What comes to mind when you think about the best features of your home? Is it the open floor plan? The upgraded kitchen? The luxurious claw-foot tub in the master bathroom? While each of these details is visually appealing, what really keeps us happy in our homes is how they function. Ultimately, without an efficient …
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Is a Popcorn Ceiling a Dealbreaker?
Any well-loved home will have a few features here and there that have passed their primes. Whether your walls are still coated in the color of the year from 2005 or your appliances are from a few Sears catalogues ago, it’s ok if your home isn’t chock-full of the latest and greatest when it comes …
Beyond Drywall: Adding Dimension to Your Ceiling
If you’ve read any of our previous blogs, you know we’re big fans of drywall. It’s one of the most versatile and useful materials in the construction industry, it’s more flame-retardant and eco friendly than other materials, and it can be fitted to just about any space you can imagine. However, sometimes a wide span …
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Repair Your Drywall Before Your House Hits the Market
Right now, the Central Florida housing market is hot. Prices are steadily rising and it seems as though sellers can’t keep their homes on the market for a hot minute. Of course, you’ve heard all the HGTV shows and real estate resources telling you about the importance of curb appeal, but have they mentioned just …
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Purchasing a Home? Be Prepared to Spend on Upgrades
Though stressful, buying a home is an exciting time in anyone’s life. Whether you’re choosing a pre-owned home or one that’s brand new, that moment when you know you’ve found the perfect one is always so magical. However, many homebuyers – especially first-time homebuyers – think that the house purchase itself means the end of …
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My New Washer and Dryer Don’t Fit in my Home – Help!
As kids, our Christmas wishlists looked wildly different than they do now. Whereas we once held our breath waiting for the latest toys and gadgets, nowadays, the best present someone could give us is an updated appliance or two. Whether your new washer/dryer is entering your home as a holiday gift, a birthday gift, or …
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Why Homeowners are Crazy for Drywall
Ah, drywall, the unsung heroes of our homes, the backbone for all of our decorating whimsies and the structure in which we keep our families safe and happy. A majority of modern homes are constructed with this ubiquitous substance, far outpacing brick and plaster in popularity. But why did drywall gain such widespread popularity over …
Beauty Isn’t Only Paint-Deep
Any lived-in home is going to acquire a few dents and dings over the years. Whether they come from rowdy siblings roughhousing in the afternoon or from a furniture mishap during your move-in, your drywall is sure to see its fair share of damage. But when it comes time to repaint your walls or try …
So Why Were Popcorn Ceilings Popular, Anyway?
Everyone makes mistakes. Whether it’s Stephen Hawking or your next-door neighbor, you can be sure that everyone you come across has faced some embarrassing faux pas in their lifetimes – even if they had the best of intentions. Popcorn ceilings come to mind as a common mistake in the interior design world. Occasionally, we find …
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3 Easily Avoidable Drywall Disasters
If drywall repair were easy, New Ceilings wouldn’t be a name in Central Florida home repairs. Despite what weekend warriors and DIY blogging divas might have you think, drywall repair and other similar home updates require a certain finesse and sense of professionalism to achieve that smooth, never-been-damaged look. And while finding the right drywall …