When it comes to building a new home many homeowners subscribe to the theory that “bigger is better.” According to propertyshark.com U.S. homes built in the last 6 years are 74% larger than those built in the 1910s. The average new home in America is roughly 2,430 square feet. But is that right for you? Let’s look at why building a smaller home may make sense.
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Poconos Custom Home Design,
Poconos Homes
If you’re considering remodeling your Poconos home you’ll probably want to think about what you can do to make your home more energy-efficient. After all, energy saved is money in your pocket. And choosing remodeling strategies that help your home become more energy efficient helps preserve the beautiful environment around you—which is probably one of the things that attracted you to the Poconos in the first place.
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Poconos Custom Home Design,
Energy Efficiency
There was a time when “home security” for your Poconos home meant installing expensive, cumbersome equipment that was less than reliable and (too often) not all that effective in deterring break-ins. That has changed a lot in recent years.
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Poconos Custom Home Design,
Poconos Homes
If you’re planning a new kitchen for your Poconos home, you may go onto popular homebuilding or home improvement sites such as Houzz.com or BHG.com for ideas. Chances are, you’ll see some stunningly beautiful kitchens. You may even pick up some great decorating ideas for your home. But there’s more that goes into making a great kitchen than what meets the eye.
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Poconos Custom Home Design
What if you love the location and basic layout of your current Poconos home—but just want (or need) a little extra space? An addition to your existing home may just solve your dilemma, without the hassle and expense of selling and moving. But what kind of addition makes the most sense?
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Poconos Custom Home Design,
Poconos Homes
Without a doubt, the kitchen is the heart of your Poconos Mountain home. For a lot of people the Poconos region is synonymous with a rustic style. But what could that look like in your new kitchen? Can you combine rustic, casual, or mountain styles with elegance and quality? Can you create an atmosphere that says, “Welcome to cabin living in the Poconos” without sacrificing comfort and convenience?
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Poconos Custom Home Design,
Poconos Homes
You’ll face lots of choices when you consider building a new home in the Poconos. You’ll think about colors, appliances, finishes, flooring, window coverings, and more. But there are seven factors you can’t afford to overlook if you want to be satisfied with your Poconos home for years to come. And these are factors you need to consider long before thinking about other things. Let’s take a quick look at them.
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Poconos Custom Home Design,
Poconos Homes
Anyone planning to build a new home in the Poconos probably has high expectations. They may be planning their dream home. Maybe you’re one of those people. You want everything “perfect.” We think that’s a good thing!
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Poconos Custom Home Design,
local Poconos homebuilders,
Poconos Homes
While it’s true that a lot of people up and down the East Coast visit the Poconos in the winter to take advantage of great skiing, there are lots of other things going on in the Poconos in December. Here are just a few of the great activities the Poconos have to offer during the month.
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Poconos Custom Home Design,
Poconos Lifestyle
Many of us look forward to decorating our homes for the holidays. It’s such a festive time of year and the extra glitter and sparkle can really lighten the mood during those dark winter days and nights.
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Poconos Custom Home Design,
Poconos Lifestyle