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51% Would Rather Clean Than Be With Their Mother-In-Law…Happy Mother-In-Law Day!!! - 10/20/11 06:36 AM
Surprise, surprise – Would you believe the majority of people that iVillage surveyed would rather scrub, wash, wax and dust than spend time with their mother-in-law? It’s not like we don’t like our moms-by-marriage, but I guess we’d rather clean than hang out with them.
Pretty disappointing news, since this Sunday, October 23rd, is Mother-in-Law Day. It’s essentially Mother’s Day for the MILs. Yet the survey wasn’t all bad news. Apparently we are okay with our mother-in-law watching our kids. A whopping 64% trust them for this duty.
All of this got me thinking. What can I do as a Tampa home builder for mothers-in-laws?
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Decrease Your Chance of Roof Leaks with Peal & Stick Underlayment - 10/19/11 05:48 AM
Yes, we’re back to another exhilarating home building topic. If only we could talk about beautiful cabinets, counters and flooring all the time. Sadly, there is a lot going on with your new home or renovation beyond those areas. Not many Tampa home builders spend much thought on the underlayment or membrane under the roofing shingles or tile. Here’s why you should.
Water is the main enemy of new homes in Tampa. Although plumbing leaks are a big source of these issues, keeping the water out of the home is just as important. Roof leaks are the most common entry point.
So how can … (3 comments)
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Tampa Bay in the Fall is Great! - 10/18/11 06:42 AM
Ok, maybe not today, since we have an 80% chance of rain, but every other Fall day is GREAT! Seriously, what’s not to love?! This really is the perfect time of year in the Tampa Bay area. I'll concede that the leaves aren't going to be changing colors and dropping, but that always seemed overrated and a lot of clean up. Here's my rationale on why this is the best time of year in Tampa.
Hurricane season and the wet humid days of summer are wrapping up. Late October and November are the best. There is still a lot of … (0 comments)
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Stopping Squeaky Floors in New Homes & Renovations - 10/17/11 05:47 AM
Why is it that every time that I need to walk quietly, my floors squeak and pop? It’s a question we get asked a lot. Most Tampa homes have concrete foundations, so the squeaking tends to be a problem on the 2nd floor. So what can a Tampa builder do to address this issue?
First, what causes squeaky floors? It is typically caused by the wood sub-flooring which is under the carpet, tile or wood. The sub-floors tend to squeak when they rub against other wood or pipes because it is too loose or too tight.
To get it "just right", the solution is to get the sub-flooring right from … (2 comments)
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Innovative Energy Savings Options on AC - 10/11/11 05:47 AM
From time to time, we highlight our suppliers and sub-contractors in our blog. Since AC systems are one of the largest users of energy in a home, we recently asked Paul Childers with Blair’s AC to give us his thoughts.
Here is what he had to say -
There are a number of ways for Tampa home builders to control energy consumption. When it comes to air conditioning there are a few that stand out.
Programmable Thermostats – These devices let you set temperature changes at various days and times. They take the thought process out of trying to remember … (0 comments)
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Kick Butt Day - 10/10/11 06:04 AM
I know that I need a swift kick in the butt from time to time, but I had no idea that there was a day dedicated to derrière punting. Today is that day. Face it, we all need it from time to time. Think about all the goals and resolutions you set at the beginning of the year. All the promises you’ve made but haven’t kept. We’ve heard and told all the excuses. Today is the day to get our butts in gear. No butts about it!
Ok, we could go on for a while with the butt references, but … (1 comments)
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Javic Donates $270 to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - 10/07/11 07:51 AM
Once again, thank you to everyone who has been part of our efforts during this past month’s Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. Thanks to the many people who visited the Javic Homes Facebook page and became fans, we have donated $270 to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Thanks again for all your help.
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National Kitchen & Bath Month - 10/05/11 05:59 AM
With children back in school and families not overwhelmed by the holidays, October is the most popular time of year for homeowners to address their kitchens and baths. Kitchen & Bath Month has been around for some time, so we felt it's a good time to share some of the trends that we are seeing in Tampa custom homes.
Shake It Up: Shaker-style kitchens, an organized, wood-paneled, cabinet-centric design, are having a huge comeback. While people are still leaning towards traditional models, the Shaker utilitarian approach has been used in over 50% of our homes lately. Battle of the Floors: Natural stone along … (1 comments)
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October Newsletter - Open Houses, Top Post & Available Lot Report - 10/03/11 10:47 AM
This month's Javic Homes newsletter is now available. CLICK HERE or on the image below to access it. As always, it contains updates on our upcoming Open Houses, our top blog post from the past month and the available lot report, which includes lots from the MLS, other home builders in Tampa and other sources. Enjoy and contact us with any questions.
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