Palouse Living, March 2020

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Palouse Living is an advertising supplement of the Lewiston Tribune and Moscow-Pullman Daily News

DECOR IDEAS TO GIVE HOMES A FRESH LOOK THIS SPRING

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lmost every part of America has some extreme weather to contend with - whether it’s hurricanes in the south or tornado alley in the midwest. But even if you’re lucky enough to live in a state that isn’t prone to frequent natural disasters, having a house that can stand up to the worst nature has to offer still has its benets.

One of the best disasterresilient materials on the market is insulated concrete forms (ICFs) from Nudura. The material can be used instead of wood for superior strength, safety and durability against extreme weather conditions. It also offers lower utility costs over the lifespan of your home.

Here are just some of the reasons to consider building your next home with disaster-resilient ICFs: 1. Fire protection: Concrete is tougher and less ammable than wood, so if there

is a re, you and your family will be much safer in an ICF home. Non-toxic, reretardant expanded polystyrene foam provides a re protection rating of up to four hours.

2. Wind resistance: ICF homes can withstand winds of up to 250 miles per hour, or an F4 tornado. In fact, a home that used Nudura ICFs was still standing in Florida after Hurricane Michael.

This technology means even the strongest windstorm is unlikely to cause cold drafts, so you can enjoy a more comfortable indoor climate and will spend less on heating your home.

3. Climate change: We’re increasingly feeling the effects of climate change, and this means more wildres, oods and other natural disasters. When you build with ICFs, you can rest easy, as steelreinforced solid concrete cores ensure that your family, belongings and home are safe and secure in almost any situation.

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Custom home-buying tips for first timers ven considering being able to design your own custom home is an exciting prospect. Whether you’re ready to take the plunge or just exploring your options, here are tips to keep in mind.

Know what you’re signing up for.

Building a custom home is a signicant undertaking and a major life decision. It’s a big commitment in terms of time, money and energy. While this shouldn’t scare you away from your dream home, it’s important to know what you’re getting into. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with the kids or busy caring for an ailing parent, it may be best to start this later.

Hire the right professionals. You may be a DIY pro, but this isn’t a project you want to take on yourself, even partly. Key professionals you’ll need to work with include an architect, plumber, electrician and more. Consider also working with a designer who can help with the interiors to make sure the space is as functional as it is beautiful. Do your research to nd quality pros - this isn’t the time to skimp on labor.

Think about furniture layout early.

While it may seem a bit premature to start decorating your living room before the foundation is laid, knowing how you’ll want to use and lay out each room can help you during the building and design process.

For example, you can save time and money down the line when you know from the getgo you’ll want a window seat and two large couches to face the replace.

Know where to save and spend. Costs can

quickly add up, so it’s important for you to decide early on what matters most to you, and what’s worth investing in. You can always upgrade your ooring or cabinetry, but you can never change the foundation.

Build your home to last longer and perform better with innovative building materials like insulated custom forms (ICFs) from Nudura. This alternative to wood framing can withstand re and high winds and provides superior insulation, leading to signicant savings on your energy bills year after year.

Prepare for the unexpected. Building a new home is a process, and you can minimize stress by embracing that it will be unpredictable and can change throughout the journey. Plan for things like weather delays and higher costs. The unexpected can also lead to positive changes in your plans.

For example, you might come across a new ooring material that’s more eco-friendly, or a smart home automation system might hit the market and you’ll want to integrate it into the design. Be exible.

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Decor ideas to give homes a fresh look this spring

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pring is a season of rejuvenation, and that spirit of renewal can take hold inside a home.

Warm weather and longer hours of daylight make spring a perfect time to imagine a home’s interior design in a new light. The following are a handful of decor ideas that may inspire homeowners to give their homes an entirely new look this spring.

• Wallpaper: Wallpaper fell out of favor years ago, but new styles that aren’t so heavily patterned can make for

wonderful additions to any room. Largescale prints can give a room a whole new feel without giving homeowners or their guests the impression that they have stepped back in time. A simple, mural-style oral wallpaper on the walls surrounding a table in a breakfast nook can bring nature inside.

• Pastel colors: Nothing embodies the spring quite like pastel colors. If colorful, bright owers dot the garden in the backyard, homeowners can bring those uplifting pastels inside by painting an accent wall or even adding some brightly colored accent furniture to rooms that

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Warm weather and longer hours of daylight make spring a perfect time to imagine a home’s interior design in a new light. could use a lift.

• Declutter: Clutter is often conquered during spring cleaning sessions, but homeowners who want to create more free-owing interior spaces can downsize their furniture and/or look for multipurpose features that make it hard for clutter to take over a room. Create more open space in entertaining areas by mounting the television and getting rid of a bulky entertainment center.

Create even more space by replacing rarely used end tables with a storage ottoman where books and magazines can be stored to give a room a fresh, clean look.

• Accent features: Sometimes the smallest changes to an interior space make the biggest impression.

Replace dated accents like vases and table lamps with newer items that reect the latest styles and trends. Such adjustments won’t break the bank, and they can give rooms a whole new feel.

Spring is a great time to reconsider

home interiors. This spring homeowners can embrace various strategies, both big and small, to give their homes a whole new feel.

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Gorgeous trends in green home design A

heating or cooling. Use the philosophy to guide decisions n eco-friendly home offers many for your home - from adding benets. Besides reducing your solar panels on your roof to carbon footprint and being better boosting your insulation. for the environment, you can save lots of Reclaimed pieces: One of the money on your energy bills in the long run. quickest and easiest ways to Plus, many of the latest trends are simply beautiful. Here are some to consider for your have a positive environmental impact is buying as little new next home or remodel: as possible. The next time Bamboo materials: Bamboo is a renewable you need a piece of furniture, resource that can be harvested gently, create something rustic by without disturbing the surrounding recycling or upcycling an old or environment. It’s also a great alternative vintage item with a new coat of to hardwood, since it can regenerate faster paint or a fresh wood stain. If than trees. The timeless material is very you’re planning a demolition, popular for ooring and can also be used try deconstruction instead for bathroom and kitchen cabinets. When Òun-buildÓ the structure and buying this material for your home, look for nd elements you can salvage a high-quality, sustainable producer since or reclaim, like exposed brick cheaper versions can be less sturdy. and wood beams.

Passive house: Go beyond efcient Water conservation: With appliances with an entire house that uses more parts of the world experiencing little-to-no energy. Derived from the drought, saving water is one of the top German Passivhaus, passive house is a concerns for environmentalists. Wasting movement that refers to a design process water is also expensive and leads to higher that creates buildings that have a small utility bills. Upgrading your home with ecological footprint and require little water conservation features can go a long Courtesy of Metro Editorial

INDEPENDENT LIVING JUST GOT BETTER!

way, and most are designed to look sleek and minimalist. Opt for low-ow showerheads, toilets and sink xtures.

Insulated concrete forms: Many homeowners now prefer to build with insulated concrete forms (ICFs) because the material offers better energy efciency and

performance than traditional wood. Homes built with Nudura ICFs also provide better re protection and can help you save as much as 60 percent on heating and cooling costs. Your home is less likely to contain cold areas as the insulation is continuous around the entire house.

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5 outdoor projects that add value E

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xterior renovations can enhance the appearance of a property and make it more enjoyable for homeowners.

Certain renovations have the potential to add value to a home, while others may do the opposite. Learning which one have the largest return on investment can help homeowners select features that will have the most positive impact.

Curb appeal goes a long way toward attracting potential buyers. According to the National Association of Realtors, rst impressions of a property have a strong inuence on buyers. Landscaping and external features can do much to inuence such impressions. .

• Lawn care program: Investing in a lawn care program that consists of fertilizer and weed control application and can be transferred over to a subsequent home owner is an attractive feature. NAR says such a care program can recover $1,000 in value of the $330 average cost, or a 303 percent ROI. • Low-maintenance lifestyle: When

choosing materials for projects, those that offer low-maintenance benets can be preferential. These include lowmaintenance patio materials, composite

decking, vinyl fencing, and inorganic mulched beds.

• Fire pit: A re pit can be used for much of the year. In the spring and summer, the

repit is a great place to congregate to roast marshmallows or sip wine and gaze into the re. In the fall, the re pit can make for a cozy retreat. A re pit that has a gas burner is low-maintenance, and the National Association of Landscape Professionals says that most can recoup about $4,000 of their $6,000 average price tag.

• Softscaping: Hardscaping refers to structures like outdoor kitchens or decks.

Softscaping involves the living elements of the landscape. Hiring a landscape designer to install trees, shrubs, natural edging, and rock elements can do wonders toward improving the look and value of a home.

• Pool or water feature: In certain markets, particularly hot climates, a pool or another water feature is a must-have.

However, in other areas where outdoor time is limited, a pool or water feature can actually lower the value of a home. Speaking with a real estate professional can give homeowners an idea of how a pool will fare in a given neighborhood.

Outdoor improvements can improve the marketability of a home, as well as enhance its appearance and function.

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