custom home builders nc: Kitchen Countertop Cleaning Do's and Don'ts | Custom Builder Tips - 12/07/10 10:30 PM
Keeping Kitchen Countertops Beautiful | Countertop Cleaning Tips  Tips for the Kitchen for Custom Homes NC   
Kitchen countertops come with more choices than ever - but to keep them looking new requires some cleaning tricks. Try these tips from NC custom homes builders.
Formica® Laminate Countertop Cleaning Tips
Formica laminate countertops are a less expensive option, and they've been installed in kitchens for decades.  Today's laminates are stronger and more durable than ever before, and there are even great high definition products like Formica's fx180. 
To clean laminate countertops:
USE a clean, damp, nonabrasive cotton cloth and mild liquid detergent or household … (13 comments)

custom home builders nc: How to Build a Custom Home in Four Easy Steps - 05/25/10 12:03 AM
How to Build a Custom Home in the Raleigh Area There are many opportunities to build the custom home you're always wanted in the Triangle. 
Custom homes don't have to be expensive or difficult.  Here's how to build a custom home in four easy steps. 
1.  Determine your budget.
What budget are you comfortable with? Plan 20/80 - approximately 80% of the total budget for construction, and target of 20% of total budget for the land or lot. Talk to lenders, and get preapproved.  Some lenders are more accustomed to building homes than others, so ask for recommendations.  Custom home packages are … (0 comments)

custom home builders nc: Top 5 Articles of All Time - New Home Trends and Ideas - Building Your New Home - 10/13/09 10:51 PM
Top 5 Articles - Stanton Homes Favorites!  
Thinking of building or buying a new home?  Check out the top 5 hottest topics for home buyers!
The things that matter most to today's home buyers can be found in the Stanton Home articles requested and read most often. Take a look at the top 5 most popular topics we're seeing in today's home building market.
New Home Trend #1: Types of Ceilings
Learn basic definitions for all kinds of ceiling treatments commonly found in custom homes, starting in very affordable price points.
New Home Trend #2:  Building an "In Law Suite" Home
Mom … (2 comments)

custom home builders nc: How To Buy Land Step 5 - Total Construction Cost - 08/24/09 10:41 PM
Custom Homes Raleigh NC
How to Buy a Lot - Step 5 What Will The Total Cost of the Home Be? How to Make Sure You Can Afford to Build Your Home Here Buying a lot or land for your new custom home can involve some big decisions!  By following these five steps, you'll find the right location, something that fits your lifestyle and your budget, with the beautiful surrounds so common in the Raleigh area.
How Much Will the Total Construction Package Cost? 
All lots and land under consideration will be some combination of location, size, amenities, cost, and buildability.  As … (0 comments)

custom home builders nc: Why Homebuyers Are Asking for Built In Wet Bars - New Home Trends - 08/24/09 04:54 AM
Custom Homes Raleigh NC
Built In Bars Growing in Popularity Wet Bars Accent Home Theaters, Bonus Rooms, and Media Rooms Ever wonder if a built in bar is right for you?  Here's the top three places you're likely to find built in wet bars in today's top custom homes, and why built in wet bars are climbing in the "top requested feature" list.
Family Entertainment Centers - Built In Bar Ideas For homeowners looking for a "family" space for weekly movie nights and board game marathons, a built in bar makes sense - for the "under 21" crowd too.
A countertop … (4 comments)

custom home builders nc: How To Buy Land Step 4 - Buildability (Custom Homes on Your Lot) - 08/23/09 12:12 AM
Raleigh Custom Homes
Buyers Guide - Buying a Lot or Land in the Raleigh/Triangle Area Five Easy Steps To Buying a Lot:  Step 4, Buildability Buying a lot or land for your new custom home can involve some big decisions!  By following these five steps, you'll find the right location, something that fits your lifestyle and your budget, with the beautiful surrounds so common in the Raleigh area.
How Much Should You Spend on Your Lot or Land?
All lots and land under consideration will be some combination of location, size, amenities, cost, and buildability.  As you begin to narrow down … (1 comments)

custom home builders nc: Buyers Guide - Buying a Lot or Land in the Raleigh Area: Planning Your Budget - 08/17/09 11:17 PM
Raleigh Custom Homes
Buyers Guide - Buying a Lot or Land in the Raleigh/Triangle Area Five Easy Steps To Buying a Lot:  Step 1, Plan Your Budget Buying a lot or land for your new custom home can involve some big decisions!  By following these five steps, you'll find the right location, something that fits your lifestyle and your budget, with the beautiful surrounds so common in the Raleigh area.
How Much Should You Spend on Your Lot or Land?
All lots and land under consideration will be some combination of location, size, amenities, cost, and buildability.  As you begin to … (0 comments)

custom home builders nc: Five Steps to Finding the Right Place for Your Raleigh New Home - Amenities! - 08/16/09 02:10 AM
Raleigh Custom Homes
Five Easy Steps to Buying a Lot or Land in the Raleigh Area Step 2: Amenities and Features Buying a lot or land for your new custom home can involve some big decisions!  By following these five steps, you'll find the right location, something that fits your lifestyle and your budget, with the beautiful surrounds so common in the Raleigh area.
Amenities and Features - What's Important? Amenities and features can include many different details.  As you consider choices of locations, you'll want to think about what's most important to you.  Is budget your biggest consideration?  Or is … (0 comments)

custom home builders nc: Buyers Guide: 5 Steps to Buying a Lot or Land in the Raleigh Area - 08/15/09 04:04 AM
Raleigh Custom Homes
Five Easy Steps to Buying a Lot or Land in the Raleigh Area Step 3:  How Much Land Do You Want? Determine Your Desired Lot Size  
Buying a lot or land for your new custom home can involve some big decisions!  By following these five steps, you'll find the right location, something that fits your lifestyle and your budget, with the beautiful surrounds so common in the Raleigh area.
What Size Lot or Land? Start by narrowing down some factors, like what size lot, ideally, your new home will be situated on. 
There are a lot of factors … (1 comments)

 
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