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The Pantone 2020 Color of the Year
The 2020 Pantone color of the year is Classic Blue (a navy shade). Expect to see home accessories, appliances, accent pieces, and furnishings in this rich, classic hue of blue this year. You might find yourself wearing more blue than in the past (scarves, neckties,...
New Design Trends
We are featured in the January issue of Forsyth Family magazine! Read below! New Year, New Remodel: Lael Homes Explains 2020 Design TrendsBy Denise Heidel For most people, the stroke of midnight on January 1st carries with it a significant amount of pressure. It’s a...
The Myth of Remodeling
Remodeling takes a massive leap of faith. It means trusting that there’s a way to make things better. It’s a plunge into chaos with the belief that things will come together on the other end. With that said, let’s debunk some remodeling myths. Remodeling is Easy...
Home Remodeling Considerations to Avoid Headaches
Home remodels are an exciting phase for any homeowner because they usually mean finally having something that’s felt like it’s been missing from the home. But before you jump too far into the process, there are some things to consider as far as preparation goes that...
A New Kind of Home: Lael Homes
We are featured in the October issue of Forsyth Family magazine! Read below! A New Kind of Home: Lael Homes By Denise Heidel For over 17 years, husband/wife team Andrew and Kelly Lael have worked together as a general contractor/interior designer dynamic-duo...
Renovation Loans with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
Very often, the thing that holds a homeowner back from remodeling, is the fear of affordability. While this is a valid concern, renovation loans are a very real possibility for those who want to make cosmetic changes to their home, or those for whom renovation is a...
What Is It About the Open Floor Plan that People Love?
The open floor plan trend has become such a staple in new construction and remodeling projects — it’s something that homeowners have grown to love. And what’s not to love? Other than reduced privacy and a bit more noise, the open floor plan has way more pros than...
The Best Time of Year for Remodeling
The best time to remodel really boils down to when you’re ready to remodel. The remodeling process can happen in any season, though April through June tend to be the most popular (thus, busiest) months of the year. Let’s look at the options: Winter (January -...
Can You Go a Day without Producing Trash?
This is a really interesting question. If we really considered how much we throw away in the course of a day, we’d be horrified. In 2018, National Geographic shared that the US produced 250 million tons of trash which equated to 4.4 pounds of trash per person and per...