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  Is it Worth It? Some interested business associates recently inquired about home upgrades worthy of positive financial returns on investment. Zonda Media published an informative article discussing home remodeling projects that may interest homeowners. Of course, your home is a great financial investment, but also a significant investment of time in hopes of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Home should also be your sanctuary from the day-to-day rat race that is life. In light of this, think about daily comforts and preferences as well as finances. At the end of the day, life is more than just money. Find the right balance for you and your family. While we often remain neutral, customers often request input based on knowledge and experience, and we encourage a little reflection based on individual circumstances, long-term hopes, and daily routines. For example, think about your kitchen. When company comes, typically guests gather at the kitchen. Do you entertain often? ...
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Homeowner's Insurance: Let's Look at Upgrades and Discounts

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Sometimes, as builders, we forget that homeowners often see their homes through different lenses. Realizing this, we solicited questions from our audience.  The homeowners!  In today's world, saving money is important, and sometimes savings come in unexpected places.  Homeowner's insurance!  John Smith, State Farm Insurance Agent in Mt. Dora shed light on home upgrades that warrant discounts on homeowners' insurance policies.  Check out his website: myagentjohnsmith.com Discounts It is no secret roofs in disrepair can wreak havoc on a home.  So, roofs offer the greatest discounts on policies.  John explained that adjusters focus on discounting roofs replaced after 2003.  In surveying a home, adjusters look at how the roof is attached, and the type of roof such as a hip roof versus a gable roof, noting that each roof may vary, and discounts vary depending on the company.  He recommended getting a wind mitigation survey completed when ...
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Building a Legacy The heart and craftsmanship of E. P. I. C. Home Professionals, LLC started long before the business ever did with R. E. Thornburg's hardware store in Ohio.  He sold it, packed up and moved his family to Florida bringing his craft and vision with him, instilling it in his son Clair.  Together, they built homes and left their marks on the world, right here in Lake County.  Clair even built his own Eustis home in his spare time.  Watching and working alongside his grandfather and father, Samuel learned the art of creating and building while treasuring the legacy of these talented role models. Today, Samuel is a Certified Building contractor, demonstrating pride and craftsmanship in each project he accepts.   Sam, Tara, and Brad value the lessons of the men behind the legacy and the men born to work magic with their talented hands. E. P. I. C. Home Professionals, LLC, Certified Residential and Commercial Building Contractors prides a le...
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Appreciate Your Home!

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Are Homeowners Appreciating Their Homes? Home improvements add value to your home.  So, knowing which projects supply the greatest return on investment (ROI) might help you focus on those that make the most sense, especially when you are on a budget.  A friend of mine, Jody Straher, a loan officer with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation peaked my interest in learning more about appreciating a home's value since E. P. I. C. Home Professionals, LLC  specializes in lanai conversions, additions, and remodels. In fact, Colleen Kane published an article on CNBC recognizing the importance of determining the best home projects that supply the best return on investment.  While assimilating personal taste and preferences in your home's palette adds character, these changes do not always yield a favorable monetary return. Curb appeal turns peoples' heads!  Consider vinyl siding, if it improves the look of your home.  It generally yields a 89 percent...
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Tips For Remodeling

I read an article discussing the most important tips for homeowners embarking on the home remodeling adventure.   As professionals, we strive for excellence, professionalism, integrity, and craftsmanship.   Hence, the name…In doing so, many of these tips exist within our daily culture and interpersonal relations with our customers.   Sharing this useful information provides a platform for homeowners to build upon and learn from while finding the perfect building contractor for the next home project.           Talk to previous customers and ask questions about their unique experience.  In fact, E. P. I. C. Home Professionals, LLC encourages such interactions by providing each potential new client with a list of references.  Additionally, we encourage current customers to write positive reviews about our work on Talk of the Villages (TOTV), and we refer potential customers to TOTV to read what others are saying about us.   ...
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Prepared and Painless

You have waited to update your small kitchen into the perfect entertainment spot, transform your bathroom into a personal spa getaway, or add on to your existing home with a new lanai.   Now, you are ready to get serious about your dream home!   Such an exciting venture, but remember preparation makes such an adventure memorable.         Know what you can afford.   Some homeowners saved their pennies and pay cash, but others might need financing.   With so many options, talk to a professional for greater insight.   Some contractors have financing options.   The bank may offer an equity loan against the equity in your home.   Still, other options exist.   Just research the options since every homeowner’s situation is unique.       Be realistic about the extent of your project.   Budget plays a big role in determining the best plan.   For example, some homeowners want all new cabinets in the kitch...
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Know Your Sunroom

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Homeowners considering converting their lanais should consider the five sun room categories before making the decision.  Florida Building Code designates each sun room type and applies a specific definition to each.   Category I Sunroom: This outdoor space is sheltered by a roof, but it may be enclosed with insect screen or plastic film with a maximum thickness of .5 mm or 20 mil.  It is considered non-habitable and non-air conditioned.  Remember to install an exterior light at the entrance to the sun room. Category II Sunroom: This outdoor space is sheltered by a roof and is enclosed with walls.  Openings in the structure may be enclosed with translucent or transparent plastic or glass.  This room is considered non-habitable and non-air conditioned.  Energy calculations are not required, and National Electrical Code does not require the minimum electrical wall spacing.  An exterior light is required at the entrance to the sunroo...
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