Radiant flooring, also known as underfloor heating, is an increasingly popular home heating solution that provides warmth from the ground up. This method is praised for its efficiency and comfort, making it a valuable addition to modern homes. On days where the thought of leaving the sanctuary of your warm bed is almost unbearable, radiant …
Tips For Approaching Your Front-Yard Design
By Drew Knight When you buy a new home, you might spend a lot of the time picking out appliances, furniture, décor and more for the interior that you may be so worn out that you don’t even want to begin thinking about the exterior. However, improving curb appeal and landscaping can add tremendous value …
What are the Tax Benefits of Owning a Newly Built Home Versus a Resale?
By Ashley Steel One of the great benefits of homeownership is the tax deductions that come with it. But what, if anything, distinguishes a newly built home from a resale home when it comes time to file your taxes? While both forms of homeownership offer great benefits, there are some additional types of tax benefits …
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How to Create the Perfect Hobby Room
Use the flex space in your new home to create an awesome hobby room. NewHomeSource has tips for creating the perfect home gym, office, craft room, workshop, playroom, or sunroom in your new home.
Seating: How to Stage Your Living Room for Maximum Viewing Potential for the Big Game
By Ashley Steel When you are ready to watch some sporting events in your home, don’t forget to think about game-time seating. Ensure all your guests can enjoy the event from a great seat! Here’s how to stage a room for maximum viewing potential: Seating For many people, traditional household seating is not ideal for …
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Let’s Get Physical! How New Homes Can Help You Get Fit in 2015
By Patricia L. Garcia Whether it’s yard work, house work or a good ol’ sweatfest while working out to a DVD, I’ve always got my handy phone on me to keep tab of the calories I’ve burned throughout the day. (Yard work and house work totally count as daily exercise!) If you’ve resolved to get …
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Love Comic Books? Bring Them Home With These Comic Book Décor Ideas
By Patricia L. Garcia Happy National Comic Book Day (it’s today and not to be confused with Free Comic Book Day in May)! To celebrate heroes (and some loveable sidekicks) on this day, we’re here to show you how to incorporate comic books into your home décor. Done wrong, you’ve got some bad manga on …
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Succulents 101: Four Tips to Create a Thriving Succulent Garden
By Seve Kale My thumb is so far from green, it may as well be red. Regardless, I recently decided to hop on the gardening bandwagon and start my own succulent garden. Through trial and error, along with some advice from the pros, I’ve created a cheery little garden on my back patio. Best of …
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Pocket Full of Doors: What to Know About Pocket Doors
By Patricia L. Garcia Ever see those cool hideaway doors that tuck into the wall and think, “I’d love a door like that!”? The good news is that you can — commonly known as pocket doors, these doors are functional, save space and look great. But, is a pocket door the right type of door …
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Five Ideas for Functional Entertainment Centers
By Ashley Steel Recently I made the move to a smaller space. While inevitably this meant getting rid of many of my possessions and having to forgo the purchase of many large, dazzling pieces of furniture, it also meant getting smarter about the way I utilize space. I set my sights on an entertainment center; …
5 Easiest Things to Grow in a Garden
Summer is the ultimate gardening season. Nothing says summertime like strolling by colorful vegetables at farmer’s markets or snacking on fresh fruits. Because fresh produce is at the peak of its production in this season, crops can easily be grown anywhere — even in your own yard. Growing delicious vegetables, fruits and herbs in your …
Five Pet Washing Stations That Will Make Bath Time Delightful
By Patricia L. Garcia As an owner of four dogs, I am challenged daily with battling dog hair and keeping those pups clean and smelling like something other than, um, dogs. Regular trips to the groomer are out of the question because of the price, so I bathe them in our tub. Bath time is …
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How to Keep Pests Out of Your New Home
Protect your new home and keep it clean by keeping out pests and other critters. Here’s our advice for keeping your beautiful new home pest-free all year long.
Best Plants to Add Color to Your New Yard
Beautiful gardens make spending time in your backyard a joy. Plant these flowers and your landscaping colorfully come life this spring.
Everything and the Kitchen Sink: How to Pick a Kitchen Sink
By Camilla McLaughlin In today’s well edited spaces, every feature counts — even the kitchen sink. It’s no surprise that in recent years the lowly sink has been elevated to a status equal to a stove or an oven. Increasingly, it’s being called a “water appliance.” From a place to scrub pots and pans to …
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Going Green: Energy Star Certified New Homes
You probably already know that you can buy Energy Star certified appliances, but did you know that you can get an entirely new home that is Energy Star certified?
How to Host the Most Epic Football Watching Party in Your New Home
By Patricia Garcia Recently I moved into a home with lots of space — a roomy kitchen opens onto the dining area and living room, while a sitting room in the front of the house gives me a nice place to entertain guests (aside from the great room). My last home was about 800 square …
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Parisian Inspiration: Add a French Touch to Your Home
By Judy L. Marchman Recently, I had the good fortune to visit Paris, France. While there, I began to reflect on the sheer amount of design inspiration that can be found in that city — through the beauty of the architecture, gardens, museums and statuary. While I was sad to leave, I took with me …
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How to Reduce Stress While Building a New Home
Buying a home will likely be one of the most important decisions you make in your life — not to mention one of the largest purchases. If you choose building a new home, the decision becomes bigger (and more exhilarating). While building a new house is an exciting endeavor, you can become slightly overwhelmed. You’ll …
Six Strategies to Staging Your Home for a Faster Sell
By Jennifer Segelke Jeffers Now that you’ve purchased a new home and are preparing to move, it’s time to get your old one ready to sell. And, we’ve all heard it before: You have to spend money to make money. Though not a hard and fast rule, it often holds true when selling your home. …
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Choosing Design Center Upgrades Without Busting Your Budget? It Can Be Done!
By Judy L. Marchman The main thrill in building a new home is the opportunity to make it totally yours. You get to pick the colors, finishes and fixtures, so it’s not hard to get starry-eyed after touring a model home and envisioning all of the possibilities. But, once you find out how much all …
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How a Good Basement Adds Value to Your Home
By Joe Provey Basements are important to Italian Americans. Every time I mention the word “basement” to someone of Italian ancestry, they regale me with stories about how their parents or grandparents kept the upstairs kitchen for show (and perhaps light breakfasts), while the heavy cooking took place in the basement. These basement kitchens were …
Secret Passageways, Arcades and Harry Potter: When Kids Design Their Own Rooms
By Andrea Kinnison Most kids have pretty wild ideas when it comes to decor. In fact, when I was 8 years old, my dad painted an entire woodland scene on my wall at my request. (It didn’t quite complement my Little Mermaid comforter.) But while parents may allow their children to put up some quirky …
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Conquer the Clutter — And Stay Sane Doing It
By Patricia Garcia Ever look around your home and worry that you’ll be featured on a hoarding reality show? Do you have unopened boxes that are refugees from the move into your new home? Have you ever asked yourself: “When will I find the time to organize this?”, “What will people think of me?” or …
It’s Fix a Leak Week — Save Water and Money
By Patricia Garcia According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 1 trillion gallons of water are wasted each year due to minor water leaks in the home. That’s why the agency would like to remind you to check your indoor and outdoor plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems for Fix a Leak Week, …
Our Favorite Over-the-Top Dog Houses
By Patricia Garcia Admit it: You’ve been obsessing over your new home for the last few months, but you’ve neglected to ask Fido what he wants. Have you even considered that the paint in your future living room totally clashes with your pooch’s coat? According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 36.5 percent — or …
What NOT to Plant Around Your House
By Patricia Garcia With spring on its way, you may have some grand ideas for your lawn or garden. Maybe you want to add some flowers for color or plant a tree for some shade. Before you do, make sure that the plants you choose are right for you and your home. Plants are living …
Designer Jonathan Adler Brings Bold Color Back to the Kitchen
By Katie McKenzie If you believe kitchens should come in only three colors— black, white, or stainless steel— you haven’t met Jonathan Adler. Mr. Adler, a current darling of the design world, joined the industry after starting as a potter as a teenager. Now he has stores on two continents in tres chic metropoli, …
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Home Security 101: Preventing Burglaries This Holiday Season
While movies like “Home Alone” may have taken the Mickey out of holiday season–related burglaries, the truth is, break-ins are never that humorous in real life. What is true however is that there are a number of vulnerabilities created around a household during the holiday season, and robberies are one of the most prevalent. The …
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Energy Efficiency: Taking Action In Your Home
Here are some ways consumers can prep their new home for maximum energy efficiency.