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The weather is beautiful, there is no need to sit inside all day! Do you want to get your kids out of the house and playing outside? Crafts are a great way to get your children out and about and they are fun to do! Also, the great thing about doing... Read More »
Summer is the perfect time to invite guests over and enjoy the weather. If you have a patio table and chairs you’re set! There are so many different activities that you can do when having an outdoor get together, both for the kids and adults.... Read More »
Location, location, location! There are three basic requirements when picking a spot for your garden: Why go to the store and spend money on vegetables when you can grow them in your own backyard? Planting a vegetable garden is an easy and fun way to save money. Not only will you... Read More »
Spring is here! The warm weather is on its way, slowly but surely! With the warm weather coming up, it is always a good idea to thoroughly go through your home and do a deep clean. There are many ways to complete your spring cleaning projects, but we are here to make it as fast and as painless as possible!... Read More »
At Cypress Homes, we are constantly looking for new ways to make the process of building a home as easy as possible. Our most recent update was created to make our floor plans easier to understand and more readable. We went through all of our models and color coded specific areas of... Read More »
Lumber prices go in cycles, and those of you currently building may have noticed that right now prices are on the rise. Prices are currently around $400 for one thousand board feet of lumber (mbf), their highest since 2005. That is up 18{447216cae66a4d332ab0ac71eb11e27716218036a4f422ac40162b059a195e14} from 2012 and prices are expected to... Read More »
With utility costs steadily rising, now is a great time to look into the efficiency of your home. Whether your budget is big or small, there are always ways to save on energy. Here are some tips we’ve gathered on how you can lower your utility costs: 1. Heating... Read More »
We recently attended the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, NV. This was a great experience both for the exceptional educational seminars and the product demonstrations. In this post, we will be going over a few of the new products we found while walking the show floor. USB Charging Outlets... Read More »
The VHBA 2013 Winter Parade of Homes is one month away! The event, which spans across two weekends in February, will feature 41 new homes located in the Fox Valley. There will be 13 spec homes and 28 contract homes. The Winter Parade of Homes will take place Feb. 16-17... Read More »
With the New Year just around the corner, everyone is brainstorming up ways to lose weight and save money. Why not make a few promises for your home? Here are 5 New Years resolutions we came up with for your home. 1. Clean out the Clutter It may seem like... Read More »
