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Month: October 2017

Color, decor trends to watch for in 2018

Color, decor trends to watch for in 2018

It’s never too early to start thinking about your next home remodeling project, and with the new year approaching fast, Luxury Home Solutions is keeping a watchful eye on color and decor trends forecast for 2018. Here are a few trends to watch for in the coming year: –Hand-carved stone sinks are already starting to make a splash over classic porcelain, and there seems to be a renewed interest in polished brass faucets and knobs for bathroom fixtures. In the…

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Buying a New HVAC System – What You Need to Know

Buying a New HVAC System – What You Need to Know

No matter if you are a seasoned homeowner or a first-time buyer, there are a few key things you should know before buying an HVAC system for your home. It is important to hire an established company with good reviews and reputation. A good HVAC company will match your home size and characteristics to the right type of system and engineering modifications. Cooling Capacity, Size, and Type An air conditioners cooling capacity is measured by Ton. 1 Ton is equal…

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Looking for someone to renovate my bathroom; Cheaply! Why a Well-Written Contract is Crucial

Looking for someone to renovate my bathroom; Cheaply! Why a Well-Written Contract is Crucial

Don’t use This Guy to do work for you… He ripped us off! Does this title look familiar? I see it and many others like it every day on various social media sites. Unfortunately, I see this title just as many times and likely from the people that posted the first time. Foregoing the potentially obvious problems of people working in the construction industry in Florida without proper licensing and insurance; I want to tell you the number one reason…

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Clean Your Ceiling Fans for Fresher Air

Clean Your Ceiling Fans for Fresher Air

Though most of us remember to change the air conditioner filter from time to time, ceiling fans often go on for months at a time ignored. Over time the blades collect dust and debris from the air gathering it on the forward moving edge of the blade. It can cake up and become a gray matted fluffy mess. Part of the problem is that while the fan is switched on, the motion tends to mask the visual view of the…

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Six must-haves for the modern man cave

Six must-haves for the modern man cave

Personal space is a requisite in today’s modern life, but the “man cave” is something more than just a room above the garage to get away from it all. It’s a place to celebrate life’s accomplishments, show off hobbies and collectibles, and serves as a retreat for relaxation, entertainment, and enjoying the finer things in life – either alone or with friends. At Luxury Home Solutions, we know specialty rooms. We’ll work with you to create the man cave of…

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Is You Home too Humid?

Is You Home too Humid?

Did you know that there was a way to rid your home of humidity without having to buy a humidifier? Indoor humidity levels are the most pleasant at 30% to 50% humidity. Higher than that can get uncomfortable. Your hair may be frizzier than usual, the air feels damp, you may sweat without exertion, pets sweat and thereby need to be bathed more often, sleep may become an issue and even mold may form in damp areas like kitchens, showers,…

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Avoid common mistakes when building your dream home

Avoid common mistakes when building your dream home

Getting the opportunity to build your own home from the ground-up may be the most exciting investment you ever make. You’ve been dreaming about it for years, and now it’s time to turn that dream into reality! There’s a lot to consider – everything from floor plans to architectural features to finishing touches. Unfortunately, that means there’s a lot of room for errors, and taking shortcuts or deciding to take a do-it-yourself approach could end up costing you tens of…

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What is your AC trying to tell you? How to intemperate noises

What is your AC trying to tell you? How to intemperate noises

Living in Florida your air conditioner works hard on a daily basis. There is no air conditioner offseason. Winter generally comes and goes pretty quickly allowing us to shut down our systems and pop open the windows for only a few days or weeks if we are lucky. This constant use puts a strain on the units themselves over time. If your AC starts making noises, it can be worrisome. Here is how to tell what those noises are trying…

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Never bother with regular old screen again!

Never bother with regular old screen again!

It’s Florida. Those that move here do it partly for the beautiful sunny weather, same for those who choose to stay. Being able to enjoy nature is part of the beauty of being a homeowner here. That means appreciation for the indoor-outdoor areas in your space. Lanais, patios, sunrooms and more. In order to fully enjoy these places, they need to be screened. Whether you already have a home or are in the designing and building process it is always…

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