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7 New Construction Window Styles Explained

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wallpaper 101

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I know you’re already a bit overwhelmed with all the decisions for your new home build … and now it’s time to pick yet another big (and expensive) item that will directly affect the curb appeal of your home … your WINDOWS! Below is an in-depth overview of the two MOST popular window types (single-hung and […]

Apr

17

Building a Home

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4 Top Used Carpet Fiber Types: Which is Best?

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best carpet fiber types featured

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Are you ready to pick out carpet for your new home (or possibly you’re replacing old carpet)?! Are you confused about what the BEST type of carpet is … or what your options EVEN ARE?! I’ve got you covered, girl! In this post, I’ll give you an overview of the TOP FOUR carpet fiber types […]

Apr

10

Building a Home

Top Exterior Siding Materials Pros and Cons Tennessee Valley Homes FI

8 Top Exterior Siding Options: Pros and Cons

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Top Exterior Siding Materials Pros and Cons Tennessee Valley Homes FI

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Choosing your home exterior material is a BIG deal! Not only is it one of the most expensive line items when building a home, but your exterior is also everyone’s first impression of your home … and I know you want to make a traffic-stopping great first impression! If you are confused about your exterior siding options […]

Mar

27

Building a Home

Common light fixture types explained and where to use Serena and Lily

Common Light Fixture Types + Where to Use

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Common light fixture types explained and where to use Serena and Lily

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When choosing light fixtures for your home, it’s important to first have a basic understanding of the purpose of your lighting. This allows you to better determine which light fixture types belong in various rooms of your home. In this post, I’ll provide an overview of the three types (purposes) of lighting, six common (most used) light […]

Mar

20

Design + Decorate

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How to Choose the Best Floor Tile Type: A Comparison

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mudroom

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Are you clueless when it comes to understanding the differences between ceramic, porcelain, and stone tile flooring?! No worries … many people answer YES to this question! So I’m sharing how to choose the best floor tile type. In order to know what type of tile is the best choice for your home (and budget), you […]

Feb

20

Design + Decorate

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How to Hang Pendant Lighting over Kitchen Island

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How to hang pendant lights over kitchen island featured

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Feeling a bit confused on how to hang your pendant lighting over your kitchen island?! Curious how high to hang the pendants and how far to space them apart? Unsure how many pendants you need for your island size?  You aren’t alone! SO. MANY. PEOPLE. ask these exact same questions! I will answer all of […]

Feb

13

Building a Home

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