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The 5 Most Popular Gray Exterior Paint Colors

Gray exteriors are incredibly popular, and the neutral color works well with any architectural style. Grays can be warm or cool in tone,...

5 Considerations for Planning a Home Gym

Many of the homes we build today include a dedicate space for a home gym. This allows you to keep your bedrooms available for guests and...

Top 5 Ways to Make Christmas Decorating Easier

One of the best parts of the Christmas season is all the beautiful decorations everywhere you look. When it comes to decking the halls of...

Top 5 Ways to Create a Chef's Kitchen in Your Home

Having the right tools for the job makes the work easier and the end result better, and this is particularly true when it comes to...

Top 5 Neutral Gray Wall Colors

There are so many beautiful gray colors that we see right now in cabinetry, flooring, countertops, wood tones, and textiles. These grays...

Top 5 Ways to Create an Outdoor Living Space

Living in Florida, we are blessed with year round sunshine, mild winters, and some of the most beautiful sunsets anywhere in the world....

Top 5 Electrical Additions

Electrical items are relatively inexpensive yet they can make life in your new home so much easier. We've all experienced the frustration...

5 OPTIONS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE

When building a new home, everyone focuses on the big things like how many bedrooms and baths they need, two car versus 3 car garage,...

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