New Home Features

When building there are so many new home features to choose from – though it’s exciting, some can find the amount of choices a bit daunting. It’s inevitable that you will be met with options that you hadn’t even considered. We’re here to share our knowledge so you can get a jump on the building process – it will make you feel more confident going into the design phase.

Must Read Articles About New Home Features :

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5 Essential Front Door Color Ideas to Choose From

The color you choose for your front door ultimately defines your house in terms of class, style, and taste. There are several front door color ideas that you can choose from — however, they should fit in with the overall palette of your home. Choosing your front door color will depend on the color of your house, your preferences, and how you’ve decorated. Here are five bold front door colors and tips on how to pick them.

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10 Popular Custom Home Customizations

Customizations take a new home from typical to tailor-made. So, if personalization is what you crave, why settle for ordinary when it comes to your dream home? Here are 10 popular customizations you might love in your new home.

Everything You Need to Know About Ranch Homes

Learn why the one-story, open layout has made a comeback. The common saying, “as American as baseball and apple pie” could easily add “ranch homes.” A study released by the National Association of Home Builders shows two-thirds of home buyers (64%) would like a single-story home. To better understand the demand, here are some reasons the single story structure is popular again.

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Quartz Versus Granite Countertops

Designing a house opens the doors to tons of options. Picking out the countertops in a new home for your food preparation and eating areas might be one of the most enjoyable aspects of your building project. Quartz and granite offer their pros and cons, so it’s important to have a baseline understanding of each before you make your final selection.

Recent New Home Features Articles:

Reasons to Build a New Home Instead of a Resale – Storage

It is amazing how many of my clients come to Fine Line Homes after they have spent months looking at resale homes and are so disenchanted as to what they have seen. Besides all the work and money that people have to put into a resale home, they also state how the older homes have so little storage space. It seems like years ago, people did not have as much "stuff". Please note all the storage space in our home plans, specifically walk-in closets. Walk in closets are great... [Read More]

Featured Two-Story Home Plan – Wakefield

Buyer profiles vary from households with aging parents to adult children sharing the home with you. The Wakefield home plan affords the flexibility of offering two primary bedroom suites. On the main floor, the primary bedroom is shifted to the side, maximizing peace and quiet. There’s a whirlpool bath and an option for a personal laundry. On the second floor, bedroom #2 is large enough with a full bath and walk-in closet that it could serve as the primary bedroom. This flexibility will... [Read More]

Featured Ranch Home Plan – Berkley

The Fine Line Homes ranch plan the “Berkley” is a one-level mid-size home with a host of life-style conveniences matched to an attractive price. The 1,712 square foot home has a spacious Primary Bedroom and Bath Suite featuring a whirlpool tub, double sink lavatories, linen closet and a large walk-in closet. The two additional bedrooms are convenient to the Great Room/Living Room and are served by a full bath. The eat-in Kitchen/Dining has a corner walk-in Pantry and a 6’sliding glass d... [Read More]

Featured Two Story Home Plan – Ashland

The Ashland two-story home design with signature 2-story bay adds a designer touch on the exterior. View the video below which includes a floor plan, pictures of several features and narration guiding you through the home. You can tour the furnished Ashland model home on display at the State College display center. Download your FREE plan book by signing up for our monthly eNewsletter. [Read More]

Your Ultimate New Home Experience

Building a home should be an “experience” not a chore for the buyer. If the first thing your builder asks you is “how many bedrooms and bathrooms do you want” you might want to reconsider who you want to build your home. A better question to ask is “how do you live?” You want a builder that understands how you live and what is important in your life in order to build a home that best suits you. It isn’t the builder’s house, it is your home. Number of rooms, dimensions,... [Read More]

Home Office Considerations

A home office is a must for many people today who have a home based business or for those who frequently bring work home. A home office is also a great place to keep everything organized and frees up counter space in the kitchen that often ends up serving as cluttered a desk. There are several considerations to think through so your office will serve your needs. Do you need to have the office visible and accessible to the public or would a more private setting work better? Is shipping a... [Read More]

Home Plans for One Level Living

The Baby Boomers are now beginning to plan for retirement and looking for an easier lifestyle for the future. A popular theme in planning their next home is trying to design the home with one level of living. This will eliminate the need for steps in most cases. Ranch house plans are an obvious choice to select to eliminate the steps. This style of plan is easily modified to meet the growing needs for the Baby boomers with all the amenities they have been use to. Many two story home design... [Read More]

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Flexible Home Plans – Sink Placement in the Kitchen

Situating the kitchen sink in the outside corner of the cabinet layout provides a view of both the outside of the home and the interior. A window at the sink is ideal for natural light and allows you to keep an eye on the kids playing in the back yard. The corner sink opens to the living area making you feel a part of the activities inside the home as well. The angled sink is great for entertaining. You can be rinsing off dishes from a meal and still enjoy the interaction with family and frie... [Read More]

Featured Two Story Home Plan – Manhattan

The Manhattan two story home plan is a very popular design. View the virtual tour of the home plan below which includes a floor plan tour, pictures of several features and narration guiding you through the home. You can visit a furnished Manhattan model home and display center at our Hazleton location. Enter your email address on our web form page to receive a free downloadable Plan Book. [Read More]

Insulate your home – BIBS house insulation

With the rising cost of energy it is more important than ever to insulate the home and be energy efficient. Fine Line Homes uses Blown-In Blanket System insulation or BIBS in most homes we build to create a very energy efficient home. With a 2” x 6” exterior wall, you get up to R-23 insulation in the wall with no gaps and no drafts. The custom fit BIBS fills every void in the wall. Made of Formaldehyde Free Fiberglass material, the insulation is installed into walls and attic. No Moi... [Read More]