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.

Creating the Perfect Winter Decor for your Mantel

Our mantels rarely get enough credit or enough love — but they’re often the focal point of many a living room. In fact, they typically display treasured family photos, floral arrangements, seasonally-appropriate bunting, or, in the winter, stockings, garland, or menorahs. So let’s appreciate the mantel. It holds upon it warm family memories and the distinctive flair […]

Paragon Homes Presents: Fun Fall Decor DIYs

Fall is upon us, and there are so many wonderful DIY projects involving autumnal decor. From glittery pumpkins to adorable ghouls, Paragon Homes has some great fall home decor tips for you to enjoy. So why not resist buying store-bought decorations this year and try these great and Pinterest-worthy do-it-yourself projects? You’ll be Instagramming them […]

Paragon Homes Tips for A Healthy Household

Is someone in your home dealing with a chronic or acute illness? Here are steps you can take to make your home more accommodating to caring for someone who is sick or disabled: Minimize clutter. Having clearer walkways, hallways, and less clutter can make trips and falls less likely. Wash those hands! Make sure that […]

Paragon Homes Participates In the 2014 Fall Festival of Homes

This weekend, Paragon Homes will once again be participating in the Builders’ Association of Metropolitan Homebuilders “Fall Festival of Homes.”  On Saturday, September 20th & Sunday, September 21st, 2014, 50+ home sites will be open, including some Paragon Homes properties, of course. The annual “Festival of Homes” is the largest yearly showcase of new and […]

Paragon Homes Presents: Ten Top Tips for a Tip-Top Summer!

Paragon Presents: Ten Top Tips for a Tip-Top Summer! At Paragon Homes, we love summer just as much as the next guy or gal — and this summer, we have even more of a reason to celebrate as we prepare for the Grand Opening of our new community in South Fayette Township! But we think […]

Deerfield Ridge Model Home Grand Opening in South Fayette Township

Paragon Homes is proud to welcome you to their newly-decorated model home this Saturday and Sunday, June 21st & 22nd, 2014, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST, at Deerfield Ridge in South Fayette Township.  The model home is designed to appeal to the needs of today’s home buyers, with features like a spacious kitchen that opens to the […]

Paragon Builds in the Safest Pennsylvania Communities

  Recently, Safewise detailed a list of the 50 Safest Cities in Pennsylvania. It comes to no surprise to us that many of these cities, towns, and regions are the home to Paragon Homes communities. At Paragon, we pride ourselves on building our luxurious, family-friendly new home communities in the best, most-thriving, and safest communities […]

A DIYers Checklist: How to DIY The Right Way

With apps like Pinterest and a plethora of new television shows on HGTV, America is  becoming a nation of DIY’ers and Pittsburgh homeowners are on the cutting edge. If you love to tackle projects on your own and “do-it-yourself,” you, too, may be joining in the DIY mindset of modern times. From crafting to cooking, […]

Get Revved Up! Garage Organization Tips from Paragon Homes

At Paragon Homes, we realize that the garage is an extension of the home. For some people, the garage can become a very important part of the house. (“Man cave,” anyone?)  Since the garage is more than just a place to park a car, it should be organized like the functional workspace that it is. […]

Paragon Homes Builds in Top School Districts of Western Pennsylvania

  Once again, the Pittsburgh Business Times has released its annual Western Pennsylvania School Guide which ranks the top school districts across Western PA. Paragon Homes is proud to be able to say that we have new home communities with lots available to build in 3 of the 5 top-ranked school districts! Additionally, we also […]

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