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By now, the holiday decorations have likely been packed away into plastic tote bins waiting to go back into the garage rafters, and the last crumbs of holiday treats swept away. The problem is, you’ve...
What is it about January that gets us all thinking about fresh starts and new beginnings? Maybe it’s the brand new planner with all its possibilities, or perhaps it’s how a newly-cleaned house feels a little empty–in a good way–...
Searching for a new home can be a little tricky when you are living in one that needs to be sold before you can close on the new home. Homebuyers (and builders) face the choice of selling before buying, or buying before selling. Either way it can...
While you enjoy sipping hot cocoa in your snug home this winter, wearing thick wool socks and cuddled next the fire in a favorite fleece blanket, your home will be working hard to protect your family from the cold. Harsh winds, ice, and snow...
You’ve heard the old adage, “What’s the best way to eat an elephant? One bite at a time.” Author Todd Stockner adds this valuable caveat to the time-honored bit of advice: “Before you eat the elephant, make sure you know what parts you want to...
If you’re old enough to remember watching The Jetsons as a child, you’ll remember how fascinating the space-age inventions of that imaginary household were. If we were to watch reruns of the show today, however, we’d likely laugh at how many of...
At Sheffield Homes, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide beautiful custom homes that are also energy efficient. Optimizing home energy efficiency requires a whole-house systems approach. Consider the following aspects of custom home...
Landscaping trends for 2018 encourage outdoor entertaining. It seems that homeowners are escaping to their backyards more than ever before. People want to bring the indoors outside and are looking for custom-designed outdoor living spaces. The...
Once you and your selected builder have finalized the home plan it’s time to make interior finish selections–those custom touches that make a home uniquely yours. Home buyers who approach the process unprepared will find themselves easily...
Building a custom home involves many details and decisions, ranging from consideration of your family’s needs and interests to the style of home you prefer–and let’s not forget your budget. The ultimate success of any building project relates...