by Macatawa Homes | Dec 3, 2019 | Home Design, Maintenance
The home buying process begins long before you start looking at new home listings online. One of the first steps in the home buying process is getting a handle on your finances and understanding your credit. Here are our top five things to do to improve your credit...
by Macatawa Homes | Nov 26, 2019 | Home Design, Maintenance
Yes, you can build a home in winter! Among the many unsolicited opinions that one will receive, when discussing the possibility of building a new home, is that you should not have a home built in the winter months. If you can’t get the structure up with the roof on by...
by Macatawa Homes | Nov 19, 2019 | Home Design, Maintenance
Fall is gone, and winter is coming! ;-D Part 2 projects that can help prevent annoyance headaches next spring. Winterize your lawnmower or tractor Before your mower takes its yearly time off, take a few minutes to prevent springtime issues. Moisture inside an...
by Macatawa Homes | Nov 14, 2019 | Home Design, Maintenance
It’s cold outside is your house prepared for winter? Here is part 1 of our suggestions to help your home weather the winter storm. West Michigan is known for many things, including its kraft Beer, shopping, the Lake Michigan lakeshore, Grand Valley State...
by Macatawa Homes | Oct 8, 2019 | Home Design, Maintenance
Yes, if you want to ensure the value and comfort for years to come. We are guessing you already knew that, but like a lot of us, it doesn’t mean we always keep up on our new home maintenance. The downside of that can be decreased value and expenses for repairs;...
by Macatawa Homes | Aug 19, 2019 | Home Design, Maintenance
Insulation and R-Value matter just not as much as you think. Choosing the right insulation with the proper R-Value is essential. However, any insulation material is worthless without thoughtful preparation through air sealing. You do this with a caulk gun and spray...
