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Signs You’re Ready to Build A New Home

Signs You’re Ready to Build A New Home

October 13, 2016

It could be over-stuffed closets spilling into hallway floors. Perhaps piles of inspirational home-and-garden magazines. Hours of digital “Pinning,” or “liking” on social-media and design websites. However the new-home itch arrives, it often does so in very specific forms. Here are a few ways you know you’re ready to build

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What’s the difference between a town home and a single family home?

What’s the difference between a town home and a single family home?

October 7, 2016

Moving to Florida? Congratulations! The Sunshine State lifestyle is a winner, especially for new residents who haven’t lived near coastlines or in a lovely, temperate climate. But, once the relocation decision is solid, it’s time to assess the housing options. Short of living on a boat — a draw for many

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What’s a Punch List?

What’s a Punch List?

October 6, 2016

Don’t feel badly if you don’t know. Most new-home buyers aren’t super-savvy about construction terms and procedures and we at ICI Homes are happy to help. A punch list details all items in a construction contract that must be completed. These can be spelled out in a contract, but usually

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Homeowner Maintenance Made Easy: Faucet Aerator

Homeowner Maintenance Made Easy: Faucet Aerator

May 2, 2023

Plumbing is a critical system in your new custom Florida home. If you’re settling into one built by ICI Homes, do your part to make sure it stays in tiptop shape by tackling several easy plumbing maintenance tasks yourself, one of which is aerating your faucets. If that sounds weird,

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Homeowner Maintenance Made Easy: Caulking Window Exteriors

Homeowner Maintenance Made Easy: Caulking Window Exteriors

April 15, 2023

Rest assured your new custom Florida home from ICI Homes is stout, strong, and ready to welcome you with every structural component. We build EQ Factor homes, using the latest technology, building techniques, and materials. Combined with our crews’ and contractors’ skill and experience, this ensures a tighter building envelope

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Homeowner Maintenance Made Easy: Caulking Stucco

Homeowner Maintenance Made Easy: Caulking Stucco

March 5, 2023

Imagine a much smoother, lighter, and more spreadable cement. That’s stucco. But it’s tough-as-nails just like cement and forms a neutral and durable exterior surface. Construction crews apply stucco over a new home’s concrete block frame, troweling it to an even finish. Once cured (or dried), the exterior stucco is

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