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Decisions, Decisions, Decisions. Reserving a Lot for Your New Home

Sometimes it seems like there are too many decisions to make when building a home. Picking a neighborhood, selecting a lot, choosing a floor plan, customizing, deciding on colors, etc. So as to not overwhelm our customers, Fine Line Homes encourages visitors to take it step by step, and we provide guidance and time to go through each step so customers do not feel rushed or pressured. [...] Continue reading this article on our blog.

By Fine Line Homes|2020-12-03T09:40:05-05:00December 1st, 2012|Building a New Home|

Low-Cost Kitchen Storage: Cheap Stress Reduction

Low-cost storage strategies bring calm to your kitchen, banishing stress-inducing clutter and leaving the space orderly.

By Fine Line Homes|2021-03-25T15:25:34-04:00November 27th, 2012|Home Ownership|

Top of the Line Heat Pump, Top-Rated Performance

The Bryant® Evolution® Extreme Heat Pump offers up to 20.5 SEER cooling and up to 13 HSPF heating efficiency that combines intelligent system control with variable speed operation to provide premium comfort. Now available when building your new home in... [...]

By Fine Line Homes|2021-04-06T13:54:37-04:00November 20th, 2012|New Home Features|

Fence Etiquette: Tips to Avoid Neighbor Disputes

If you practice fence etiquette and bone up on local zoning regs, you can avoid neighbor disputes. Avoid fence disputes by practicing fence etiquette—a good neighbor policy. If you follow zoning regulations and share basics with neighbors before construction, you can install a new fence AND stay on good terms with the folks next door. [...]

By Fine Line Homes|2021-03-16T11:17:39-04:00November 16th, 2012|Home Ownership|

Checklist for selecting a Home Builder

The National Association of Home Builders suggest using a checklist and doing your research up front so you have a more successful home building experience. The following is a summary of the recommended list: [...]

By Fine Line Homes|2021-03-09T14:57:39-05:00November 14th, 2012|Building a New Home|

Prepare Your Home For Winter

The last few mornings as I walk outside to come to work I am reminded that old man winter is coming. Now is the time to make sure you remove your hose from the outside faucets and drain the lines to prevent the line from freezing and bursting. It is also a good time to check the filter in your heating system to make sure you are getting the most efficiency out of your heating system. If you have not had your system serviced lately it would also be a good time to have that done. Heating systems should be serviced annually. You don’t want a break down in the middle of winter.

By Fine Line Homes|2021-04-21T16:02:02-04:00November 12th, 2012|Home Ownership|

Fall Maintenance Tips to Prepare for Winter

Fall is the time of year all of us here in the northeast start thinking about that dirty four-letter word… SNOW! [...]

By Fine Line Homes|2021-03-16T11:08:03-04:00November 10th, 2012|Home Ownership|

One Stop Shopping

Due to the fact that today's home buyers want a variety of choices to meet their individual tastes and lifestyles, every Fine Line Homes sales office has an on-site Design Center. It showcases select products with multiple choices so that a client can choose the best materials for their home without ever leaving the design center.

By Fine Line Homes|2021-03-26T13:42:19-04:00November 6th, 2012|Building a New Home|

Getting a Generator for Your Home

With recent Hurricane Sandy, I had several friends calling looking for generators for their homes as the storm was approaching. By that time it was too late as most people found out. The most important question you need to consider when looking into a generator is: [...] Visit our blog to continue

By Fine Line Homes|2021-02-08T15:34:22-05:00November 4th, 2012|Home Ownership|

9 Unexpected Energy (and Money) Savers

Give your pocketbook and Mother Nature a gift this season by taking advantage of these simple, surprising ways to save energy and money. Put lamps in the corners: Did you know you can switch to a lower wattage bulb in a lamp or lower its dimmer switch and not lose a noticeable amount of light? It’s all about placement. When a lamp is placed in a corner, the light reflects off the adjoining walls, which makes the room lighter and brighter. Switch to a laptop: If you’re reading this article on a laptop, you’re using 1/3 less energy than if you’re reading this on a desktop. [...]

By Fine Line Homes|2021-03-08T15:18:34-05:00October 31st, 2012|Home Ownership|