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There’s a lot to consider when you’re planning your custom mountain cabin. From lot selection to long-term resale value or designing your custom home, it’s easy to get lost in the details.Not every one of those details is interesting, but each one is important. When you get to the fine points of floor plan, furnishings, and aesthetics, though, that’s where …
Recently my husband and I had some unfortunate luck when our gas stove stopped working. We have been big fans of cooking with gas since we have been together. We both like to cook so a suitable cooktop is necessary for us to be fed and happy. During this same time, I happened to be reading the book, “How Not …
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and some are experiencing the post-holiday blahs leaving them feeling not so lovely. During this time of the year, most are receiving less than ideal weather, keeping them indoors so why not use this time to assess your or your family’s needs and show your home some love? At Kaizen Homes we’ve made …
It’s that magical time of year and let’s give ourselves some credit for making it extra magical this year – Santa can only do so much, right? We all know the best holiday decorators never forget to include the following obligatory ingredients for a shimmering, shining, magical holiday season including: CANDLES – yea, give us the real stuff! Not …
Your Home can Provide Good Indoor Air AND Life Quality “Indoor air pollutants is estimated to cause thousands of cancer deaths and hundreds of thousands of respiratory health problems each year.” On average, most people spend about 90% of their time indoors and the air quality within the walls surrounding those people is proving to be more dangerous than …
Building a new home in the Asheville area can be an overwhelming process, especially if it’s your first time. The sheer number of decisions—from small details such as what color switch plates—to the bigger details like which direction your home should face. Kaizen Homes wants to let you in on an important secret: good custom builders follow their client’s lead. …
