It’s that time of the year again! Halloween has come and gone, the air is getting cooler and snow is right around the corner. Living in the northeast we face the challenge of cold winters every year, so starting on your required home maintenance sooner than later is for the best. Beyond the usual leave raking and cleaning of gutters, here’s our advice for the most important tasks you should [...]
For decades the upstairs master bedroom has been the overwhelming preference when building a new home. However as time goes on the Downstairs Master Bedroom is quickly making a comeback! Let's look at the top four reasons for consumers to choose a Master Bedroom on the first floor rather than the second. Privacy For those with younger children who can’t seem to get enough of you, as well as older [...]
When Leaves Start to Fall Come Fall, many homeowners begin their yearly bucket list of Autumn maintenance on their houses and property. From raking leaves to cleaning gutters there is a vast assortment of duties required to keep a home in prime condition; especially before the extreme cold of winter sets in. One common mistake most homeowners make, however, is pruning their foliage during this time. [...]
Nearly two weeks ago we excitedly announced the opening of our fourth phase of Timber Creek Preserve; a gorgeous housing development in Ballston Spa located amidst all the natural beauty that Saratoga has to offer. This visual preview details all of the exquisite homes available to build in this fourth phase of Timber Creek, along with square footage and PDF downloads of the floorplans. If you have further [...]
Recycle Your Pumpkin Pulp So, you’ve carved a perfect pumpkin, but now you’re left with a bowl full of seeds tangled with innards, mush, pulp, or whatever you like to call it in your home. Time to throw it out, right? Now most of us know that your can clean and roast the seeds for a delicious snack, but the pulp is largely thought of as inedible [...]
If you can believe it, Halloween is now only TWO WEEKS AWAY! By now most of us have already scrambled to find the perfect costume, we’ve put up our spooky decorations and stocked up on our favorite candy. Now there’s just one thing left to do: carve the perfect pumpkin! Although most of us will probably never be a pumpkin carving Picasso, here’s a few helpful tips to [...]
Heritage Custom Builders is excited to officially announce the start of construction for Timber Creek Preserve: Phase 4! Located minutes from Ballston Lake, the North Woods Nature Preserve and the Ballston Lake Nature Preserve, Timber Creek Preserve grants its residents access to some of the most serene natural beauty Saratoga has to offer. Like previous phases, Timber Creek: Phase 4 will offer prospective home buyers the option of purchasing [...]
Designing your dream kitchen may seem like a daunting task at first. After all, you want to make certain that your time and money is well utilized. So before you visit the design center and begin selecting counter tops and cabinetry, take a moment to first consider the type of space you will want and - most importantly - need. Ask yourself: what will the primary function of my [...]
If you have recently purchased one our beautiful homes in any of our three wonderful communities located in Ballston Spa and Clifton Park, you might be a bit unfamiliar with the area. So that's where we come in! Our series of "In Your Community" articles is designed to help acclimate you with your new neighborhood and provide you with some great activity ideas for you and your family. [...]
It’s the final weekend of the 24th annual Saratoga Showcase of Homes and we have once again been honored to have one of our gorgeous homes featured. Placed at 2 Tamarack Street in Ballston Lake within the Timber Creek Preserve community, this stunning two-story home is a luxurious testament to our Royal Palm floorplan. We have combined traditional detail with contemporary flare to create a home that is comfortable [...]