Category: Life at home
Once you close on your new home, the fun can begin! We’re sharing recipes, holiday ideas and more to help you get the most out of your living space.
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Attached Covered Patio Ideas for Your Home
Read more: Attached Covered Patio Ideas for Your HomeCovered patios—they’re perfect for dining al fresco, entertaining a group of friends, relaxing with a book or even just taking in the fresh air over morning coffee. Through our years in the homebuilding business, we’ve learned that outdoor spaces are just as important as the interior when it comes to a home. Your backyard, like…
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Last Minute Valentine’s Dinners
Read more: Last Minute Valentine’s DinnersForgot to make dinner reservations for Valentine’s Day? It’s time to take a quick trip to the grocery store to gather ingredients for a home-cooked meal! After all, the way to the heart is through the stomach. Read on for five (somewhat) simple, satisfying Valentine’s dinners that are sure to impress your special someone(s). Which…
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Get Moving: How to Set Up a Home Gym
Read more: Get Moving: How to Set Up a Home GymLove the idea of working out in the comfort of your own house, but not sure about how to set up a home gym? We may be able to help! Home gyms can be a great way to avoid costly membership fees, save time and gas, and conveniently develop or maintain a consistent fitness routine—however,…
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A Baker’s Dozen Recipes for New Year’s Eve Cookies
Read more: A Baker’s Dozen Recipes for New Year’s Eve CookiesDecember 31 is a date synonymous with social gatherings, fireworks, champagne and a variety of other fun traditions. If you’re hosting a party this year, or if you simply feel like indulging your sweet tooth during 2023’s home stretch, New Year’s Eve cookies are a great way to turn the page on the calendar!
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Elevate Your Holiday with a Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
Read more: Elevate Your Holiday with a Thanksgiving Charcuterie BoardWhen it comes to entertaining, a well-made charcuterie board is sure to be a crowd pleaser. This artistic platter offers a little something for everyone—meats, cheese, produce, crackers—and can elevate any gathering. So, why not add some variety to your next Thanksgiving meal with a beautiful board? Whether it’s as an appealing appetizer, a mouth-watering…
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Cute Halloween Ideas for Your Home
Read more: Cute Halloween Ideas for Your HomeWho says you can only celebrate All Hallows Eve on October 31? Embrace the spooky spirit all month long with eerily elegant décor, ghoulish (but delicious) recipes and festive activities to do with the whole family. We’ve searched the web and scared up some hauntingly cute Halloween ideas for your home. Take a look!
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Basement Bar Ideas for Your New Home
Read more: Basement Bar Ideas for Your New HomeA “finished basement” was on your list for a new home and now you’ve got one! There are countless ways to optimize this dynamic living space, and when you’ve got it set up the way you want, you can take things one step further by adding a basement bar. This post explores some unique ideas…
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4th of July BBQ Dishes
Read more: 4th of July BBQ DishesJuly 4: The day we celebrate our country’s independence by gathering with friends and family and showing off our superior skills on the grill, followed, of course, by watching an elaborate fireworks display. If you’re ready to get your grill on this Independence Day, we’ve compiled a star-spangled BBQ menu that’s sure to wow your…
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Black Finishes: A Timeless Trend
Read more: Black Finishes: A Timeless TrendBlack is on trend as the new neutral! But really, did it ever go out of style? It’s a classic that can make a dramatic statement or simply complement its surroundings. What the little black dress is to a wardrobe, a black finish is to home décor. Read more from our vendor, Kichler Lighting.
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Fun Outdoor Living Gifts for Mom & Dad
Read more: Fun Outdoor Living Gifts for Mom & DadMom and Dad can be difficult to shop for—you want to find them something they’ll love, but you don’t want to keep giving the same run-of-the-mill presents. With summer around the corner, your parents may be looking to spend more time outside, so why not give Mom and Dad a fun outdoor living gift that’s…
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Conserving Water Around the House
Read more: Conserving Water Around the HouseWhat do water and your money have in common? Simple: they’re both valuable resources worth protecting. For any homeowner, conserving one to save the other amounts to a surefire win-win. Check out these water-saving tips to give a boost to the environment and maybe even your pocket book!
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Your At-Home Self-Care Checklist
Read more: Your At-Home Self-Care ChecklistThe first couple months of the year are filled with exciting new beginnings, goals and resolutions, but they can also be filled with stress and to-do lists. You deserve some time to kick your feet up, relax and take care of yourself after a long day or week. Self-care doesn’t have to mean booking a…
