Taking Care of Your Home

Most homeowners consider spring a great time to do a deep cleaning in the house and garage, but if you take the time to organize your home, it will have that “picked-up look” year-round.  To help you stay organized, many of our floor plans offer tons of additional storage, drop zone areas, large pantries, unfinished basement…

You have just moved into your new home.  Your hardwood floors are shiny, scratch free, and looking gorgeous, so how do you keep them that way?  We have some great tips to help you cut down on the time spent cleaning your hardwood floors, plus some easy preventative maintenance tips. Preventative Maintenance: *Place mats or rugs…

You are in love with the gorgeous new tile in your master shower.  The tile that you choose for your home is more than just flooring or wall decorations, it is the focal point of your bathroom or kitchen. So what is the easiest way to clean the tiles and grout in your home?  It…

In the late 1980’s, NASA and the Associated Landscape Contractors of America studied houseplants as a way to purify the air in space facilities.  They found several plants that filter out common volatile organic compounds.  Lucky for us, the plants can also help clean indoor air  on Earth.  Here is a list of our favorite…

Window cleaning is no problem when you use a rubber edge squeegee.  Professional window cleaners use them so why wouldn’t we? Protect your wooden floors.  You want to make sure you guard your wooden floors against scratches. Make sure the underside of furniture legs have surface protectors, and replace any that are dirty or worn.…

Do you ever look into your fridge, pull out the chicken that you think you bought 4 days ago but you don’t quite remember, and then you do the smell test to make sure it is still edible?  Or at the end of the week do you find yourself throwing away garbage bags full of food because…

Realtor.com  predicted in 2015 that Charlotte, NC would be one of the hottest markets for home buyers and sellers in the new year, and they were right.  2016 has proven to be an amazing year for realtors and home builders alike.  Should you buy a preowned home or build a new home with a custom builder?…

Although we are home builders by trade, we want our homeowners to be thrilled with the complete package:  their custom Niblock home, upgraded fixtures, etc. and yard.  Yes, yard!  With that being said it’s time to get started on the spring lawn maintenance in order to prevent weeds and prepare the soil for a rich,…

Making your yard look great is hard enough for one season, but making it look great for all 4 seasons can be a challenging task.  Spring to summer is always the easiest time since majority of plants bloom then.  The key is to pick a diverse selection of plants that have something different going on…

You don’t need to spend a fortune on chemical-heavy products in order to keep your home clean.  Look in your pantry and refrigerator and you’ll likely find everything you need to clean, disinfect, shine, and deodorize your entire home.  For example, you can use expired milk to clean and shine back splashes, counter tops, and…

Can you believe that spring begins on March 20th?  Although it’s the most exciting time of year for those with a green thumb, spring can add pressure to homeowners who struggle with landscaping ideas and finances.  As for finances, you’d be surprised what a little bit of fresh mulch and inexpensive flowers can do for…