At Mike Blake Custom Homes we are ready for the beautiful spring season! After a long, dark winter, spring’s bright sun and warm winds are, well, a breath of fresh air. The only downside? All that sunshine spotlights your leaf-filled gutters, cracked sidewalks and the dead plants in last year’s flower beds. With spring around […]
Super Bowl LIII
On February 3, 2019 Super Bowl LIII is scheduled to take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Whether your team is participating or not, most Americans will be watching. If you are hosting a Super Bowl party here are some tips to help make your Big Game Celebration run smoothly. Be aware of food allergies. An […]
Choosing A Builder
When someone decides to build a custom home, it is not a decision that is minor. Many hours of thought and mental and verbal deliberation have already taken place. With so many home builders in operation, choosing a builder can be difficult? Conventional wisdom says that one ought to receive bids from three different builders. […]
Curiosity and Questions
New homeowners naturally have a curiosity and questions when building a custom home. To prevent surprises and delays get your answers from the top. There are many things homeowners can do to keep their building project running smoothly. Number one is to make all product choices in a timely manner, but another key action is […]
Outdoor Lighting Terms
Outdoor Lighting Terms In this post, we will learn some outdoor lighting terms with a definition and then how it applies to outdoor lighting. Our outdoor lighting terms are: Wattage Lumens Lux CFL LED Wattage Definition: The watt (symbol: W) is a unit of power. In the International System of Units (SI), it is defined […]
What’s Cooking?
Five Top Trends for 50+ Kitchens Whether you are a treadmill-tromping active adult or an older senior with limited mobility, there are new ways of thinking about the kitchen. The kitchen is arguably the most important room in the home, everyone wants to know, “What’s Cooking?” For the new-home shopper of any age, it remains […]
Island Features
THESE FIVE ISLAND FEATURES ARE TRENDING IN KITCHEN DESIGN Kitchen islands are one of the most popular and useful design elements in the kitchen sphere. Homeowners can take this popular element to a different level integrating several island designs like waterfall countertops, under-counter appliances, and hidden charging stations. Here’s a list of elements to consider […]
Kitchen Design Tips
The way to anyone’s heart is through the stomach, kitchens are usually the busiest place in most homes. Here are 15 Kitchen Design Tips to keep in mind when designing your dream kitchen. 15 Kitchen Design Tips 1. Eliminate wasted steps. Think about how and where you use items. Store breakfast foods and bowls near […]
Kitchen Counter Intelligence
Kitchen Counter Intelligence Which of today’s best-selling countertop materials to choose for your new home? Here’s a short buyer’s guide. Countertops have a lot to do with how pleasant your kitchen is to use and how easy it is to maintain. They also play a big part in the first impression the space makes on […]
Inset Appliances
This week’s blog post is continuing the theme of kitchen design and focusing on appliances. If you haven’t been following along, you can visit our Facebook page and our blog archive to catch up. What are Flush Inset Appliances and how can they help you in your dream home design? Flush Inset Appliances Flush Inset […]