Looking for some great BIG home ideas? You’re in luck. Next weekend, October 13-14th, the Great Big Home & Leisure Show returns to the Capital Clubhouse in Waldorf, MD. The Great Big Home Show is Southern Maryland’s largest home show event, and this year the event will feature special guest Matt Muenster, the host
New Homes Guide Went to Beijing!
We’re all abuzz here at New Homes Guide today. Long & Foster Realtors Kira Lopez and Nancy Song joined a small group from Long & Foster to man the Long & Foster booth at the 2012 Beijing International Property Expo in China. Prior to their trip, Kira and Nancy asked for New Homes Guide’s list
Add That Personal Touch to Your Home
We recently came across a fantastic, easy-to-use tool that will help you add your personal touch—and unique style—to your home. Daltile offers an exciting online Mosaic Pattern Designer that lets you fully personalize tile mosaics for your flooring project, kitchen backsplash and so much more. Simply select your canvas size, pattern and one of several
Is Your Home Ready for Its Close-Up?
As you search for your new home, chances are you’re also thinking about selling your current home. Showcasing your home to impress potential buyers can be challenging, but we can help. Here are some tips to help you successfully stage your home and WOW your potential buyers: Cut the Clutter: Remove unnecessary furniture and accessories.
What the heck is a GALA, anyway?
On September 20, 2012, new home builders, developers, architects, as well as sales, marketing, merchandising and advertising professionals in the metropolitan Washington area will come together to celebrate GALA. You may be wondering, what the heck a “GALA” is and what it has to do with your new home search. The GALA (Great American Living
Happy Labor Day!
As you prep for the final cookouts of the season, everyone here at New Homes Guide would like to wish you and yours a happy and safe Labor Day weekend! No big BBQ plans? There are plenty of open houses and house hunting to enjoy on your day off. Check out all the latest new
4 Great Reasons to Buy New
Deciding where and exactly which home to buy can be a challenge, but deciding whether to buy a new home or a used home is pretty simple (if you ask us). Here are 4 great reasons homebuyers just like you are choosing to buy new: 1. Have It Your Way With a new home, you
Seven Easy Ways to Save on Your Water Bill This Summer
While the thought of conserving water might feel like mission impossible during the 90-degree+ days we’ve been “enjoying” these last few months, cutting back just a bit will not only help the environment, but will also save you money on your water bill. Here’s how you can save: Check your faucets, hose bibs, toilets, etc.
We’re Going Way Back
Did you know that the very first issue of New Homes Guide was printed in January 1975?! We’ve spent some time in our archives dusting off some old covers and look what we discovered… Hard to believe it’s been almost 40 years! To see more fun cover art over the years, check out our Facebook
Pick a Color, Any Color
Looking to add a little color to your home? We all know that the perfect color can turn a drab room into a fab room, but sometimes choosing the right one can be as daunting as getting your kids to eat all their vegetables. Now there’s help. Sherwin Williams has a new online tool called
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