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Posted on 04/10/2022

3 DIY Home Insulation Tips To Consider Before It Gets Cold

Planning for the cold weather months saves homeowners time and money. The financial savings involve reducing drafts and the energy losses, causing your bill to decline. These rank among the do-it-yourself home insulation strategies worth considering. 1: Address screen doors Many storm doors come with sliding glass panes and a screen option to allow fresh air to flow...

Energy Efficiency

Winterize Your Home

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Posted on 04/03/2022

3 Ideas for Your Next Online Game Night

If you’re looking for inspiration for your next virtual game night, try picking a specific theme. With the right preparation and details, a virtual theme party can be just as fun as an in-person one. Here are some ideas for throwing a fun party all while staying at home: Casino Night A virtual casino night with friends or...

Entertaining

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Posted on 03/27/2022

How to Create Your Ideal Living Room Layout

Your living room serves as one of the key areas where family and friends gather in your home. When you’re planning your custom home, you’ll be able to decide how you want your living room to look in terms of layout. Choosing a layout that works best involves taking certain factors into consideration, so that you’ll have a...

Decor

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Posted on 03/20/2022

How to Decorate Sustainably

There's a lot of talk about sustainable home features such as solar panels or energy-efficient appliances. For those passionate about green living, there are many other ways to incorporate eco-friendly features into nearly every aspect of your home. In fact, there are many ways to use sustainable decor to create a house that is welcoming, beautiful and good...

Posted on 03/13/2022

Diamond Art: What It Is and Why You Should Try It

Photo by Ashkan Forouzani on Unsplash Diamond art has become a popular trend in arts and crafts. Created through a combination of beading and needlework diamond art involves placing tiny, colorful stone pieces onto a patterned canvas in order to create a sparkling finished product. If you are looking for a new craft to try, then diamond art...

Arts And Crafts

Diamond Art

Posted on 03/21/2022

Video Tour - 11 Moonglow Court, Bluffton, SC 29909

Pride of ownership is seen throughout this lovingly cared for home in 55+ Active Adult Sun City. The curb appeal begins with the 2021 painted & sealed driveway/walkway, cul-de-sac location & 2017 lush landscaping & Zoysia turf. Recent updates throughout: garage floor sealed; Gutter Guards; window shutters; Silestone Kitchen Counters; 2019 carpets & 7" wide LVP floors; Den/Office French doors; 2 Solatubes; added California closet shelving & built lanai. 2019 Marathon water heater; 2018 Maytag washer/dryer; 2016 Carrier AC: 2015 Bosch DW; 2014 fridge; 2012 Microwave; 2010 Electronic Air Filter. Just move right in &...

Posted on 03/21/2022

11 Moonglow Court, Bluffton, SC 29909 is now new to the market!

Pride of ownership is seen throughout this lovingly cared for home in 55+ Active Adult Sun City. The curb appeal begins with the 2021 painted & sealed driveway/walkway, cul-de-sac location & 2017 lush landscaping & Zoysia turf. Recent updates throughout: garage floor sealed; Gutter Guards; window shutters; Silestone Kitchen Counters; 2019 carpets & 7" wide LVP floors; Den/Office French doors; 2 Solatubes; added California closet shelving & built lanai. 2019 Marathon water heater; 2018 Maytag washer/dryer; 2016 Carrier AC: 2015 Bosch DW; 2014 fridge; 2012 Microwave; 2010 Electronic Air Filter. Just move right in &...

Posted on 03/19/2022

Video Tour - 9 Caravelle Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909

Lowcountry charm and beauty in this custom, lagoon-view Riverbend home with the fountain spray in full view. Relax in the spacious, covered lanai which has pavers & ceiling fans while listening to the waterfall fountain. 10' coffered ceiling & gas FP makes the great room welcoming. Entertaining is easy from the great room bar to the gourmet kitchen with 6-Burner Dual Fuel Commercial-style, Freestanding Range, Microwave drawer, LG Inverter Direct Drive Dishwasher, LG fridge, island w/prep sink. Carolina Wormy Chestnut flooring exudes warmth thruout living areas & bedrooms. Zero-entry shower. Laundry w/sink & freezer. Shutters,...

Posted on 03/19/2022

9 Caravelle Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909 now has a new price of $875,000!

Lowcountry charm and beauty in this custom, lagoon-view Riverbend home with the fountain spray in full view. Relax in the spacious, covered lanai which has pavers & ceiling fans while listening to the waterfall fountain. 10' coffered ceiling & gas FP makes the great room welcoming. Entertaining is easy from the great room bar to the gourmet kitchen with 6-Burner Dual Fuel Commercial-style, Freestanding Range, Microwave drawer, LG Inverter Direct Drive Dishwasher, LG fridge, island w/prep sink. Carolina Wormy Chestnut flooring exudes warmth thruout living areas & bedrooms. Zero-entry shower. Laundry w/sink & freezer. Shutters,...

Posted on 03/19/2022

9 Caravelle Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909 is now new to the market!

Lowcountry charm and beauty in this custom, lagoon-view Riverbend home with the fountain spray in full view. Relax in the spacious, covered lanai which has pavers & ceiling fans while listening to the waterfall fountain. 10' coffered ceiling & gas FP makes the great room welcoming. Entertaining is easy from the great room bar to the gourmet kitchen with 6-Burner Dual Fuel Commercial-style, Freestanding Range, Microwave drawer, LG Inverter Direct Drive Dishwasher, LG fridge, island w/prep sink. Carolina Wormy Chestnut flooring exudes warmth thruout living areas & bedrooms. Zero-entry shower. Laundry w/sink & freezer. Shutters,...

Posted on 03/18/2022

Video Tour - 26 Cutter Circle, Bluffton, SC 29909

Open-floor plan, fully renovated in 2017, this stunner in Riverbend, THE upscale neighborhood in 55+ Sun City, is turnkey, move-in ready & pristine. Features 7"-wide plank wood flooring, NO CARPET. Modern, large-format tile in Owners bath & laundry. Kitchen has 2 Sub-Zeros--separate refrigerator & full-size freezer, 5-burner gas range with quartz counters, Bosch DW, & deep chef sink. Owners bath has European zero-entry custom tiled shower, quartz counters & twin rectangular sinks. Stone-surround gas FP in Carolina Rm leads to covered porch w/wooded view. Pavers w/outdoor lights give lovely curb appeal. Smooth ceilings....

Posted on 03/18/2022

26 Cutter Circle, Bluffton, SC 29909 is now new to the market!

Open-floor plan, fully renovated in 2017, this stunner in Riverbend, THE upscale neighborhood in 55+ Sun City, is turnkey, move-in ready & pristine. Features 7"-wide plank wood flooring, NO CARPET. Modern, large-format tile in Owners bath & laundry. Kitchen has 2 Sub-Zeros--separate refrigerator & full-size freezer, 5-burner gas range with quartz counters, Bosch DW, & deep chef sink. Owners bath has European zero-entry custom tiled shower, quartz counters & twin rectangular sinks. Stone-surround gas FP in Carolina Rm leads to covered porch w/wooded view. Pavers w/outdoor lights give lovely curb appeal. Smooth ceilings....