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2026 | 17 Posts
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March |
- - The Maison - Empire Homes and Remodeling Modern 2-Story
- - What Serious Buyers Notice in the First 60 Seconds
- - 25 Hacks Only Interior Designers Know
- - Market Update for Greater Omaha Metro Area - February 2026
- - How to Prepare Your Home for Spring Showings (and Stand Out to Buyers)
- - Stage Your Home to Attract More Buyers
- - 6 Tips for Attending Your First Open House
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- 2025 | 14 Posts
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Your Guide to Building a New Home
Congratulations – you have made the decision to build your new home! Don't let this excitement fade by feeling lost and overwhelmed. Keep calm and follow these steps to navigate the home building process.
Home Building: Next Steps and What to Think About
1. Start Brainstorming
Write down everything you would want in your new home. Think about what you dislike about your current home and figure out how you would change that in your new home. Think about all the features th...
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Let's Talk About Wood Flooring!
What is the difference between Solid Wood Flooring and Engineered Wood?
To begin, solid wood flooring is solid wood all the way through.
Solid wood can last up to a century, with a minimum lifespan that lasts around 30 years. Solid wood is durable, easy to clean, and one of the most timeless flooring options on the market. The average cost runs about $8 – $17 per square foot with dimensions such as:
- Plank Thickness → About 3/4 inch
- Plank Width → 2 1/4 to 4 inches
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Quartz vs. Granite Countertops
When planning your ideal kitchen or bath, luxury countertops are a top priority! But, which is better, quartz or granite surfaces? The choice is yours so let's compare...
Quartz Countertops
Engineered → Quartz is man-made, a mix of crushed quartz crystals + resin. That means it's super uniform in color/pattern.
Low-maintenance → Non-porous, so it resists stains, bacteria, and doesn't need sealing. Basically, wine spills? Coffee stains? No stress.
Design-forward → Comes in a massive range of colors and looks—even ones th...
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Fireplaces: Electric, Gas, & Wood-Burning
What are the different types of fireplaces?
Let's start with your original fireplace, Wood-Burning.
Wood-burning fireplaces are the classic open-form fireplace that brings that feeling of nostalgia. With this type of fireplace, it can easily convert into any other form of fireplace and vice versa. Wood-burning requires the most maintenance of the three fireplaces, however, it is a reliable heat source during a power outage. A variety of logs can be used in this type of fireplace which alters the smell, look, and sound while burning.