Elspeth Curtis 
Sometimes homeowners are faced with the decision to acquire a property that has municipal water and sewer service, or manage their own system and enjoy the convenience of not having to pay a monthly water or sewer bill. This leads many to wonder what some of the pros and cons of a having a septic … Read more
Are you ready to sell your home? Get ready for a lot of scrutiny. Whether you host an open house or guide potential buyers on private tours, your home and its amenities will be evaluated and even criticized. Here are a few tips to help you spruce up your property and improve the perceived value … Read more
You can redecorate, repair, and refurbish your house to your heart’s content. When you’re done though, you might wonder how long it will take until you have to do it again. Relax! Most household materials and furnishings will probably last for years. Here’s an overview on the lifespan of the most common household items: … Read more
Buying or building a home can be one of the most exciting times of your adult life. Some people go into the process prepared and ready for the challenges ahead, still others aren’t quite sure what to expect. And while most people know what they want in a house, like how many bathrooms, bedrooms and … Read more
Congratulations! You’re about to close on your newly-constructed home. You’re finally at the end of what seemed like a very long, tiring, maybe even frustrating journey of building a custom home. The only thing left is the final walk through and you’ll be home free. While this last step may seem small compared to all … Read more
Home to The Kentucky Derby, a mile-long bridge across the Ohio River, the Louisville Slugger, and numerous stadiums including Slugger Field, KFC Yum! Center, and Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium, the city of Louisville, Kentucky has once again been labeled as one of the top ten most affordable big cities in the U.S. by popular news-sources. … Read more
It’s fall. The summer rush is over. We’ve had some time to rest after Homearama, and now we’re ready to start cranking out some new custom contract homes before old man winter hits us. When you work with Architectural Builders, a P.L. Lyons company, you get a home that goes from concept to completion. That … Read more
Although Homearama Louisville 2014 just wrapped up, we’re already hearing talk about next year’s event. In fact, the site—and dates—for Homearama 2015 have already been announced! I guess it’s never too early to plan ahead, so if you have your 2015 calendar open, save some time between July 11-26 for Homearama Spring Farm Lake. Located … Read more
Yes, Homearama is behind us (P.S. Did you hear that the site for Homearama 2015 has been announced? More on that next week.), but we wanted to show you two well produced videos that give you a virtual tour of our Homearama homes. Produced by Aerial State, these videos walk you through the homes and … Read more
When I first start working with potential customers, a big part of the process in the beginning, and really throughout different stages of home construction, is education. One of the biggest investments most people will ever make is the purchase (or build) of a home. That’s why it’s important to choose a builder you trust … Read more
