety and attractiveness to your outdoor living areas. A discrete solar panel recharges AAA batteries, so there's no need for electrical wiring or hiring an electrician. Place these glass block pavers anywhere you desire a little more light at night!
The simple answer is everything from the basement up (including the basement). To expand on this the basement whether it be a 10” concrete block wall, 10” poured concrete wall or a Superior XI Wall includes a vapor barrier between the stone and the concrete floor, a footer drain around the perimeter, Boman Kemp Window [...]
Most of us have driven through neighborhoods where the garages are the dominant architectural element of most of the homes. But, there are numerous ways to achieve the garage that suits your needs and simultaneously minimize the garage's impact on streetscapes! Adding horizontal fascia lines or a shed roof in a front facing gable over [...]
The date of completion is the date the property is available for occupancy. With a single family home the entire improvement will become available for occupancy within a reasonable short period of time. It will be considered as under construction until all portions of the home are available for occupancy by the appropriate government official, the [...]
Many homebuyers want bigger attached garages, which can present a challenge to keep the garage from dominating the home's front elevation.  Designing the home's garage flush with, or even recessed from, other elements of the front elevation de-emphasize the garage's visual impact. Setback requirements dictate how far the home/garage must be "set back" from the [...]
Congratulations to Tommy Kessinger, the winner of the IPad Mini during the Fine Line Homes State College 2014 Home Show Giveaway. The names of visitors to the Ashland model home, who registered at one of four Home Shows, were entered in a drawing. Home Shows provide an opportunity to learn about the building industry and [...]
When the practical (storage) has been addressed, it may be possible with some plans to delete upper cabinets on an exterior wall and add windows. The added daylight is inviting, makes your kitchen feel larger and eases food preparation!  Note that with an oversized pantry for added storage, upper cabinets at the back wall [...]
Peace of mind is important with any major purchase you might make. Building a new home is no exception and at Fine Line Homes we recognize that peace of mind is a critical component to being comfortable in moving forward with the home building process. The nagging “what if’s” always come into play. Quality construction [...]
