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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 …
For most of us, it’s easy to toss, recycle or donate duplicate household furnishings, old kids’ toys and clothing we no longer wear or need. But how about those boxes of vacation photos (taken with actual cameras)? Physical vestiges from former careers such as uniforms? The Mothers or Fathers Day …
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 …
It’s impossible to keep any home clean 100 percent of the time. Homes are made to be lived in, and messes happen more often than not. Add multiple residents, kids of all ages, their friends, pets and a busy at-home social calendar, and you have a recipe for grunge, grime …
So you’re designing a new custom Florida home — or compiling a wish list for one — and most of your attention is rightfully going to interior living spaces. You’ll spend the most time inside and your floorplan should be as comfortable as you like it. But don’t neglect the …
Moving is expensive, time-consuming and frustrating, even if you’re excited about your new custom Florida home. It’s a massive undertaking that requires weeks, if not months of planning, and there’s almost always one or two last-minute crises to sour moods and disrupt timing. But one thing you usually can ace …
In the market for a new custom Florida home but uncertain what it should be? That’s a common conundrum in today’s home-buying market, where blended families, multi-generational families, retirees and younger generations all have different needs and priorities. It’s also a question that’s always relevant. Older folks have long ditched …
We all know Florida is one of the world’s great vacation destinations. And not simply for the attractions hub of Orlando, or those hundreds of miles of shoreline on both coasts. The entire state is a draw for visitors of all sorts thanks to its climate, bountiful natural resources, recreational …
Being able to decide when you want to move, has it perks. Your reasons for doing so may vary, but usually you’re not at the mercy of an employer’s timetable, extenuating circumstances, or anyone else’s timetable or circumstances. The beauty of having a choice means that you can wait until …