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One of life’s residential truisms is that too much storage space is never enough. Closets, drawers and garages get crammed full of current, former and forgotten items, and the search for them can resemble a volcanic eruption. But, there are innumerable ways to tame the storage beast, especially in the …
Since we live in an era of never-ending automation, why not sample some of the newest tools or innovative methods to make household chores or processes simpler? Why not indeed? You’ll find indoor and outdoor gadgets, and almost everything in between. Admittedly, some of these gadgets aren’t really “gadgets.” They’re …
In today’s modern life, bedrooms often support more than their original function. They’re for snoozing, of course, but also for lounging, TV watching, catching up with loved ones, reading and, unfortunately, working. Larger bedrooms also contain a separate seating area and spa-like adjoining bathrooms. No matter your bedroom’s size or …
“House cleaning is my favorite activity,” said no one ever. Cleaning the abode is something that must be done on a regular basis, and more than a few of us put it off as long as possible, then panic when the doorbell rings. We all know people whose homes are …
Most of us enter our homes via a side entrance. You know, from the garage. Past a mudroom, laundry room or kitchen. Thankfully these days we’re putting more thought into ergonomics and making every space in our homes as functionally pleasing as possible. Well-designed-and-lit family entries with stash zones for …
If you’re preparing to move from your current home into a new custom Florida home, you might be ready to start a plan for better household organization and storage. Oh, the junk! Stuff you didn’t know you had! Oops, but some of it is important. What do you do with …
You’re ready to build your new custom Florida home, or already are under contract and underway. Yay! Now you must decorate it. Ugh. That’s often the reaction from folks who aren’t into such things, or who’ve never had to tackle the assignment. Choosing paint colors just isn’t on their bucket …
You’re finally committing to the new custom Florida home you want, and your carefully curated wish list contains a number of must-haves for your secret hideaway — A.K.A., the owner’s suite. Go ahead and plan a backyard tree house for the kids, or a pool for party fun. But if …
Many ICI Homes floor plans include what’s traditionally called a bonus room. Also known as a flex space. It’s square footage in a particular floor plan that’s available for use per an ICI Homes customer’s needs. Very often it’s slotted on a plan — you’ll see a large room upstairs …
More and more of us are working at home these days, at least partially or full-time. We still might go to a company office for meetings, or keep office hours there on certain days, but otherwise we’re pounding a laptop at home, and most of us will take that perk …