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Month: August 2017

Household dust holds more than you think

Household dust holds more than you think

It’s all around the house, and no matter how much time we spend trying to remove it from the places it falls, it always comes back. Common household dust is an ever-present nuisance, and actually, contains a complex mix of organic and inorganic material from sources inside and outside the home. Lurking among the tiny, solid particles we’re indirectly breathing are microbes, and while most of those microscopic organisms are harmless, some have been linked to disease and allergies. A…

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Be Unique: Benefits of Building a Custom Home

Be Unique: Benefits of Building a Custom Home

We customize our smartphones, our coffee orders, our wardrobe, our business cards, our stationary, and our décor, so why wouldn’t we want to customize the home we live in? Our homes are an extension of ourselves. If we choose a cookie cutter floor plan, is it really our dream house? Especially, if we’re compromising on many items we’ve wanted in the home? If you have the financial means to opt for a new build and customize your home, you can…

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DIY Dryer Repair – It Went Thunk! Then it Went Clunk!

DIY Dryer Repair – It Went Thunk! Then it Went Clunk!

DIY Dryer Repair IT WENT THUNK! THEN IT WENT CLUNK! If you own a tool box and know how to use the tools inside of it, chances are you have had a friend or relative call you up and ask you to come over and fix something and upon arrival you realize they have already tried – and failed to complete the repair.  This was the case for me a few weeks ago when my mom called and invited me…

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How to Design Water Elements Into Your Backyard

How to Design Water Elements Into Your Backyard

Did you know 18.5 percent of the state of Florida is water? There’s a lot of lakes, ponds, rivers that run across this state. Many communities are built around these water sources, which give homeowners a spectacular view from their backyard. But even if your home doesn’t have an ocean or water view of any kind, you can bring water elements into your backyard and create your own personal paradise. At Luxury Home Solutions, we specialize in designing and building…

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Fix Air Leaks Around Doors and Windows: The Case of the Door That Would Not Close

Fix Air Leaks Around Doors and Windows: The Case of the Door That Would Not Close

Fix Air Leaks Around Doors and Windows – Are You Cooling Your Neighbors Space? The Case of the Door that Would Not Close Recently, in a meeting with my web designer, she complained about the gap in her front door and the fact that it was allowing so much cold air out of her home.  After a brief inspection of the door, I concluded that my friend was doing more than her fair share to cool Mother Earth. What was the…

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How to Make Your Master Bath Marvelous

How to Make Your Master Bath Marvelous

If your home is your castle, then the master bath is your own personal oasis. Out of all the bathrooms in your home, this one deserves a special-design treatment. It’s a place for you to relax and pamper yourself. From the layout to color choices, the details in this room will all come together to make it appear like your walking into a luxurious spa. At Luxury Home Solutions, we work with our clients on the design and layouts of…

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How to Pick the Paint Color for the Rooms in Your Home

How to Pick the Paint Color for the Rooms in Your Home

Famous artist Georgia O’Keeffe once said, “I found I could say things in color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way.” Color is essential to the design of your home. Regardless of what color or colors you choose, it will speak volumes. A simple color change can drastically change the tone and mood of a room. From the walls and floors to the cabinets and throw pillows, selecting color is an important and mandatory part of any choice…

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Regulations and Home Design

Regulations and Home Design

Your nearby town or county authority might have the power to dictate what your new home can look like. Many areas across the country have ordinances that designate what functions a home must have. A few include height restrictions, placement and access to the garage, the minimum setback distances, but a few regulations are even more particular. Luxury Home Solutions (LHS) has an overview of Regulations and Home Design for you. It is not unusual for brand spanking new homes…

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The Beauty is in the details

The Beauty is in the details

While yes, we all do look at and take in the overall impact and picture of a home, but when asked what it was a about a specific home that buyers liked, it inevitably always comes down to the details. The molding, the trim, the colors chosen, fixtures and even the textiles used.   Superscreen from East Coast Electrical Screening ads a whole new level of exterior interest. Old style screen may look ok when first installed but it is…

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