Designing an Energy-Efficient Home

As the world becomes increasingly conscious of environmental sustainability, energy-efficient homes are no longer just a trend—they’re a necessity. At Prominent Builders & Design, based in North Jersey, we specialize in transforming shore homes with complete makeovers that are not only beautiful but also energy-efficient. Here’s how we do it and how you can incorporate...

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What is a Smart Home?

Most Americans have some type of smart phone which enables them to stay connected to everything that is important to them like the weather, news, and a myriad of apps.  Oftentimes, people wonder how they were able to function prior to smart technology as it has become a necessity for day-to-day living.  Homeowners are discovering...

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Tips to prepare your home for cold weather

With global demand up and production down for oil and natural gas, predictions are that this will be an expensive winter for many Americans.  The high demand and low supply have caused home heating fuel prices to skyrocket, and consumers will feel this in their pocketbooks as they settle into a cold winter. The good...

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The Many Advantages of New Home Construction – Part 2

In Part 2, we are continuing to look at the advantages of new home construction.  In Part 1, we reviewed some questions for determining your overall floor plan and covered some of the choices that you will make with the interior finishes. We will continue with the ways you can make your new home more...

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Incorporating Smart Features Into Your New Home Construction

Would you like to have a home that you can control remotely? You can do it. By using WiFi, Bluetooth or a similar smart home technology, you can control many of your utilities, appliances, entertainment systems, lighting and more. All this can be done from inside your home or even remotely from your mob...

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