As builders in the Poconos we see an increased awareness about energy-efficient homes—and an increased demand for homes that are easier on our resources. Maybe it’s not the first thing you think about when considering a new home in this beautiful area, but here are three reasons you should think about energy efficiency for your new home in the Poconos.
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These days you read a lot about energy-efficient homes. But what does that really mean? How can you accurately compare one home’s efficiency against another? And what does that matter when it comes to your home in the Poconos?
Read MoreTopics: HERS Index Tool, Energy Efficiency, Poconos Homes
You know how real estate agents are always talking about “location, location, location!” They’re right, of course, but there’s a whole lot more to the right location than just a street address, or the proximity to shopping or work. If you are considering building a custom home in the Poconos, you may have visions of an idyllic lakefront property with stellar views. Ah, but how do you find the right lakefront lot? And what else should you be considering beside the vistas?
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If you’re considering a vacation home, a second home, or even a place to retire in the Poconos, you’ve probably wondered whether it makes more sense to build a new home or buy an existing home. Depending on your specific situation, there are arguments to be made for both courses of action.
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Building a custom home in the Poconos may be a long-time dream for you. It’s a gorgeous, relaxing place to live, and creating the perfect home there could be a dream come true. Maybe you’ve already collected some ideas about how your dream home should look (and if you’re looking for floor plan ideas check out our great Design Library for images and floor plans).
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NAHB, 2014 - Members of the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Log Homes Council (LHC) are celebrating National Log Home Open House Month in July by hosting home tours, log raising demonstrations, factory tours, seminars and much more. This marks the third anniversary of the national event for the LHC members.
"This month, we welcome builders and home buyers to celebrate National Log Home Month by attending our special events and factory tours across the U.S.," said Log Homes Council Chairman Doug Terrell of Blue Ridge Log Cabins in Campbello, S.C. “Log homes offer many unique characteristics that consumers can fully appreciate once they step inside.”
Read MoreTopics: Liberty Homes, Poconos Custom Home Design, Energy Efficiency, Poconos Vacations, Poconos Homes
Liberty Homes is proud to be a home builder in the prestigious Thornhurst Estates of Pennsylvania. Thornhurst is vibrant community near the Lackawanna State Forest. This is a tight knit community where you know your neighbors. An active community there are many great restaurants, shopping and great schools.
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When you're building a dream home, you want to have everything just right, from the interior to the exterior, as well as the fixtures and garden in your backyard. A spa or hot tub is a relaxing and inviting fixture in any backyard! This addition can be freestanding or built in conjunction with a custom swimming pool. Read tips for choosing backyard additions [from the following] infographic.
Read MoreTopics: things to add to your back yard, customizing the back yard, outdoor living, outdoor additions PA, Liberty Homes, back yard fixtures, back yard pools, outdoor additions Pennsylvania, Poconos Custom Home Design, Poconos Lifestyle, Poconos Homes
Energy prices are continually being raised by national suppliers, cranking up your annual gas and electricity bills at an alarming rate. But there are plenty of ways to combat this hike in prices and suitable options for homeowners on varying budgets. View the following infographic from Quotatis to view some of the ways you can reduce your energy bills and your carbon footprint at the same time.
Read MoreTopics: sustainable homes, Eco Friendly Housing, liberty homes custom builders, buying an eco friendly home, Liberty Homes, Eco Friendly Homes, Poconos Custom Home Design, reducing the carbon foot print of your home, Energy Efficiency, Poconos Homes
Got a dream green home you’d love to build? Sure, you’ll probably want to include solar panels in the building… but that’s just one element. Green building involves making the most efficient use of the materials that go into the building, and creating a space that allows for sustainable use of resources needed to live in that home… so, energy’s important, but so is water use, air quality, and the relationship of the landscaping to the larger surrounding environment.This helpful inforgraphic from Sustainablog.org illustrates 13 steps to take when building your green dream home.
Read MoreTopics: Solar panel, Liberty Homes, Sustainability, Sustainable Architecture, Poconos Custom Home Design, Poconos Lifestyle, Energy Efficiency, Poconos Homes
