At McAdams Homes, we use building methods and materials to make your home more energy efficient. With the warming summer days coming soon, here are some tips and practices to help you save on energy bills and ease the summer strain put on your HVAC unit. Keep your home breezy. An easy way to cut down …
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Beat the Summer Heat! The 5 Best Places to Make a Splash in Wilmington, NC
Now that the weather is warming up, it’s time to get out and enjoy the beautiful coastal climate the Wilmington area offers. We are all feeling the need to get out of the house these days. Here are some of our favorite outdoor activities to beat the summer heat. Spend an afternoon at Long Leaf …
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The Dog Parks of Wilmington, NC
“People who don’t mingle with other people outside of their social, ethnic, religious, economic, political, or peer groups are like dogs that grow up without ever having been socialized with other dogs (they tend to be skittish around the unfamiliar and react to other dogs with hesitation, suspicion, and barking). Socializing dogs is recommended for …
5 Ways to Make Your Master Bedroom Feel More Luxurious
Your bedroom is one of the most personal spaces in your home. It’s where you relax and recharge, so there’s no reason why it shouldn’t have your full attention. Making your bedroom feel more luxurious doesn’t have to be expensive either. Here are five tips to get your master bedroom feeling like it belongs in …
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2021 Colors of the Year
After all the turbulence of 2020, we’re looking forward to a fresh start and ways to add color to our lives in the new year. It is a fact that color has a psychological effect on our moods and energy levels with just the room color you choose for your walls. The colors of the …
Take a Walk with Us – Our Favorite Places to Walk around Town
“If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk.” -Hippocrates If 2020 left you on a bad mood like it did us, then walk your way through 2021 with a better attitude. The great thing is, there are no shortages of …
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3 Ways to Make Your Kitchen Work Harder
Cooking can be loads of fun, but it can also be a little bit hectic. Fortunately, there are a few simple adjustments you can bring to your kitchen that make the cooking process significantly easier and make your kitchen work for you. If you want a faster and less-stressful kitchen experience, follow these three tips to …
The Nearest Beaches to The Landing at Lewis Creek
“I followed my heart, and it led me to the beach”- unknown The beach never seems to lose its special touch. The soft sand and rolling waves instantly make us forget about all of our worries and instead focus on the amazing view in front of us. That is probably the reason may of us decided that …
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5 New Year’s Cleaning Resolutions for Your Home
New Year, new….cleaning resolutions, right? We think that’s how it goes! Seriously though, we are spending more time at home than ever before so now is the perfect time to commit to keeping our spaces clean! Many people’s homes are now also serving as home offices, school classrooms/day cares, games etc. Keeping things neat and …
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Tips for Decorating Your New Home for the Holidays
“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” — Norman Vincent Peale More people than ever will be staying home this holiday season as traveling isn’t an option for many. For that reason, making your home as festive and fun as possible this holiday season is more …
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