This time of year, everyone heads to the water…make sure you’re not coming home to it, too! It seems like when you’re planning a trip, there’s so much to do before you go that it’s easy to over look some of the important things you’re leaving behind. If you’re leaving town, make sure to check…
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Cost per SF is one method of budgeting for a remodeling project that it is widely used by contractors and architects in the industry. However, we prefer not to use SF pricing to determine the overall budget for a project because it can be very inaccurate and misleading. It’s important not only to consider the…
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You Want it in Time for the Holidays!? Shoe Boxes Full: It was at least once a year; I would make my way into my dad’s study, open the closet door and reach up for the two shoeboxes overflowing with papers. They were filled with maps, brochures, and written notes about vacation spots. Many of…
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In the late 80s and the 1990s many homes were designed and built with a large master bathroom that included an oversized garden tub (also called whirlpool tubs, Jacuzzis, soaking tubs, or corner tubs). At the time, these tubs were highly sought after and were expected in any well-designed new home or remodel. Well, it…
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After a particularly brutal February, I don’t know about you, but I’m anxiously waiting for spring! That seemed to be the general feeling at the Home and Garden Show this past week too. As the weather continues to warm up and the days get longer, we all tend to spend more and more time outdoors.…
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Legacy Builders Group first met Steve and Nancy Sonneville at the Home and Garden show while they were in the process of searching for and interviewing contractors for their home addition and renovation. Steve and Nancy knew of Legacy Builders Group’s solid reputation from other work the company had completed in the area. Bill sat…
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Despite our winter-like temperatures, it’s still fall around here! Even though Mother Nature appears to have cut the season short, it’s still important to take a few key steps to get set up for winter so your home continues to serve you well. 1. Clean and test smoke alarms. This is also a great time…
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Last month, I had the privilege of taking a trip to Hilton Head with my family. We enjoyed a wonderful vacation together and had the opportunity to visit and catch up with some dear friends. In the past, our vacations and how to spend money on our vacations have been a point of contention for…
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Have you ever found yourself sitting at a table with your kids and no one is talking because everyone is focused on their smart phone? Technology is great, but with our ever-increasing exposure to it and social networking sources, we’re at risk of actually becoming less social. With technology taking up more and more of…
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We’re very often asked about the best way to handle getting a design for a project. This is a subject that we’re very passionate about! In some ways, we feel like our industry does a disservice to homeowners when it comes to design. Over the years, there has been very little attempt to educate the…
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