Colorado Signature Homes

Stay True to Colorado: Plant Aspen

In the fall the beauty of aspens in Colorado is miraculous. Their leaves shake in even a light breeze and the colors highlight the landscape. With white trunks and branches and brilliant yellow foliage, the aspen provides a welcome relief from an otherwise green, brown and grey landscape. More and more aspens are being used in landscaping, bringing their beauty down from the mountains and into neighborhoods. In last decade there has been a die off of aspen stands in the wild, so perpetuating this lovely tree will help maintain Read the rest of this entry »

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Plan the Ideal Outdoor Kitchen

Gone are the days of basic charcoal grills for backyard barbeques. Today, homeowners have their sights set on bringing everything, including the kitchen sink, outdoors. Here are some tips to help you plan your ideal outdoor kitchen.

First, consider how you like to cook. Will a built-in grill be the centerpiece of your outdoor kitchen? Or, is a wood-fired oven your preferred cooking method? Perhaps you would like one of each. A sink with running water is practically a necessity. You may also choose to build in refrigeration.

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Deck, Patio, or Both?

Homes are always better with some outdoor space to enjoy as well. It seems that life can extend effortlessly into the great outdoors on a deck or patio. In some cases, both can come in very handy. It is like having extra living space for the home with the benefits of green grass, open skies and nature a part of it.

When making a decision on a deck patio or both, it is always helpful to think through how you will use the space. What are habits, how large Read the rest of this entry »

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Alarm Systems For The Home Add Peace Of Mind

If you are looking for alarm systems for the home, there is no better place to start than online. The Internet is loaded with great places to shop for security systems that will provide the home owner with everything it will take to create that peace of mind we all wish to have. Whether you are looking for a security alarm system alone or one that consists of cameras as well, you will be able to locate the right one for you when you do a search online.

Sometimes, when a family relocates to another city or state, there are concerns that appear that are borne out of the uncertainty of a new location. The unknown is always an element to be considered during a move and the settling in phase of that move. Having the right kind of home security can provide the family with much needed peace of mind so that they can feel comfortable in their new residence.

Security needs depend entirely on what the families greatest concerns may be. Some feel that an alarm system is all that is necessary, while others might wish to have cameras installed. Satisfying those individual needs creates a peaceful climate.

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Environmentally Conscious Counter Tops

If you’re like most people, the environment means a lot to you and you’ll make a statement to that effect even when choosing something as seemingly mundane as a new counter top for your kitchen. U.S. Green Building Council have a wealth of resources on their website about sustainable building and living, and following is an overview of their take on what constitutes some best choices (even though they also point out there is currently “no countertop material that has zero impact” on the planet).

• Concrete is considered highly durable, and while it is not inherently known as a “green product,” it is able to be recycled and resourced which ultimately ekes away at its initial impact. If treated correctly, concrete counters can last a lifetime; again, reducing the need for environmentally costly replacement.
• Glass Tiles are far preferred to ceramic tiles because their content is 100 percent recycled material and the actual process to perform the recycling consumes much less energy that the alternative of making new tiles from virgin material. Glass tiles will not offgas VOCs if Read the rest of this entry »

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The Perfect Home

If you’ve been to subdivision after subdivision in pursuit of your perfect home you know, the one with the gourmet kitchen that opens on to the den and overlooks the children’s play area but haven’t yet found it, you might start thinking about building your own. But where to start? The first stop should be to check out some books that include floor plans and exterior designs so you can hone down on your list of “must haves” and “like to haves” before contacting a custom home builder. Here are a few books that we recommend to get you started (and even include a few on the perennial Colorado favorite log home):

1001 All Time Best Selling Home Plans (Home Planners)Designing Your Perfect House (William J. Hirsch, Jr.New Most Popular 1-Story Home Plans (Lowe’s)Energy Free: Homes for a Small Planet (M. Arch, Ann V. Edminster)Downsized Luxury Home Plans (Creative Homeowner)200 Budget-Smart Home Plans: Affordable Homes from 902 to 2540 Square Feet (Paulette Mulvin)Best Selling Ranch Home Plans (Creative Homeowner)Homes & Courtyards: 28 Beautifully Designed Homes for Outdoor Living (Bassenian/Lagoni Architects)American Dream Homes: Luxury Home Plans: 150 Finely Crafted Home Designs (Hanley Wood)Dream Log Homes and Plans (Barbara Winfield)Small Log Homes: Storybook Plans and Advice (Robbin Obomsawin)The Log Home Plan Book: Favorite Plans, Dcor and Advice (Cindy Thiede, Heather Mehra-Pederson)

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Halloween tips for your Colorado home

With Halloween slightly over two weeks away, it’s about time to drag the boxes out from the attic and start decorating. However, why not avoid the inflatable pumpkins and vampires this year, and give your home a little added spook. Here are two suggestions for turning your Colorado home into an eerie haunted mansion.The graveyard lawnAs long as this is done right, turning your lawn into a graveyard can look very spooky. Purchase (or make for that fact) a collection of tombstones and intersperse them around the lawn. The key is not to spend a lot of money, but to get more than one eerie slab (just one tombstone isn’t a believable graveyard). Sometimes you can find a three pack of tombstones; like the pack at Halloween Express for under 22.99. To complete the look, throw a few pieces of “cobweb” over the stones. If money isn’t an object, we think a fog machine is another great touch. Read the rest of this entry »

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Classic Homes

For over 20 years, the Colorado Springs area has been choosing Classic Homes for their future residencies. In-fact, the company is so good at building homes, they have earned the Better Business Bureau’s “Excellence in Customer Service” award, not once, not twice, but three times. Classic Homes has also earned an ENERGY STAR Homes Leadership and Housing award, as well as three MAME grand awards; however, these are only a few of the company’s numerous achievements.With so many awards associated with the name, it is no surprise that the company believes that customer satisfaction, value and quality are essential in the home buying process. Classic Homes recognizes that they aren’t just producing buildings, they are making communities, and with that, new neighbors and friends, too. Read the rest of this entry »

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Remington Homes customize your dream

Remington Homes prides itself in building beautiful, signature homes. The company doesn’t want you to just live in your home; they want you to create a place that reflects your personality and individual lifestyle. Whether your focus is a phenomenal kitchen or the perfect bonus room for a bar, they work to make your visions a reality. It is their willingness to be flexible, as well as a strong belief in teamwork, that lets Remington believe they have the formula for building better homes.Currently, there are five communities which contain Remington properties: Cottonwood Vista, Lakefront, Whisper Creek, Solterra, and Dancing Willows. Read the rest of this entry »

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