Halloween

We won't tell you what staff member this is, but we will tell you to have a safe and happy Halloween. Remember you're never too old to have fun and celebrate!

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Energy Star

One of our Carriage Manor homes is currently undergoing an Energy Star test. Check out the picture of the blower door test. Looks like we passed with flying colors!!

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Great Article

Kitchen odors a problem? We came across a great article on yahoo that shows different ways to get rid of different kitchen odors.
1. Garbage disposal - pour a cup of boiling water through the disposal to clean the blades. Then grind up citrus peels like orange or lemon.
2. Refrigerator - soak a cotton ball in vanilla extract then put it in a little bowl on the lowest open shelf. Remove in a few days when dry.
3. Garbage Can - try simplehuman charcoal filters. They stick to the inside of the can lid and recharge in the sunlight. Simplehuman.com
4. Dishwasher - a half full dishwasher can stink. Run a light rinse with no soap. If the odor persists empty the machine and clean out the filters and parts in the bottom.
5. Stove - turn on the range hood before turning on the burner. Also regularly clean your range hood filter.


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Open House

This is the last weekend to check out our open house in Numidia. The home is 1,500 square feet with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two car garage and a full basement. It's located in the Countryside Development. We will be there from 12-3 on Saturday and Sunday!


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Some great design ideas

We've been searching for a good blog topic and since it's spring we were stuck. Do we cover great vacation getaways or gardening or outdoor activities? We decided on some bedroom design tips from Better Homes and Gardens. Since it is early spring, the weather can still be a tad finicky so why not get the inside of your home ready for spring! We found 10 bedroom design tips we'd like to share with you. We'll include the website for picture reference.
http://www.remodelingcenter.com/bedroom/solutions/bedroom-design-tips/

10. Use Color and Pattern to Create a Mood
The tip suggests to try different colors, not necessarily stay neutral. If you want to wake up cheerful they suggest something from the warm side of the color wheel, maybe bright yellow or red. You can add style with fabric and wallpaper. Toile and floral are suggested for a romantic feel while checks, plaids and stripes impose order.

9. Make the Headboard a Focal Point
A shaped and upholstered headboard draws the eye and can be comfortable to lean against. The article suggests using artwork above the headboard if the headboard is traditional. Canopies and curtains can create a feeling of luxury or privacy

8. Indulge in Beautiful Bedding
Remember: 100% cotton sheets will soften with washing and will let the body breathe. Cotton blends tend to wrinkle less, but according to the article won't be as soft or breathable. They recommend pima, Egyptian or Supima cotton.

7. Dress Windows for Privacy and Style
Window treatments can help dress the rooms overall style. The article states that swagged and gathered drapes communicate romance and elegance. Roman shades are tailored and sophisticated. Shutter convey casual cottage style.

6. Furnish for Comfort and Function
Identify the essentials. The article uses the following examples, if you have a built in closet a dresser may not be necessary and could make room for comfortable chairs or a chaise. If you have reading material before bed put a desk or table by the bed instead of the usual nightstand.

5. Plan for Good Bedroom Lighting
If you read in bed, reading lamps are essential. Lamp style sconces mounted to the wall in smaller bedrooms allows for a smaller bedside table.

4. Organize Your Closets
Organize clothing by season and color. Use a single type of hanger: wood or plastic.

3. Create a Master Suite
Use color, fabrics and motifs to unify connecting bedroom and bath spaces so they create a suite. Both spaces will feel larger as a result.

2. Create a Kid Style
Furnish a room so it can grow with the child. Invest in a bed, dresser, nightstand and desk with staying power. Use color themes and accessories that can change easily as the child grows.

1. Pamper Your Guests
To make guest feel welcome provide them with amenities that will make them feel like the space is their own.

Open Houses

We will be hosting two open houses on Saturday and Sunday from 12-3 for the next couple weekends. Our showcase home in Riverside is open as well as a new showcase home in Numidia. If you would like more information or directions visit our website: http://www.carriagemanor.com

Open houses

We're having two open houses today. One in Riverside and one in Numidia. Both run from 12 to 3 and will be open tomorrow as well. Directions can be found on our website. We hope to see you today! (or tomorrow)


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Open house!

We're having an open house this Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 3 at 28 Twilight Lane in Numidia. See our website for directions and stop by and visit us.


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February

2010 arrived quickly and it seems as though things haven't slowed down yet. We're hoping the new year is finding you well. We realize our posts have not been as up to date as they should be and we hope to address that this year.