The kitchen can be one of the most frequently used rooms in your home. So why not spend a little extra when building to make it perfect for you? And I’m not just talking about getting the cabinets or counter tops that you want but adding the extras that you may not have thought of before. Here are a few of our top choices for luxurious extras for your next kitchen. **An Ice Machine** Now this may not be something you have thought about before but it just might be the perfect addition to your

When it is coming time to build your new home there are plenty of stresses including selling the home you are in now. You’ll want your current home to sell quickly and top dollar. This doesn’t just happen with luck but if you put in some work at the beginning you’ll certainly be glad you did. And lucky for you there are a few steps that you can take that will help. First things first, Declutter! When a buyer is looking for their new house they want to be able to see themselves in the house wh

Are you dreaming of building your own home some day? Are you searching for the perfect house plan but can’t seem to find it? You may have looked at dozens or even hundreds of custom house plan designs, but you’re not quite there. Maybe you realize you don’t quite understand the steps involved in the process of designing and building your dream home. A new home is a huge commitment. It takes time, knowledge and savings. Owning a home is likely the largest investment you’ll ever make, and you wan

Are you an Artist or a Crafter? Maybe a woodworker or you like to remodel old cars? Whatever your hobbies are, wouldn’t it be great to have a space in your home specifically designated to the things you love to do? Well lucky for you, when building your own home you can have exactly that! A hobby room is perfect for the sewer, painter, crafter or even model sailboat maker in your home. No one likes getting out all their supplies out to work on a project at the dining room table only to have to

Have you searched through hundreds of designs and plans, trying to find the perfect fit for your dream home? After sorting through pages and pages of stock house designs, have you still not found the right one? There are literally tens of thousands of home designs available in books, in catalogs and on websites. Some of them might come close to your vision. Now you may be narrowed down to a handful of home plan concepts. The façade on one might be gorgeous while the floor layout in another is p

Whether you are just putting in a pool or looking to upgrade your existing pool area, a pool house can be a great option. A pool house is sometimes seen as an unneeded luxury only for the wealthy, but it doesn't have to be. There are plenty of good reasons for building a pool house, the first of which is to keep the party outside. Having a pool means you will probably be entertaining at your home quite often during the summer. With a pool house you can keep the party (and water drenched kids)

Are you an avid gym goer but getting tired of the commute? Or, have you been thinking about getting back into your workout routine but don’t like going to the gym and just don’t have the time? An at home exercise room is perfect for you. Going to the gym can be a hassle. Squeezing it in before work but then having to get ready at the gym which means days of undone hair and wrinkled outfits. Or trying to get the motivation to make it after a long day’s work when you don’t exactly feel like driv

Meet one of our newest SmartChoice Home Products™: Centurion Stone. Established in 1969, Centurion Stone is one of the oldest veneer manufacturers in the world. All of their products are manufactured in their main location in Nashville Tennessee, which is one of the most modern production facilities in the veneer industry. This enables them to maintain quality control and produce exceptional veneer stone siding. You may be asking, why stone veneer and not natural stone? There are several re

Company is coming and it is time to turn the whole house upside down for a deep cleaning. You’ll clean even the parts of the house that visitors rarely will set foot just because the in-laws are coming to stay for the week. We all know we tend to go a little overboard when preparing for company but what is really the most important rooms to be cleaned and ready? The guest bedroom and bathroom of course! And, how much easier would that be if you had a guest room or even a guest suite in your home

Think a butler’s pantry is only for those with a butler? Then think again. This convenient addition to a home is not reserved for those with staff members at their beck and call. In fact, for those of us who do all the prep work ourselves, when entertaining guests, a butler’s pantry is a great option! The butler’s pantry has come a long way from its original purpose of keeping one’s silver safe. (I bet you can’t guess who kept the key.) Now a butler’s pantry can come in all shapes and sizes an

Meet one of the newest additions to our SmartChoice Home Products™ - JSG Oceana bathroom and kitchen sinks! Whether you are a lover of art or you are looking for unique pieces to set your home apart these glass sinks are sure to catch your eye. JSG Oceana’s beautiful undermount kitchen sinks will be a great topic of conversation when family and friends come to visit. These sinks come in 14 different color options and are scratch and stain resistant. Not only do they look great but they are ext

When moving into your new home there will be a sense of excitement for what is to come and a sense of nostalgia for what you’ve left behind. There are sure to be many happy memories you leave behind at your old home and moving into your new house can feel a bit empty at first but making your new house a home is not as hard as it may at first seem. When I moved away from my childhood home (several states away) I was only 11 years old and my parents bought me a cat to help with the move. Now tha

Spring is in the air! The weather is starting to get warmer, the snow has melted away and it’s time for some spring cleaning. Ok, so spring cleaning may not sound like the most enjoyable way to kick off the season BUT you will not regret having a clean house, inside and out. Today we are going to tackle the SPRING CLEANING LIST: OUTDOOR EDITION. This time of deep cleaning is not limited to the inside of the home. On the contrary the outside of the home is equally as important now that you’ll b

Getting ready to move into your next home is a very exciting time in life, but it can also be very stress full. From making sure everything is packed properly to being able to keep track of each box, there are many aspects of moving that can seem like daunting tasks. But, never fear, with this simple check list you can turn this mountain into an anthill. 5-7 Weeks Before the Move: -Get quotes from moving companies or round up a group of friends who can help you on the da of your move. Moving

Meet one of our newest house plans, perfectly design for a growing family. This home has no only great street appeal, but it is complete with a great floor plan and plenty of space. As you drive up to your new home you will love the brick exterior complimented by wood shutters and beautiful gables with shake siding. Pull right into the spacious 2 car garage or walk up to the main entrance to the home which is set apart by stunning brick based timber columns. Inside you can enjoy countless ho