If you’re considering building a brand new home but have never experienced the semi-custom home-building process of new construction – here’s an overview of what you might expect! And while there is a science to it, there’s also a pretty standard chronology that helps you see both the big picture and the basic steps of a linear timeline. Check it out.
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When it comes to arranging or rearranging furniture, the staging pros do it with a few simple guidelines in mind. That’s why model homes (like the 12 in Colliers Hill!) appeal to your spatial, color and style sensibilities – those guidelines work! We gathered the top tips from the experts on how to place furniture in your living, dining, and family rooms for the most comfortable and pleasing arrangements to fit your style.
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This weekend Richmond American Homes is celebrating the Grand Opening of the new Seasons Collection at Colliers Hill. The three new model homes are decked out in New Year’s finery and ready for home buyers to tour, study and select their favorites. Join the party this Saturday, January 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for food truck treats and home tours until 5:00 p.m. through these eye-popping model homes on the north end of Colliers Hill.
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Is anyone surprised that January is Slow Cooker Month? What better time to march out all the comfort food recipes you can find for your Crockpot® on cold winter nights! You can cozy up to a yummy bowl of soup, with veggies, cheese, meat and pasta – and don’t worry, there’ll be plenty of time to work off those carbs when the warm weather’s back! For now, load up for the season of slow cookery!
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Whether you stay in for a quiet night watching the ball drop in Times Square on your living room big screen TV, or hit the town for a night of revelry, we’ve got the menu, the adventures and the morning after cures to see you through!
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Whether you’ve chosen a traditional mantel for your fireplace, or something more modern, even rustic, mantels are the perfect surface to decorate for the holidays. And depending on the depth of your mantel and the holiday trimmings you favor – you can create a stunning display with a little inspiration and ingenuity. Check out these ideas from the experts to add to your vintage, modern or classic décor!
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Not every handmade Hanukkah or Christmas gift is something people actually want but we found some inspired DIY presents that are sure to spread sleighs full of holiday cheer! Get in on the act with a hand-crafted snow globe, homemade liqueur or sweet treat, or pamper-somebody body scrub or bath bomb!
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If you’re in the mood to add a little pizzazz to your collection of holiday decorations this year, check out the trendy, unique, vintage and budget-friendly décor ideas we found. You can dress up your tree, your mantel and your front porch with some of the most unusual, gorgeous and festive embellishments available from local and online retailers and DIY gurus. Get your holiday on!
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Adam and Becky Craddock moved to Colorado from Kansas City, Missouri in 2016. “My job brought us here,” says Adam. “We’d never lived outside of Kansas City, but we’d vacationed in Colorado as kids and as adults.”
Becky did her research before the move; she had neighborhoods picked out to explore, and communities targeted where she thought they’d want to live. Even during the research process, they both agree, Erie, Colorado was at the top of the list.
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Just as the holidays bring out the best in us, they also bring out the worst in liars, scammers and thieves, oh my! Sad but true. Cyber con artists step up their efforts during the holidays to take advantage of people’s vulnerability, compassion and generosity. But you can protect yourself against cyber-criminals so no one can steal your identity, scam you out of hard-earned money, or defraud you in the name of charity!
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