by Sean | Oct 17, 2013 | Accreditation, Aging In Place, Recognition, Universal Design
Living Stone Construction’s President, Sean Sullivan, and the Principal of ID.ology Interior Design, Laura Sullivan, recently traveled to Charlotte and completed the four-day CAPS course seminar and received accreditation in doing so. By completing this course, Sean and Laura are now considered Certified Aging-In-Place Specialists (CAPS), meaning they are well versed and obtain the necessary skills essential to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry: home modifications for the aging-in-place.
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by Sean | Oct 3, 2013 | News
Owning a home is the most valued long-term investment most Americans ever make. And owning your home is much more than a material asset, homeownership builds a sense of stability, pride, accomplishment and peace of mind. So protecting your home—and your loved ones that live in it—is a top priority for most families.
During Crime Prevention Month in October, here are some tips from the National Crime Prevention Council (ncpc.org) to keep your home and your family safe from crime.
Inside your home:
by Sean | Oct 2, 2013 | Construction, Construction & Design
About ID.ology Interior Design: ID.ology Interior Design is an award winning, full service, Interior Design firm specializing in design for new construction and renovation. ID.ology guides clients through the, sometimes daunting, venture of building a new home or renovating. Hand in hand with you, the builder, architect, superintendents and subcontractors, ID.ology works cohesively to achieve the best collaborative service. Our goal is that this exciting journey will exceed your expectations as well as create a beautiful, quality, home to fit your budget. How the process and relationships work: ID.ology begins the design process by collaborating with you and your design/build team to create and finalize your home plans. The team is made up of your builder, designer, architect, superintendents, energy raters, subcontractors and vendors. Once the plans are complete, we move through each phase of construction to assist you with the hundreds ofnecessary selections and decisions to complete your home. There are several distinct phases of the building and selection process. ID.ology will guide you through each phase with care and consideration of your vision, budget, life and family. When interior and exterior selections and decisions are made, ID.ology governs the communication between all parties to ensure everything is ordered and implemented according to your full vision. ID.ology will conduct and lead a “rough-in walkthrough” for each project to design the HVAC, plumbing, gas, lighting and electrical layouts. Placement of registers, switches, outlets, fixtures, etc. is especially important with regard to ease of use and the visual aspect of your home. This walkthrough is done in collaboration with the builder, superintendent, and the associated trades to determine placement of rough-in components, and prepare necessary drawings. (more…)
by Sean | Sep 26, 2013 | Building Green, Green Building, News
Managing moisture in and around your home is one of the most important things you can do to ensure its longevity, make it comfortable to live in, and prevent damage to its contents.
The National Association of Home Builders’ MyHome Press has published a handbook for home owners, “Home Maintenance Made Easy,” and the excerpt below contains helpful advice on how to control your home’s moisture.
High Performance Home Benefits
New high performance homes incorporate the latest building science principles to control temperature and humidity, maintain indoor air quality and increase energy efficiency. Although your home may not include all of the latest air-sealing, ventilation, and moisture-management technology, you will be more comfortable in your home and it will last longer it you do everything possible to manage moisture. This includes replacing filters, controlling humidity, and—when outside air is cool and dry—allowing fresh air into your home.
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by Sean | Sep 10, 2013 | News
As House and Senate lawmakers consider slashing tax breaks as part of their tax reform process, they should listen to the voters who put them in office and they will hear a loud and clear message: Americans overwhelmingly believe the mortgage interest deduction is an important middle-class tax provision that is worth keeping. The latest poll documenting this strong belief is a United Technologies/National Journal Congressional Connection Poll conducted in July 2013.
When the surveyed adults were asked how important it is to keep the mortgage interest deduction for people who own homes, 61 percent of respondents said it was “very important,” and an additional 25 percent said it was “somewhat important.”
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