Quick, take a minute to think about your favorite parts of winter: what are they, and why? Now take a few more minutes to contemplate what your least favorite parts of winter air. Dry air can make you and your… Read More
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The Importance of Changing the Air Filters in Your Home’s HVAC System
How old is the air filter in your home’s HVAC system? After all, they do need to be switched out every few months. In a newly-built custom home, the HVAC unit built-in will, more than likely, be top-of-the-line and best-in-class…. Read More
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Dryer Lint Cleaning: What New Homeowners Should Know
Cleaning the lint out of the dryer is easy to overlook. Even so, it is one of the most important things you can do to minimize fire hazards. With winter’s chill here, there’s nothing better than pulling warm blankets out… Read More
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The Power of Propane When There Is No Natural Gas
Your home always needs some sort of fuel source. Most of the time, homeowners are given a choice between electricity and natural gas. This is understandable since they are the standards of the day. Another possibility is to consider the… Read More
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Caring for Your Christmas Tree: 4 Helpful Tips for First-Time Custom Homeowners
December may bring chilly weather, but it’s also a joyous time. In fact, it can be a wonderland of pretty lights and cheerful songs. No matter what end-of-the-year occasion you celebrate, there are many ways to deck the halls in… Read More
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What You Should Know About Popular Holiday Plants
December is finally here. One way to keep your mind off of things is to start decorating your home – but what should you know about some of the most popular holiday plants? We’re very glad that you asked. Holly:… Read More
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The Unexpected Power of Home Fragrances
What does the word “home” mean to you? For most people, this concept is most strongly associated with the place where they grew up – the house owned by their parents, the neighborhood where they explored, and the friends they… Read More
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Winter is Almost Here: Handy Landscaping Tips to Follow
It doesn’t seem like Halloween was all that long ago. And yet, Thanksgiving is nearly upon us. You know what that means – winter is almost here! While the solstice is in late December just a few days before Christmas,… Read More
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The Importance of Good Insulation for Your New Home
Having an energy-efficient home is something most modern homeowners want. At the same time, they might not be sure how to make this dream scenario materialize. Working with the right custom home building partner, such as Cedar Square Homes, is… Read More
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Custom Home Design: Integrating the Principles of Hygge
The fall is a wonderful time of year. The temperatures are cooling down, leaves are falling, and you can spend more time with your family watching scary movies or carving pumpkins while decorating for Halloween and making plans for a… Read More