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How to Find a Louisville Custom Home Builder
You dream it. They build it. Choosing to build your own home starts with a concept, a plan, a dream. By selecting a Louisville custom home builder, you can watch those dreams and plans become a reality while overseeing each step of the process. Ready to roll out those blue prints and watch the dirt go flying? You need to start by selecting the custom builder that best fits your needs. Here are some tips to jumpstart the process. Contact Your Local Homebuilders Association One of the easiest ways to find a trustworthy custom builder is to contact your local … Read more
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The Debate of Brick vs. Vinyl in a New Custom Home
When building or remodeling a Louisville custom home, it’s those finishing touches that give it character and an individual look all its own. Picking the right siding is one of those decisions that can make all the difference in the look of your new dwelling and it is a decision that will affect your life as a homeowner for years to come. When deciding on the appropriate siding, there are three important factors to consider: cost, durability, and maintenance. By weighing the pros and cons of the two more popular options for siding, vinyl and brick, it may be easier … Read more
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Nickel, Brass, or Stainless Steel in your Louisville Custom Home?
Choosing finishes for the fixtures in your Louisville custom home helps define the look and feel of the overall appearance and theme of your design. Stainless steel, brushed nickel, and brass are the three most popular finishes that homeowners are choosing from today. From faucets to shower heads, focus on the overall look you hope to achieve and the amount of maintenance you want to assume. Then weigh the pros and cons of each finish to determine which one best fits into your room plan. Here are some of the basics to help you make an objective decision and a final choice. … Read more
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Homearama Louisville 2013 starts this Saturday!
We hope you’re planning your visit to Homearama Louisville 2013. We wanted to send out a quick reminder of dates and times so you can plan a visit out. This year’s Homearama runs from July 13-28, 2013 and takes place at two different locations: Locust Creek and Rock Springs. Tickets for Homearama 2013 will be $10 per person at the gate or you can purchase a $15 per person dual site ticket that can be used once per site on any two days of the event. Some of the features you can expect to see in these homes are: Open floor plans … Read more
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HBAL Says It’s a Great Time to Buy or Build a New Home in Louisville
Recently, the Home Builders Association of Louisville (HBAL) Executive Vice President Chuck Kavanaugh recorded a video on the benefits of buying or building a new home in the Louisville market. We’ve embedded the video below. Chuck mentions several great reasons why a new home is preferred over an existing one. He also mentions the timing and economic factors in your favor. Perry Lyons, owner of P.L. Lyons Inc, has served side by side with Chuck and others on the HBAL Board of Directors for many years. Currently, Perry is the Vice President. If you’re looking to buy quickly in the area, then … Read more
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Design Trends in Lousiville Custom Home Building
With Homearama just weeks away, the Louisville custom home building community is buzzing with the latest design trends for luxury living. Last week we showed you a video by Remax Properties East that walked through one of the homes featured in this year’s Homearama. As we mentioned, buyers aren’t necessarily looking for the biggest home they can find, but instead they want unique, custom amenities in smaller spaces. We’re anxious to see what the Homearama homes will show us, but for now, here is a list of some of the most desired design trends in the market today. Smaller homes—In an effort … Read more
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Is Your Louisville Builder a Problem Solver?
Whether you’re building a home in Louisville, KY or Scottsdale, Arizona, you’d better make sure and hire a builder who can solve problems. It’s one of the biggest talents a good builder develops. The building business is all about problems. No matter how good you are or how long you’ve been doing it (we’re getting close to 40 years), you encounter new problems on every custom home. Your Louisville custom builder better be flexible, negotiable, and able to think on his feet. The other thing you’d be wise to look for in your custom builder is the ability to take … Read more
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Homearama Louisville is Coming Up
For a custom home builder in Louisville, Ky, Homearama is always an exciting time of the year. It’s a time when some of the best custom home builders in the Louisville area have a chance to display some of the current trends in building and design. It’s also a chance to showcase some of the new up-and-coming neighborhoods Louisville has to offer. So whether you’re looking to build, buy, or just browse, Homearama is a great event enjoyed by many in the community. This year’s Homearama takes place in Locust Creek and Rock Springs from July 13-28, 2013. Tickets for Homearama 2013 … Read more
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Perry’s Guide to Sprucing Up Your Home for Spring
Extended warmer weather usually sparks that bug to buckle down and get some spring cleaning accomplished. While knocking down those cobwebs and shining up grungy windows, consider some additional home maintenance steps that will help you save money on energy bills, improve your home’s appearance, and ward off future big ticket repairs. Inspect your AC – For $75-200 you can tune up your air conditioning unit and clean those dirty filters that make your unit work harder and increase energy costs. Delaying service can also permanently damage your equipment. Thermostat – For $50-150 you can buy a programmable thermostat that will regulate … Read more
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Custom Builder Upgrades that Add Value to Your Louisville Home
Louisville custom home builder PL Lyons knows how to build dream homes. From concept to completion, everything you envision can become a reality in your new custom home. As you make plans, decide on options, and watch those dreams develop into reality, it’s important to make a plan for your home that will accommodate your long-term lifestyle and add value for years to come. So what upgrades can you choose that will build and even boost value in your new custom home? Here are a few of the top upgrades that are worth the initial investment. The best place to … Read more
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Satisfied Customers: Our goal as your Louisville custom home builder
In this video, we hear from a satisfied customer in the Fox Run subdivision who recently had a covered deck addition completed by Louisville custom homebuilder PL Lyons. Take a look at the finished product and hear directly from the customer what they enjoy most about their newly finished deck.