Southern Living Home Benefits

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 by Sadler Homes

If you’re researching custom builder in Virginia Beach companies to build your dream home then you should consider members of the Southern Living Custom Builder Program.

As a prospective homebuilder, it’s essential to select a company that puts customer satisfaction first and is able to conceptualize your dream home. Selecting a member of the Southern Living Custom Builder Program means you’ll be working with knowledgeable, honest and experienced homebuilder professionals.

Residing in a Southern Living Home means you’re living in one of the finest custom homes in the south built by a trustworthy company. To be eligible for this program, homebuilders must go through a strict screening process and meet a specific criterion. One of these experienced members includes, Sadler Homes, a custom builder in Virginia Beach. Sadler Homes has been a member of the Southern Living Custom Builder Program since 2007.

Great architecture and quality construction are additional benefits to living in a Southern Living Custom Builder Program home. To be a member of this program, homebuilders throughout must have detailed craftsmanship and use quality materials to build their homes. Companies like the custom builder in Virginia Beach, Sadler Homes, take pride in building your dream home and are extremely detailed in every aspect of constructing your home, from the interior to exterior. 

Finding the Right New Home Builder for You

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 by Sadler Homes

If you’re looking to build a custom home it’s important to find a company to build your home. But you may wonder where do you begin? As you go through the process of finding a home builder take notes and ask plenty of questions. Here are five tips to finding the right new home builder for you.

Select a home builder that builds in your desired location. Sadler Homes is one of those companies that have been building customized homes for sale in Virginia Beach for decades and can offer their expertise and knowledge of building in your target location.

Figure out the type of home you’d like to build. Choose one that fits your lifestyle and plans for the future. A home builder that has a variety of floorplans allows you an array of options to choose from. Take tours of model homes to see how the different floorplans may work for you.

In any relationship communication is key and the relationship you have with a custom home builder is essential in the home building process. Select a custom home builder that you trust is professional, answers emails and telephone calls in a timely manner, answers the questions you ask and has a cheerful disposition. You should know their philosophy and be kept in the know of the financial and building process. Keep the lines of communication open from the beginning to have a good relationship throughout the process while they build your homes for sale in Virginia Beach.

Don’t leave anything to chance. It’s important to verbalize your expectations, wants and desires. After all, it’ll be your house and you’re selecting what’s going into your home like carpet, paint and appliances. If you have a picture or an idea you’d like to incorporate share that with your home builder know. It’s easier for them to give you what you want if they’re aware of what you’d like.

As you narrow down your search consider the history of the company of the homes for sale in Virginia Beach home builder. Research the various companies and find out how long they’ve been in business. Touch base with homeowners that have used the home building company you’re interested in and view their record with the Better Business Bureau to make sure they don’t have any complaints and to check their ratings.

By following these tips you should be on your way to finding the right new home builder to build your dream home. 

Winter Gardening Tips

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 by Sadler Homes

Even though it’s wintertime your gardening must continue. Here are seven winter gardening tips for your new home in Hampton, VA.

Plants get their rest throughout the winter months. Don’t fertilize your plants because the cold weather stunts the growth of your plants. Your definitely don’t want to disturb them during this time period.

Give your plants, shrubs and flowers a good watering before the ground freezes or gets covered in snow. Freshly planted plants especially need to be watered.

Bring in houseplants that are outside of your new home in Hampton, VA. Don’t forget to spray them to kill any bugs that may have landed on your plants. Place them in an area to get indirect sunlight but keep them far away from vents or heat sources.

On cold nights it’s important to protect container plants. Wrap your plants with blankets or cloths to help retain heat.

Prune any shrubs are trees when they don’t have their leaves.

Remember to add mulch and compost to your garden. Mulch helps protect the soil and the roots of your plants during the frigid winters in Hampton whole compost is rich in nutrients and nourishes your garden. Snow also acts as mulch.

Start planning the kind of plants and flowers you’d like to plant come springtime.

Sadler Homes hopes these winter gardening tips are useful. Happy gardening and have a wonderful winter season at your new home in Hampton, VA

New Home Trends for 2012

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 by Sadler Homes

It’s a new year and therefore it’s time to switch up the look of your new home in Virginia Beach, VA. Consider these four new home trends.

Mirrors are a hot item this year. They’re a great addition to anyone room and go well with your home furnishings. Oval shaped mirrors are perfect for bedrooms and bathrooms, floor mirrors are ideal for bedrooms so that you can check yourself out before leaving your house and mirrors that are grouped in your living room or dining room are chic. Mirrors are also great because not only can they add to your home décor but also they’re very practical.

For homeowners wanting to go green, fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs are out and LED lights are in. They offer more decorative designs than the traditional lighting fixtures allowing you to have stylish lighting fixtures in your new home in Virginia Beach, VA. Not only are LED’s safer lights but they also provide better light.

Shades of gray on your walls, furniture, accessories and artwork are very popular this year. Visit yard sales, antique shops, furniture stores and check out your local hardware stores to see different color pallets to figure out what shade of gray is best for your home. 

A straightforward and economical trend that can also spruce up your home is by simply rearranging your furniture. With a little bit of elbow grease you can create a brand new look for free by restructuring a room.

Whether you decide to buy new décor, paint, go green or have DIY projects, Sadler Homes hopes these ideas will help you keep up with what’s hot this year for your new home in Virginia Beach, VA.

Tips for Sticking to Your New Years Resolutions

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 by Sadler Homes

The holiday season is officially over and it’s the beginning of a new year. As you set New Year’s resolutions, it may get harder for you to keep those resolutions as the year progresses. Sadler Homes offers these seven tips for sticking to your New Year’s resolutions.

1. Be specific – Set specific goals. Meet new friends by joining a church, sports team or by attending social events in your new home in Suffolk, VA area. Decide on how much weight you want to lose, when you want to shed those pounds by and by creating a food and workout plan if you want to lose weight. Designate where you want to visit and when instead of saying you want to travel more.

2. Every day resolution – It’s easier to do something on a daily basis rather than every once in a while. Spending time with your loved ones, doing the laundry, writing or reading are things you can do every day.

3. Write it down – Write down your goals and post them around your new home in Suffolk, VA house to remind yourself on of the goals you’ve set to stay on track.

4. Think positive – Positive energy and thinking is important. Have happy thoughts and surround yourself with positive people.

5. Hold yourself accountable – Create a chart to track your progress. Share your resolutions with others so they can ask you how you’re doing with your goals.

6. Adapt – Things can happen that may affect your deadlines. Adapt to the situation and change your goals to adjust to the circumstances instead of just giving up on them.

7. Reward yourself – All of your hard work should be rewarded. It could be taking a trip or buying a new gadget for your new home in Suffolk, VA house. If your goal is to lose weight you may choose to skip the dessert and treat yourself to a movie instead so that you don’t sabotage your goal. 

We hope these tips will help you stick to your New Year’s resolutions. Sadler Homes wishes you a joyous 2012. 

Tips for Keeping your Tree and Wreath Fresh During the Holidays

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 by Sadler Homes

You’ve picked out and decorated your freshly cut Christmas tree, put up your wreaths and other holiday décor around your new home in Hampton, VA. Here are some tips from Sadler Homes for keeping your tree and wreath fresh during the holiday season.

Christmas tree stand – Pick a stand that holds at least a gallon on water. Remember to cut off about an inch from the base of the tree for it to absorb water. Make sure the cut is straight and not crooked in order for it to fit in the stand.

Water, water, water – Water your tree daily to ensure it stays hydrated and healthy. This helps the tree to smell good and stay fresh. Don’t allow the water level to go below the base of your new home in Hampton, VA tree.

Just add water – There’s no need to add soda water, bleach, salt, sugar or aspirin to the water will keep your tree fresher longer, even though you may have heard otherwise.

Safety first – Don’t put your tree close to a heat source. Turn off the lights on your new home in Hampton, VA Christmas tree and that are around your house at night prior to heading to bed. Conduct a safety check to make sure the outlets, wires and power sources are all working properly and aren’t damaged.

Location, location, location – Place your wreath in a cool place and keep it moisturized by sprinkling it with water on a daily basis. If at all possible avoid placing your wreath in direct sunlight and keep it away from heat sources as well.

These are all tips for keeping your tree and wreath fresh. Sadler Homes wishes you and your family a wonder holiday season. 

 

Hot Holiday Gifts for the Last Minute Shopper

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 by Sadler Homes

For those of you who’ve procrastinated or just haven’t found the right gift yet, don’t fret. Sadler Homes recommends these five hot holiday gifts for the last minute shopper that can be put in the stockings or go under the tree.

The Gift of Time – Give the gift of time this holiday season by spending time with your loved ones. You can volunteer, take a daytrip, do something adventurous or simply enjoy quality time together at your new home in Suffolk, VA. This is especially perfect for those friends and relatives you haven’t seen in a while and wish to spend more time with.

Gift Cards and Gift Certificates – These are definitely hot holiday gifts and perfect for any last minute shopper. They work well for those on your list who love a certain store but you don’t know exactly what to get them. Gift cards are available in different price points and can be a pre popular for paid credit card or specific to a store or restaurant. iTunes gift cards are good for those on your holiday shopping list that love to download movies, music or app. Gift certificates for manicures, pedicures, facials and massages are great for the women in your life. Don’t forget to check out Groupon or Living Social for some last minute holiday deals.

Sporting Events and Concerts – If your friend or relative enjoys sports consider purchasing tickets for their favorite Washington, D.C. MLB, NBA, NHL or NFL team. This can be a great get-a-way vacation from your new home in Suffolk, VA. Find out when their favorite band or artist is coming to town and buy tickets for that show.

Amazon Kindle – Who wouldn’t want a Kindle? This gift is hot for those who enjoy reading and are looking to switch over to an e-reading device. The Kindle has great battery life and is ideal for those who travel a lot.

iScarf – The iScarf is a cool scarf that has a pocket for your MP3 player. For those cold days and nights near your new home in Suffolk, VA keep warm with your iScarf while jamming out to your music. 

Simple Holiday Decor Ideas for your New Home

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 by Sadler Homes

The holiday season is upon us. It brings families together from all over and also brings out our creative decorating side. So as you prepare to decorate during this holiday season, Sadler Homes offers these simple holiday décor ideas for your new home in Virginia Beach.

Welcome guests to your home with colorful bells and a festive ribbon tied around your front doorknob. Green and red bells are perfect for Christmas, black, red and green bells are perfect for Kwanza and blue and silver bells are great for Hanukkah.

Don’t have a boring dining room table. Christmas and holiday centerpieces are a simple holiday décor idea to add to your home. They can include arts and crafts, balloons, floral centerpieces and holiday candy centerpieces.

Add holiday themed or colored throw pillows or curtains to spruce up the look of any room in your new home in Virginia Beach, including your bedroom.

A banister or mailbox can act as festive masterpiece. Consider adding lights, garland or ornaments on a ribbon to enhance the look of your banister or mailbox. 

Any downstairs window ledge can serve as a great festive backdrop. Transform your ordinary window ledge to include lights, a vase filled with holiday balls or pine boughs and other holiday trinkets.

Your holiday home décor should also include festive plates, napkins, utensils, stemware and serving dishes. Different colors for your plates, napkins and stemware are very popular for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and New Years Eve. 

An electrifying wreath is sure to bring spark to any room in your new home in Virginia Beach. Infuse the lights you plan on using with the colors in that room. Wrap a string of lights around a wire wreath frame leaving enough slack to reach the plug. You may find an extension cord useful.

These ideas are simple and festive ways to ‘tis the season and deck the halls through your home decorations. Enjoy deciding what you are going to decorate and have a wonderful holiday season.