Blog Entries - 2013
Posted on: December 1, 2013
Tags: Home Design Tips
If you consider yourself a major wine enthusiast, where you're going to store your wine collection may play a major role in the design you choose for your custom home. And if you're just a casual enthusiast, you may like the idea of having a nice area to
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Posted on: December 1, 2013
When someone visits your home, the first thing they do is come in through the front door. Once they're inside, the entryway is the area they see before anything else. Because this part of your house sets the tone for the rest of it, the entryway should have a
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Posted on: December 1, 2013
Tags: Home Design Ideas
Fun and games aren't something that should just be limited to kids. Instead, this is the type of thing that your entire family should be able to enjoy together. Playing games is a great way for everyone to genuinely enjoy spending quality time with each
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Posted on: December 1, 2013
Even in houses where there is a lot going on in terms of the design, individual rooms still have a focal point. This is the area of the room that commands the most attention. If you're in the process of planning a custom home and want to come up with the
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Posted on: December 1, 2013
When you wake up in the morning, there's nothing better than being able to start the day by enjoying a hot cup of coffee or tea. While it may be as little as ten minutes before your phone starts ringing or one of your children needs your attention right away,
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Posted on: October 28, 2013
Tags: Home Design Ideas
Do you love to travel? While traveling really is an activity that can give you a whole new outlook on life, after having an adventure in a place that's completely new, it's always nice to come back home and be in familiar surroundings. But just because you're
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Posted on: October 28, 2013
A significant percentage of homeowners agree that it's nice to have a formal living room. The reason so many people have or want this room in their house is because when guests are over, it's very nice to have a room where you can properly host them. That
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Posted on: October 28, 2013
Tags: Home Design Ideas
When you're in the process of designing your custom home, there are a lot of things that you need to think about and evaluate. While this process is very rewarding, it does seem like you have to constantly make decisions. Because it's possible for that to get
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Posted on: October 3, 2013
Tags: Home Design Tips
Having children is a very rewarding experience. That being said, any parent will admit that the joy of raising children isn't without challenges. One challenge that parents across the world have to figure out is how to handle the excess energy their kids
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Posted on: October 3, 2013
There's a lot that goes into designing a great custom home. Because there are so many details to iron out, most people choose to start with the basics like bedrooms, bathrooms and how large they want their kitchen to be. While it does make sense to start with
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Posted on: October 3, 2013
According to the Daily Mail, the average mother spends five months of her life doing laundry. Since laundry is one of those things that just has to get done, a lot of people actually dread it. However, even though there are plenty of activities that are more
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Posted on: October 3, 2013
When it comes to selecting a floor pattern, you don't have to limit yourself to just one. Because the specific room where a floor is being added and how many people regularly walk through that room are both factors that should be taken into consideration, it
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Posted on: September 9, 2013
What's the most underutilized space in the majority of homes? Although that question is a bit subjective, it's hard to argue with the answer being the attic. The reason the attic works so well as an answer is because so many people simply fill it with junk
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Posted on: September 9, 2013
Tags: Home Design Tips
If you're planning on having a custom home built, you've probably spent a lot of time thinking about exactly what you want. One of the areas where you've likely focused a lot of attention is on your kitchen. The reason is that for most people, the kitchen
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Posted on: September 9, 2013
One of the great things about choosing to have a custom home built is you have control over the floor plan. If you're in the process of ironing out the details of the floor plan you want, you may be deciding whether to go with an open or closed plan. In case
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Posted on: September 9, 2013
If a friend or family member comes to visit you, they're probably going to be so happy to see you and spend time with you that they wouldn't mind sleeping on your couch for the duration of their stay. However, just because a guest is fine with accommodations
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Posted on: August 19, 2013
If you're planning on having a home built, it's important to understand that not all builders hold themselves to the same standards. To get an idea of some of the ways homebuilders may cut corners, let's go over three different examples right now:
Pressuring
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Posted on: August 19, 2013
Tags: Home Design Ideas
One of the best things about opting for a custom home is you get to build a house that you truly love. Instead of starting your house hunt with lots of big plans, only to end up settling for a place that doesn't have many of the features you wanted, going the
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Posted on: August 19, 2013
Tags: Home Design Tips
If you decide that you want a custom home built, there will be quite a few decisions you'll need to make during this process. Although that may sound stressful, since those decisions are all related to having the perfect home built for you and your family,
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Posted on: August 13, 2013
If you're planning on having a custom home built, one decision you'll need to make is whether or not you want your home to include a basement. If you're interested in this idea but aren't fully convinced it's the right fit for your family, let's go over
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Posted on: July 17, 2013
According to Remodeling Magazine, a recent rise in home prices means the average homeowner gets back 61% of what they spent on remodeling when they sell their house. Even if you don't have any plans to sell your home in the near future, if you want to ensure
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Posted on: July 17, 2013
Tags: Home Design Tips
If you want the type of backyard that allows you to invite friends and family over for a great time, here are three tips for creating exactly that style of space:
It All Starts with a Great Porch or Deck
A porch or deck with ample room is the
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Posted on: July 17, 2013
If you're in the market for a new home and are thinking about enlisting the services of a custom home builder, find out exactly why you'll be very happy with that decision:
Not Needing to Settle
Regardless of the specific option you choose,
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Posted on: July 17, 2013
Most homeowners know of at least one renovation they want to make. And while it's not uncommon for many homeowners to think about tackling that renovation, there are actually quite a few reasons why that's almost never a good idea. To see exactly why it's
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Posted on: May 22, 2013
Summer is here! And as the weather gets warmer, we seek the outdoors, entertaining and spending more time on an outdoor deck. With the availability and affordability of pressure treated wood, decks and outdoor living arrangements have become
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Posted on: April 17, 2013
During one time or another we have all lost a special person or pet we loved very dearly. After our loss, many times we wish to remember that special person or pet by creating a memento; either garden, a tree, or stone marker placed somewhere in
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Posted on: April 9, 2013
Take a look at these photos from a fantastic basement remodel just completed by Cullen Brothers. This kitchenette/bar area featured cherry cabinets with mocha pencil glaze, granite counter tops, z-30 stainless steel backsplash, polished chrome light
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Posted on: April 1, 2013
We are very excited to release a new version of our popular Carolina floor plan and it's a beauty! Take note of some of these exciting new features: reversing the kitchen and family room – making the kitchen more accessible from the
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Posted on: March 23, 2013
Spring is just around the corner! It is time to spruce up the exterior of your home and there’s not a better way to spruce up the exterior than by creating some outdoor living space. Whether it be a porch, patio, deck, or gazebo outdoor living
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Posted on: March 3, 2013
Thinking of remodeling a room in your home? Well, the number one area clients choose to remodel is the kitchen. But remodeling a kitchen can be an exhaustive and frustrating. It is one of the most commonly used areas in the home and during
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Posted on: February 24, 2013
Nothing is more appealing on the front of a home than a covered porch. Porches also combine both form and function – providing than warm and inviting feeling that says welcome home in conjunction with preventing leaks and a sun baked, faded front
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Posted on: February 18, 2013
Tags: Home Design Tips
Are you tired of those mildew stained grout lines in your shower or around your bath tub? Are you also tired of countless hours of trying to clean and scrub away the unsightly mildew stains? Well some good news! – There is a new grout
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Posted on: February 12, 2013
Tags: Home Design Tips
Ahhh, finally summer is here! Hello green grass, bright tulips, and red roses. Say goodbye to road salt, snow, and cold temperatures! With summer, one area which commands our attention is our yard. We all want that perfect, plush, and
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Posted on: February 8, 2013
Cullen Brothers is pleased to announce the release of our latest floor plan the Athena II. This plan is a slightly larger version of our very popular Athena I which released in 2005 and entered into the Northern Kentucky Cavalcade of
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Posted on: February 8, 2013
Take a look at the new advertisement Cullen Brothers is about to run in various magazines. This ad focuses on one of the many differences between Cullen Brothers and their competitors – egg shell vs. flat paint. Many of the builders and
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Posted on: February 6, 2013
The Northern Kentucky Parade of Homes is coming this fall to Saylor Woods Subdivision in Independence Kentucky. This beautiful subdivision is located off of Kelete Road in Kenton County just off of KY 16. Cullen Brothers is actively looking for a
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Posted on: February 4, 2013
Are you moving or selling your current home? With today’s residential real estate market still tight and very competitive here are a couple of videos providing tips to help you sell faster. Typically it is the little and inexpensive things
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Posted on: February 4, 2013
In this video are some common household plumbing problems which can be easily fixed yourself without the assistance of a plumber. Click here to see if any of the information is of
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Posted on: January 29, 2013
Compact fluorescent light bulbs or CFL’s as they are more commonly referred are the light bulbs which are fluorescent and look like a cork screw. They will screw into a standard light socket and their use has become increasingly popular as a
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Posted on: January 27, 2013
Being remodeling contractors we are in and out of a lot of homes and we see firsthand how Television tip over’s can be a real threat to children. This is especially true with the ever increasing size of our televisions. What’s really
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Posted on: January 25, 2013
John Cullen with Cullen Brothers talking about trends in the home building industry while at the Cincinnati Home and Garden Show. If building or remodeling wouldn’t a bar like this look fantastic in your basement?
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Posted on: January 13, 2013
Seller receives 168 bids on house for sale in Washington DC. The housing market is finally making a comeback which is great news to all of us who have realized the American dream and have so much invested in homeownership!
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