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Packing Up a House With Kids Around

Lennar — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:15 +0000

You’ve researched and hired the movers and set a date. Next up on your to-do list: packing to move. There’s nothing easy about packing up a house. Toss a toddler into the equation and this family milestone can be doubly daunting. How will she cope as you box up her treasures? How do you keep her safe with all the action unfolding? Here are some survival tips when you’re getting ready to move. [Read this article]

Source: www.whattoexpect.com

7 Ideas For A Pet Friendly Interior Design

Lennar — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:37 +0000

Interior design for today’s modern family usually encompasses all family members’ opinions, lifestyles, and tastes. However, one member who may get left out of the designing process is your pet. Whether it’s a scrappy dog, a long haired cat, or a squeaky Guinea Pig – the entire family will reap the rewards with a pet friendly interior design. [Read this article]

Source: www.interiordesignpro.org/blog

6 Master Bathroom Interior Design Ideas

Lennar — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:36 +0000

There are very few places in your home, if any, where you can go that will result in the ultimate escape – where you can feel pampered, revived and rejuvenated. However, the good news is that if you are contemplating a new master bathroom interior design, you can create a paradise within the confines of your own home that will indulge your body and soul with comforting amenities found nowhere else in your home. [Read this article]

Source: www.interiordesignpro.org

Setting Up a New House With Kids

Lennar — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:14 +0000

In case you haven’t noticed, toddlers thrive on the familiar, so imagine how unsettled your little one may feel in strange surroundings as you go about setting up the new house. He may actually be excited when you all arrive, but he’ll likely get a bit homesick in a day or so. You can help him with this tough family change by doing all you can to recreate the space — and the routine — he left behind. The sooner your child feels secure in his new digs, the faster you’ll all come to view your new dwelling as home, sweet home. [Read this article]

Source: www.whattoexpect.com

Heat Your Home Safely and Keep Winter Weather Out

Lennar — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:41 +0000

Heating your home during the winter months can be costly and sometimes challenging. It’s important to heat your home safely while attempting to insulate your family from the winter weather. This article, presented by the American Red Cross, has some good tips for how to keep your home warm and practice safety at the same time. [Read this article]

Source: www.redcross.org

3 Must-Do Mattress Cleaning Tips

Lennar — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:00:46 +0000

Changing your sheets weekly and regularly washing pillows, blankets, and other bedding are important steps in the battle against dust and allergens in the bedroom, but there’s more you can do. It’s also helpful to keep your mattress and box spring clean and odor-free. If you haven’t thought about cleaning your mattress lately, think about this: You probably spend at least six or seven hours there every night. That’s a long time to be somewhere that’s not as clean as it could be. Follow these tips every few months and you’ll rest easier knowing your bed is extra fresh. [Read this article]

Source: lifestyle.msn.com

Keeping Warm for Less

Lennar — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:41 +0000

Keeping warm in the winter months can add an extra expense to your budget. If you feel a shiver each time you open your utility bill, your house may be too cold. More likely, however, you’re paying more than you should to heat it. In either case, you can make changes now that will make your home more comfortable and save you money. [Read this article]

Source: www.thisoldhouse.com

Preparing for a Move With Kids

Lennar — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:00:18 +0000

Preparing your kids before you move can help them transition to their new neighborhood more easily. To you, a new house probably means more space, a better neighborhood, or even a brand-new start (and job). But to your toddler, it means leaving behind a place he knows and loves. To help the family move go as smoothly as possible, keep these tips in mind when you’re preparing. [Read this article]

Source: www.whattoexpect.com

Lennar Is Opening The Door To Homeownership With Tips And Strategies For Tomorrow’s Home Buyers

Lennar — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:12 +0000

Despite the uncertainties of today’s economic environment, there are many people who believe that homeownership is still an important part of their American dream. Unfortunately, for many, serious financial obstacles continue to stand in their way. In an effort to offer assistance to those who aspire one day to own a new home of their own, Lennar has introduced “Project Dream Home” – now being highlighted on the home page of the homebuilder’s Lennar.com site. This comprehensive collection of helpful tips, tools and strategies offers a simple and convenient way for tomorrow’s homeowners to learn how to move forward towards the goal of achieving their dream. Everything’s included: details on why owning a new home is smarter than an older one, and why now is the best time to buy; the benefits of owning vs. renting a home; tips on saving for a down payment; credit repair tips and easy links to credit consulting assistance; and steps to help move beyond a foreclosure, bankruptcy or short sale. Whenever you’re ready, Lennar is here to help. [Click here to visit Project Dream Home on Lennar.com for more information]

Blending the Flat Screen into Your Décor

Lennar — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:00:26 +0000

Televisions are no longer bulky, heavy items stuck in the middle of the living room. In the past we tried to hide TVs using pretty cabinetry, but that resulted with the cabinet becoming the focal point of the room. Now with the new flat screen TVs it is easier to put the focus back on our seating areas for entertaining. Flat screens look nice just hanging simply on the walls, but there are times that you would rather not have the distraction there at all. There are many ways to now camouflage these new flat screens. [Read this article]

Source: www.interiordesignpro.org/blog