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Helpful DIY Resources

When it comes to home improvement homeowners often find themselves wanting to do the project themselves to reduce the cost of either buying or hiring someone to do the job for them. Some homeowners who are handy with a tool may know exactly what to do, but for those who may be less handy or a first-timer referring to the right resources will make the project easier. Here are a few good resources to aid you in your DIY projects:... Read More »


Unusual Homes for Sale

Are you tired of looking at houses that give off the feeling like you’ve seen them before? Well here at Cypress Homes we understand your feelings and that’s why we offer custom home building available to you. If you are looking for that home that separates you from other homeowners this list of unusual homes for sale in the U.S. is for you.... Read More »


Tips for Building Your New Deck

As you already know from our previous post, summer is just right around the corner and what better way to enjoy it than with a new deck. Just imagine what fun you can have with that new deck. Just like everything else that you build following certain steps or tips will help you out in the long run. Here are a few tips that we have come up with to help you build that deck.... Read More »


5 Cost Effective Ways to Make Your Home worth More!

The housing market today is a tough, but in recent months it has turned around and things are looking up. More homes are being sold and prices and are on a slight upward path. As a seller in today’s market and in any market you want to get the most out of home so here are 10 easy ways to make your home worth more!... Read More »


5 Buildings in Disguise

Have you ever wished you could disappear? Or maybe just your home so those annoying neighbors would stop bugging you. Well thanks to these ingenious designs, now you can. Here are 5 buildings that virtually disappear into their surroundings.... Read More »


10 Tips for Home Safety

Did you know that the month of May is Building Safety Month? Each week, safety tips and information on each of these specific areas will be covered: Energy and Green Building, Disaster Safety and Mitigation, Fire Safety and Awareness, and Backyard Safety. Fire Safety and Awareness is the focus for this week of May 21-27. Here are 10 tips to remember for Fire Safety and Awareness:... Read More »


Cool Your Home Without Melting Your Wallet!

5 Easy ways to save money and keep your home cool this summer! Everyone wants to keep their home cool during the summer months, but always dread the expensive electric bills that fallow. Here are five ways to help keep your home and your family cool this summer while saving some cold hard cash.... Read More »


Space Saving Tips for Your Home

It never seems like there is enough space in your home for all of your things. Finding new ways to create space can not only keep you and your family organized, but it can also make your home feel and look much bigger! Here are just a few space saving ideas to keep your home and life clutter free.... Read More »


Build Homes that “Pinterest” You

Are you trying to find new and exciting ideas for your beautiful new home and don’t know where to look? Pinterest is a new and increasingly popular website that allows you too look at exciting and fun ways to better your life. This post will explain how to get get a Pinterest page, how to navigate through the site and how to use Pinterest to build your dream home!... Read More »


How to Prevent Mold from Growing in Your Home

You hear about it on TV, the news, and maybe even your neighbors. Mold is a problem that no one wants to have. Once it infests a home, it is very expensive to clean up. To make matters worse, many home insurance companies are denying mold claims. Health costs can also be a problem. Mold causes strong allergic reactions in many people. If the mold level is high enough in the home, or if those exposed have vulnerable immune systems (e.g. children, elderly), it can also cause neurological effects. Because of all these things a mold infestation can cause the value of your home or building to drop tremendously. If it is not cleaned properly through expensive remediation efforts, it may not even be inhabitable. Here are a few things you should know about mold as well as how to prevent it in your home.... Read More »


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