Homebuilding Tips

As the old proverb goes, home is where the heart is, and that’s because life’s best memories happen at home. Whether you’re gathered around the kitchen table for your weekly family game night, recording baby’s first triumphant steps across the nursery floor, or snapping photos of your teen before prom- from the everyday moments to the once in a lifetime, so much of what we love about life is shared at home.

Argh! That’s how clutter can make you feel. We’re not talking about the hoarding kind of clutter that will land you on a reality show (and, hey, no judgments). We’re talking about that everyday kind of clutter that just seems to take over your house no matter how hard to try to stay on top of it. And it’s understandable: busy lives, hectic schedules, and everyday life can keep you from feeling like your home has that sparkly-clean-fresh feel you love.

Everyone loves the feel of a bright and airy home. In fact, studies suggest that a home with lots of natural light can contribute to better productivity, better sleep, better moods, and less fatigue. Homes with a lot of natural light are easy on your pocketbook too. Natural light contributes to a more energy efficient home and that means lower monthly energy bills.  

So, you’ve finally got the home to yourself. Hooray! Wait-- is that an echo I hear?

When the holidays approach, there’s always one house that everyone visits, whether it’s to watch the big game, to decorate the tree, or just to relax and enjoy the blessings of the year. Are you the designated entertainment household? You need a home that rises to the challenge.

You’ve done a great job raising your children into independent adults. Now, it’s time to move forward into the next exciting stage in your life: empty nest. The empty nest stage is easily one of the best times of your life. It’s the perfect time to fall back in love with your spouse, adventure to new places, and take up hobbies that bring you joy.

Entertaining guests in your home is an art, but Adair Homes makes it easy and enjoyable to build memories with the ones you love. Whether you are a first-time buyer or looking for a larger home with more room, here are 10 great custom home floor plans from Adair Homes that plan for the party of the season!

Has your honey-do list become a honey-I-can’t-possibly-get-all-this-done list? If you’re spending more time on the weekend maintaining your home than you are enjoying it perhaps it’s time to consider designing and building a new custom home.

Sometimes, the best family activities revolve around the home. From movie nights to family game nights, staying in is less stressful and easier on your budget. Looking for design ideas for your custom home? Look forward to nights and weekends packed with at-home family fun by choosing a home that creates the ideal setting. Here are 10 custom home floor plans over 2,000 square feet that leave plenty of room for indoor activities and hours of family fun.

If buying your first home is on your mind, you have a lot to consider. You need to decide whether to buy or to continue renting for now. If you decide that becoming a first-time home buyer is for you, you need to figure out if you should buy an existing home or build a new one. Check out the pros and cons of each option before making a decision.