Custom Home Chronicles: Paragon Homes Blog
Welcome to Custom Home Chronicles, your trusted resource for custom home-building insights from Paragon Homes. Here, we share expert knowledge about the custom home building process, design trends, and living in Pittsburgh's finest communities, including McDonald, PA in South Fayette and Oakdale, PA in Collier Township. Whether you're planning to build your dream home or simply exploring custom building options, our blog offers valuable information from Pittsburgh's true custom home builder. From floor plans to finishes, lot selection to move-in day, discover the expertise that sets Paragon Homes apart.
Safe Heating in Your Home
Extra Warmth Can Pose Risks One major benefit of living in a newer home is energy efficiency. Your family is cool in the summer and warm in the winter, with no outrageous utility bills. When it comes to home heating during frigid winter months, though, there are potential safety issues to keep in mind if […]
Get Fit in the New Year: Build a Gym in Your New Home
Convenience is Key to a Fitness Routine We all know the benefits of working out — reduced stress, better health and hopefully a longer, more active life. But we also know how hard it can be to fit in a trip to the gym. Building a home gym can get your whole family on a […]
Selling Your Home During the Holidays
Get it Sold and Still Enjoy the Season As if the stress of shopping, baking and traveling weren’t enough, you might be in the position of trying to sell your house heading into the winter holidays. The good news about selling your home during the holiday season is that there is typically less competition, and […]
Emergency Preparedness at Home
Have a Plan to Keep Your Family Safe Having working smoke detectors in your home is a good start when it comes to protecting your family in an emergency. But in the event of a bad winter storm, accidental fire or flood, or other emergency situation, there are many other things you can do to […]
Winterize Your Home
Simple Ways to Prepare If you haven’t already done so, it’s a good time to run through a quick winter checklist for your house. If you live in a newer home, you may not need to replace caulking or weather stripping around windows and doors, but it’s worth checking if you feel that a room […]
Get It Sold: Tips For Selling Your Old Home Faster
Small Changes Can Make A Difference If you have decided to move to a new house or are already in the process, selling your old house removes an enormous amount of stress. If you live in a desirable location, your house might sell itself. If not, here are a few tips that can boost its […]
The First Things Homeowners Buy After Moving
Some Purchases Should Wait When you have finally made the move to your new house and started to unpack, you might see right away that your sofa or dining room table won’t work in the new space. Furniture is one of the top items new homeowners buy after they move. Here’s a look at some […]
Moving to Pittsburgh? Collier and South Fayette are a good bet!
If you are choosing to build a new house in the Pittsburgh area, you might be considering neighborhoods based on how close they are to your relatives, job or your kids’ school. If you aren’t locked in on a particular area, South Fayette and Collier townships are a good bet to build in, for a […]
Back to School Tips and Information from Paragon Homes
Most of us are back into the school routine by now – up early and scrambling to get breakfast, pack lunches and organize the day. If you are moving into a Paragon new home neighborhood, here is some background information on school districts in areas where we build. And no matter where your kids go […]
How to Begin Designing Your Custom Home
Get Creative With Existing Designs Your custom home will be one-of-a-kind. But you don’t have to start with a blank piece of paper and a pencil.
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