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Aging in Place, Practically and Beautifully

Aging in place — being able to live independently in your own home as you get older, rather than needing to move to an assisted living facility or retirement community — is a topic getting a lot of attention in the home-building industry.  And at Orren Pickell, it’s something we explore with our luxury home-building…

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Pricing Your Remodeling Project: What Homeowners Need to Know

So you’ve decided to remodel a room (or several rooms) in your home, and you’re researching and interviewing firms to help make your vision a reality. Congratulations! But if you’re like most homeowners, you may feel somewhat confused as the estimates start to arrive. Because every remodeling company has its own process for developing estimates,…

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Custom Walk In Closet Ideas: The Ultimate Luxury Home Addition

Which room in your home do you spend time in every day but often overlook? Your master closet. And today’s homeowners are looking for ways to enhance the level of luxury and organization by building a luxury custom walk in closet in their new homes or upgrading their standard closets with custom closets that offer…

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Building an Energy-Efficient Luxury Home: What Homeowners Need to Know

If you’re interested in going green when it comes to building your new luxury home, you’re in good company; research shows that 61% of consumers are interested in sustainability and environmentally-friendly home features. But what are the real benefits of creating an energy-efficient house, what role does insulation play in energy-efficiency and what other elements…