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Planning for Wall Mounted TV’s

A popular trend in new homes today is preparing for the installation of a wall mount TV. In many cases these TV’s are pre-planned to be installed in Living Rooms and/or Family Rooms some are placed above a Gas Fireplace and some are just centered on a wall. Another area to consider installing a wall mount TV is in the Bedrooms.

By |2020-12-03T10:02:15-05:00October 27th, 2012|Home Ownership|

Plans to Accommodate Home-Based Businesses

The high cost of gas, time savings and convenience may be some of the leading reasons that home-based businesses are more popular than ever. An increasing number of households are operating more than one business from their home. This has created a need and interest in home designs with two separate offices or an office and a room that can flex to be used as a second office. [...]

By |2021-04-21T16:21:37-04:00October 25th, 2012|New Home Features|

How to Get Kids to Save Energy

Want your kids to pitch in and help save energy? Green parenting bloggers weigh in on getting kids to flip the switch and stop wasting energy. Kids have more important things to think about than turning off the lights. But discovering the lights blazing in an empty room for the umpteenth time is enough to make any parent scream, especially when the power bill arrives. The good news is, you can train your kids about the importance of saving energy right from the start. Here’s great advice from some of our favorite bloggers who know a thing or three about kids. [...]

By |2021-03-23T11:09:23-04:00October 22nd, 2012|Home Ownership|

The Face of Safety is changing in Residential Construction Part 3

The last phase of our OSHA compliance training is the additional 20 hours to complete and receive the 30 Hour Masters level of certification. This process digs deeper into the different types of Construction Hazards that are out there such as Silicosis, Noise, Hand & Power Tool Equipment, Flagging, Fire Protection, Ergonomics, Scaffolds, Stair & Ladder Safety, as well as Material Handling. [...]

By |2021-04-20T11:46:50-04:00October 11th, 2012|Building a New Home|

Open Floor Plans

A Realtor reminded me recently of one of the most dramatic evolutions in home design over the years from what is typically seen in older homes. She shared how popular open floor plans have become on new homes. Open floor plans rather than several smaller rooms enhance opportunities for entertaining and involve everyone so no one feels left out. [...]

By |2021-03-26T13:50:58-04:00September 29th, 2012|New Home Features|

The 3 Facets of Design

Though we may not stop to think about it, everything is designed. In housing, we often concentrate on the home’s architectural design and its livability. But that’s just part of the equation. [...]

By |2021-04-20T11:50:28-04:00September 22nd, 2012|New Home Features|

Learning From an Expensive Mistake

A few months ago I was cleaning our van at home. I had backed it out of the garage to clean both the exterior and the interior. While recuperating inside from the strenuous work, a thunderstorm quickly appeared and it began raining. It was then I remembered the van was left outside with the doors and windows open. [...]

By |2021-03-24T15:19:41-04:00September 16th, 2012|Building a New Home|

What size Garage is right for you?

In today’s home market storage space is in high demand. Many of Fine Line Homes standard home plans offer a two car garage that is roughly 22’ X 22’. This size garage works for many home owners, but depending on your lifestyle your storage needs may differ.

By |2021-04-02T15:10:09-04:00September 14th, 2012|New Home Features|