Color can play up or play down architecture, create a positive experience and more. Here’s how to put it to work for you We all want our homes to provide comfort and ease. And something instinctual tells us that color — whether a can of paint, a bright new patterned rug, maybe that sun-drenched painting…
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8 Simple Steps to an Incredibly Productive Day
Need to complete a major task in a short period of time? Here’s how to work smarter AND harder in one incredible burst. Say you need to complete a major project or tackle a task you’ve been putting off. Or maybe you desperately need to crank out a ton of work in a short period…
How to install hardwood floors by Atlas Homes
Installing hardwood flooring is very much like putting a puzzle together. There are three main installation methods. These are nail-down installation, glue-down installation, and floating installation. It is assumed that you have a level subfloor that is wood for nail-down installation. Glue-down and floating installations can usually be done on both wood and concrete subfloors,…
Enlarging your existing home with new design
In his own words: Well, Houston is just too hot for any hearth. Here, the kitchen is the heart of the home, and design is starting to reflect that.” It’s no secret that a lot of valuable family time is spent around a dining table. , a custom home design firm in Cypress — believes…
“Eat Green” It is both environmentally and economically friendly to “Eat Green” Atlas Green Homes
The choices we make about what we eat each day really can have some major environmental consequences. It’s easy to forget about the energy, water, chemicals and effort used to produce everyday food items like chocolate bars, soft drink or a packet of chips. Not to mention the fuel burnt getting these items to you….
20 Easy Ways to Modernize Your Outdated Kitchen by Atlas Homes
Is a full-on kitchen remodel out of the question? Not to worry — you can still give the busiest room in your home a makeover so it looks a little less 1970s and a little more fabulous. Read on for 20 savvy ideas that’ll help you modernize your kitchen. 1. Swap out hardware Old cabinets can get a…
Atlas, 203K, San Antonio, Austin, Houston,
Some examples of what cannot be done under a Limited 203(k), thus requiring a Full 203(k) loan are: – Major rehabilitation or major remodeling, such as the relocation of a load-bearing wall; – New construction (including room additions); – Repair of structural damage; – Repairs requiring detailed drawings or architectural exhibits; – Landscaping or similar…
The Renovation Revolution: 203K And HomeStyle Mortgage Loans
You can get a mortgage to buy a house and fix it up at the same time using the same loan. Many of the existing homes that are listed for sale in today’s markets, are functionally obsolete because they are older and don’t have the amenities today’s buyers are looking for in a home. And…
What Atlas Homes Plans and Permits Can Do For You
What Atlas Homes Plans and Permits Can Do For You A summary of how we can help you: Custom Home Plans: The aforementioned service of providing excellent custom home plans is, of course, our specialty here at Atlas Green Homes. Our house plans are affordable, drawn to your specific tastes, and can be completed with…
Environmentally-friendly construction
Every time a home is renovated, new materials are added — any of which may reduce the indoor air quality and cause environmental problems both in the short and long term. Carefully selecting the right construction materials can help to minimize or eliminate these problems. Volatile organic compounds, or VOC’s, are increasingly being found to…