Congratulations on moving into your new home. But just because everything in your house is new, doesn’t mean there isn’t maintenance you need to do on a regular basis. Some home experts have found that every $1 you put into preventive maintenance can save you $100 in home repairs down the road. Having a printed or online checklist you stick to can dramatically reduce headaches down the road. • Change [...]
If we changed our homes as much as we really wanted to, our wallets would surely notice. Every year new “trends” come and go so trying to commit to one can get overwhelming. Surprisingly, there are a lot of do-it-yourself options that won’t break the bank and can easily provide an update with zero commitment! 1. Kitchen Cabinets An easy way to refresh your kitchen cabinets is adding paint or [...]
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. – Heritage Custom Builders, a family-owned home building company with communities throughout Saratoga County, took home five CRBRA awards at this year’s Parade of Homes. Heritage Custom Builders won Best Kitchen Design, Best Interior Decorating and Design, Best Master Bedroom Suite, Best Overall and People’s Choice in the Classic Homes category. For the 2019 Parade of Homes, Heritage Custom Builders invited the public to tour 12 [...]
Beyond Spring Cleaning: Prepping Your Home for Warmer Weather The grass is green, trees are leafing out and birds are chirping. Yes, spring is here and everything is in bloom. With the warmer temperatures on the horizon, you’ll want to go beyond the traditional spring deep cleaning to get your home ready for summer. Preparing your home for warmer weather doesn’t have to leave you feeling overwhelmed though. Develop [...]
Money Saving Tips for Homeowners Whatever phase of life you’re in, paying off a mortgage is one of the few things that will remain consistent in our lives. Whether you are just married, planning on expanding your family or sending a child off to college, budgeting for the inevitable monthly payment, and sometimes payments that come with owning a home, is something all homeowners must remain vigilant of. Believe [...]
What’s your home toolkit like? As a homeowner you are going to come up against all sorts of projects. From changing a lightbulb, hanging artwork to putting up a birdhouse how ready is your toolkit to make your house your own? The last thing you want to do is use an inappropriate tool for the job (like a flat screwdriver on a Phillips screw) and end up stripping the [...]