A sunroom is one of the most versatile living spaces in a home. They can be used as sitting rooms, green rooms, offices, and even exercise rooms. They also have tremendous health benefits and can help increase your home’s value. Sunrooms have been around for decades, but with our growing dependence on technology they could be coming back in big … Read More
Tips for Designing Your New Custom Kitchen
Long gone are the days of small, one room kitchens at the back of the house. Today many people consider their kitchen to be the heart of their home. It’s one of the most highly trafficked rooms and often where friends and family tend to gather. As “the heart” and one of the most functional rooms equipped with big appliances, … Read More
The Great Outdoors: Making Use of Your Outdoor Square Footage
The backyard has long been under utilized square footage (and in many cases an undervalued part of the home). It wasn’t until recent years that we started seeing more homeowners recognize the hidden treasure that lies beyond their back door. Today we receive more requests from our clients for outdoor features that enhance outdoor living spaces and square footage than … Read More
Breaking Down The Custom Home Design & Construction Process
Building a custom new home is a very exciting experience but it can also be overwhelming and stressful if you aren’t fully prepared. Just when you think you’re done, there always seems to be more to do! At AW Homes we believe every part of the custom home design & construction process should be fun and exciting. That is why … Read More
Holiday Home Care & Safety Tips
Christmas time is here! Put up the tree, hang the stockings and the lights! With all of the fun and excitement around the holidays it can be easy to forget proper home care and safety precautions, and to overlook potential holiday hazards. Here are a few holiday home care & safety tips to help ensure you and your home are … Read More
Placing the Most Important Rooms In Your Home
Where is the best place for the kitchen? Laundry Room? Garage? These are just a few of the top controversial spaces in your home. Where they fit best is a personal decision for every homeowner to make. But here are a few things to consider when designing the layout of your custom new home: The Kitchen: It’s always full … Read More
6 Tips for Making New Home Construction Less Stressful
The idea of building a new house — an exciting vision and a simple answer for most people at first. They can imagine their new home in their minds: the bedrooms and baths, the look of the kitchen and main living areas, the outdoor living spaces… it seems like they have every detail completely planned out. However, once you get … Read More
Mass Produced Homes: What You Should Be Aware Of
As in any industry, there is always a balance between quality and production. The faster you build a house, the more you can build, the more you can sell and the more money you make. But mass produced homes often come at a cost – and that is quality. Quality of materials, quality of workmanship, quality of supervision and reliability. … Read More
Keeping Up With The Chores: The “Unseen” To-Do’s
Making a house feel like a home is something all homeowners strive to accomplish. Most homeowners keep up with the obvious tasks such as mowing the lawn, sweeping the floor, and dusting the shelves. They change the air filters, replace the light bulbs, and wash the windows. With all of the routine chores that add aesthetic appeal, it is easy … Read More