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Things to Think About When Building a New Home

September 19, 2017 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment

Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to build your own home! Now what? Building a new home is a huge undertaking; there’s a lot to think about, plan, decide on, and execute. But when you work with a reliable, trusted custom home builder, they can make the process a lot more fun and less stressful for you. At Luxury Home Solutions, we take pride in building relationships with our clients while building and designing the luxury, custom homes full of quality…

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How Long Should You Expect Your Air Conditioning System Last?

September 15, 2017 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment

Air conditioning systems are a big investment when it comes to home ownership. Replacing one is never in the budget. Here are some tips and tricks to keep yours in the very best working order to maintain longevity as well as let you know how long it should keep on performing. HVAC systems, be it air and heat or air conditioning cooling only generally are built to last a minimum of 8 years and up to 15 with 10 being…

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Clever Ways to Organize Your Kitchen

September 12, 2017 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment

For many, the kitchen is the heart of the home. Families and friends spend a lot of time in this room. Whether a meal is being prepared or shared, there always seems to be something going on in the kitchen. This room is also a main place of storage in the home. Pots, pans, cleaning supplies, appliances, dry food, utensils, knick-knacks, and more all need a place in the kitchen. All these things need a proper place, but they don’t…

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How to Make Your Home Energy Efficient

September 5, 2017 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment

These days, energy efficiency in homes is a big deal. If you’re building a new home, it’s in your best interest to install as many energy efficient items into your home, so you won’t have to do any remodeling work or upgrades later. However, most homes can become more energy efficient. Why is an energy-efficient home the way to go? Well, these homes help the homeowner conserve energy, save money, help the environment (reduce carbon footprint) and even help raise…

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Hurricanes and Flooding – How Will Your Screening Fare

September 1, 2017 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment

Watching the devastation occurring with Hurricane Harvey, and even some of the recent flooding here in Florida it brings your attention to the build of your house. During hurricane force winds one of the very first things to go is the screening and pool cages. Homeowners need to focus on not only insuring but protecting their property the best they can. Post hurricane trying to replace your screen or caging is a game of get in line with the rest of…

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Household dust holds more than you think

August 29, 2017 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment

It’s all around the house, and no matter how much time we spend trying to remove it from the places it falls, it always comes back. Common household dust is an ever-present nuisance, and actually, contains a complex mix of organic and inorganic material from sources inside and outside the home. Lurking among the tiny, solid particles we’re indirectly breathing are microbes, and while most of those microscopic organisms are harmless, some have been linked to disease and allergies. A…

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Be Unique: Benefits of Building a Custom Home

August 29, 2017 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment

We customize our smartphones, our coffee orders, our wardrobe, our business cards, our stationary, and our décor, so why wouldn’t we want to customize the home we live in? Our homes are an extension of ourselves. If we choose a cookie cutter floor plan, is it really our dream house? Especially, if we’re compromising on many items we’ve wanted in the home? If you have the financial means to opt for a new build and customize your home, you can…

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DIY Dryer Repair – It Went Thunk! Then it Went Clunk!

August 22, 2017 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment

DIY Dryer Repair IT WENT THUNK! THEN IT WENT CLUNK! If you own a tool box and know how to use the tools inside of it, chances are you have had a friend or relative call you up and ask you to come over and fix something and upon arrival you realize they have already tried – and failed to complete the repair. This was the case for me a few weeks ago when my mom called and invited me…

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How to Design Water Elements Into Your Backyard

August 22, 2017 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment

Did you know 18.5 percent of the state of Florida is water? There’s a lot of lakes, ponds, rivers that run across this state. Many communities are built around these water sources, which give homeowners a spectacular view from their backyard. But even if your home doesn’t have an ocean or water view of any kind, you can bring water elements into your backyard and create your own personal paradise. At Luxury Home Solutions, we specialize in designing and building…

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Fix Air Leaks Around Doors and Windows: The Case of the Door That Would Not Close

August 16, 2017 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment

Fix Air Leaks Around Doors and Windows – Are You Cooling Your Neighbors Space? The Case of the Door that Would Not Close Recently, in a meeting with my web designer, she complained about the gap in her front door and the fact that it was allowing so much cold air out of her home. After a brief inspection of the door, I concluded that my friend was doing more than her fair share to cool Mother Earth. What was the…

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