Welcome to Living Stone Construction
The Importance of working with ID.ology Interior Design
OUR CERTIFICATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Beware Unscrupulous Contractors
3rd party Home Warranty AND Home Energy Usage Guarentee
June is Home Ownership Month
All About Aging in Place
Aging in Place, or Universal Design, means living in one’s home independently regardless of age or ability.  During the design phase of construction, Living Stone carefully integrates universal design elements to suit the needs of the client.Â
89% of people 50+ wish to remain in their own homes indefinitely (AARP)
68% of remodelers already perform aging-in-place remodeling (NAHB).
Over half of all 55+ households rate their current home a 9 or 10 out of 10 (American
Housing Survey).
The aging population is the number two issue to affect the remodeling industry over the
next five years, only behind the availability of skilled labor (NAHB).
Remodelers report that the most requested aging-in-place features include: grab bars, higher
toilets, curbless showers, wider doorways, ramps or lower-thresholds, and task lighting.
What should my home contain if I want to age in place?
- A master bedroom and bath on the first floor.
Check credentials when hiring a Professional Remodeler
Top 5 Remodeling Projects
New Timber Frame Porch Currently “under construction”
How to Speak Remodeling
Smart Home Selling Tips
The Settings of Black Mountain is BACK!! (FAQ)
The following are a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs)
1. What is the process for getting into the Settings at the weekend?
The gates are open from 7am to 7pm Monday through Saturday. This is a private community and prospects must be accompanied by Realtor at all times. Please do not send clients in with MLS sheets to drive around on their own. Sunday the gates are closed but operable by entering the access code available from ShowingTime.
The code changes on the 1st of each month, and Jane Fuqua at IP will update this code monthly as it changes. Should this not be updated, Jane can be reached at 828-650-6867 or JFuqua@ipmhoa.com.
2. Are there any outstanding assessments at the Settings?
There is an assessment of $1,200 that has been approved by the board for the finishing of Phase one roads. Check with your agent for an update. As at January 2013, yearly dues are $1150 whether you own a lot or a home.
Lower Operating Costs Mean New-Home Buyers Can Afford More House
What Home Buyers Really Want
February is National Builder Designation Month
Living Stone Includes a 3rd Party Warranty on all Homes
Local Contractor, K-Wall, Provides Custom Garage Floor Coatings!
Why It Can Be More Expensive to Build In The Mountains
A question that is asked of builders in our area very often is why it costs more to build in the mountains than “back at home”. There are a number of reasons for the higher costs and since the foundation of our new home is finished and framing has begun I can illustrate many of them. Our dream home was built by Living Stone Construction.