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Now Is The Time To Think About Remodeling Your Home
The weather is far from perfect in Kentucky. We try not to let it stall progress when we’re at work on a construction project. We’ve hauled in huge heaters to deal with sudden freezing temps. Still, the weather can certainly impact the building process. All year long, though, we can effectively manage a remodeling or renovation. Projects like that are almost always a shorter time frame than all-new construction. So whether it’s winter or summer, you should consider taking the next step on your remodeling idea. The longer you wait on making those updates, the more it will bug you. … Read more
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How to Build a House Foundation: 10 Pillars For Building a Great Foundation
When it comes to building a custom-built home, the details matters. It’s your chance to create your dream home from the inside out. If it seems overwhelming, partner with us. We are a company that accounts for every single detail through our process from design to post-construction. We have recently created 10 Pillars For Building a Great Structure and Foundation for your new home. These pillars are detailed and define what we believe to be essential for a truly great custom-built home. If you’re thinking about building a new home, download the checklist to make sure you aren’t missing or overlooking any details. Pillars … Read more
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Our 4-Part Process Is Backed By 40+ Years Of Experience
We recently renovated a beautiful home in Prospect, Kentucky that was originally built in the 1940’s. This complete remodeling proved to be a fun project as we worked to make the old blend in with the new. Below is a video we created that explains our process, materials used, and how we worked with the clients to bring their vision to life.
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House Horror Stories!
There are certain things you hope never happen in your home. They can be everyday things. When they happen to someone else, you just can’t look away. In honor of Halloween, here are some of the top house horrors you might enjoy the thrill of hearing about, but you NEVER want to experience for yourself. They’ll guarantee a slight chill up your spine. Flooding in a Home! One couple who’d just purchased a house quickly found their “finished” basement entirely flooded because their sump pump failed. This kind of flooding usually means several inches of standing water which can ruin … Read more
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Business First shared the story of our business and our founder!
We have been a part of the business community in Louisville for over 40 years now, so we definitely have stories to tell. We feel proud to be a contributor to our local community by continuing our work in the Louisville area and beyond. Louisville Business First shared an in-person article about Perry Lyons and our history this month. We were obviously thrilled to be a part!
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2017 Homearama Final Awards Announced
The final awards for Homearama 2017 have been announced by The Building Industry Association (BIA) of Greater Louisville. This is an organization that we are extremely proud to be a part of and work with. Homearama is always a huge milestone for our business and we were especially proud of the homes we built this year and for the great turnout, ticket sales, and enthusiasm. The Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville The BIA is a professional trade association and is dedicated to the principle that the American dream of home ownership is central to the community’s spirit and well-being … Read more
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How To Stay Cool Inside During Summer
August can be one of the hottest months in Kentucky and when coupled with 80% humidity levels, your house can heat up fast. If you haven’t noticed yet, we like to stay on top of the current design trends and tech features to enhance your homes. If you are finding it is hard for your home to keep cool, try these tips on how to stay cool inside during the hottest summer months.
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Mark Your Calendars for Homearama 2018!
Homearama 2017 was by far our best year yet. Enthusiasm and ticket sales were at an all time high and we are so thankful to everyone who took the time to come tour our homes. As Homearama 2017 has come to a close, we wanted to take a minute to reflect on the past few weeks, the huge accomplishments we’ve made, and look forward to an even better year in 2018! Reflecting on Homearama 2017 We are so proud of the homes we built this year and especially proud to have brought in two awards with house #4! We were … Read more
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PL Lyons Homearama: An Inside Look By An Attendee
Homearama 2017 has returned for a second year in Poplar Woods in Goshen, Kentucky and the homes did not disappoint! Bigger seemed to be the theme of the event. The homes clocked in at a whopping average 5,000 square feet with a few exceptions. Homerama 2017: An Attendee’s View of What You Need to See In years past, the homes have often been scattered throughout the featured neighborhoods. This year, the 9 homes being showcased were all situated along the same street, making the tour a breeze. Large showers and gleaming white kitchens seemed to be the trend throughout a … Read more
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Experience Homearama 2017
Here at P.L. Lyons we have been gearing up for Homearama 2017 at Poplar Woods in Goshen, Kentucky. Throughout the course of the event, we have been awarding winners of the selfie scavenger hunt (and the prizes have been pretty fantastic). We have had so much fun connecting with those who come through our homes. Below we have answered some of three most common questions that tend to arise when folks ask about attending Homearama. 1. How do you get to Homearama 2017? Just head straight out Highway 42 through Prospect to Goshen, follow the bright yellow signs. Once you … Read more
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Scavenger Hunt has Started!
The scavenger hunt has started. For more information visit: lyonwin.com
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5 Easy Steps to a Custom Built Home
Taking the leap into a home that you can not yet physically see can be intimidating. Making sure all of the pieces fit together just as you wanted them to can also be frustrating. While taking the step forward into custom building your home may seem a bit overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be. With the help of PL Lyons, anyone can break down the custom home creation process into five easy steps. Let’s take a look at what these are. The 5 Steps to Creating a Custom Built Home with PL Lyons 1. Think About What You Want. Custom … Read more
