When you are building your dream home, location is key. The town you choose to build in will become your community. Brookfield Custom Homes has built many homes in the Norman area. We have seen many families completely fall in love with their home and the community surrounding them. Here are just a few reasons […] Read More »
Are you running out of ideas where your elf on the shelf should go? Try these creative things in your home this year. If you haven’t already heard of Elf on the Shelf, here is a brief description. This idea of elves hiding around the house comes from a book titled “The Elf on the […] Read More »
A growing toddler signals time for change in the household. What are the proper precautions to take when considering your home safety? We have simple tips to guide you through your safe and effective child-proofing. Corners and edges. 1.Rather than refurnishing the entire house, look for rubber cover pieces that stick to those pointy corners. […] Read More »
There are many reasons you should be living in an energy-efficient home. It saves money, it’s better for the environment, and it might be easier than you think. Here are a few ways to start living energy-efficient in your home. Windows This is a great first step towards saving money in the long-run, and living […] Read More »
The first benefit you can enjoy with custom homes is knowing the materials used in the construction process are of good quality. When you buy a home off the market that has already been built by a commercial company, oftentimes they are mass-manufactured with cheaper quality products. Building your own custom home ensures that you […] Read More »
These are great ideas to keep in mind when you are designing your custom home, or to improve the one you already have. Who says home improvement has to be boring, or expensive? De-clutter This idea is free! De-cluttering can make your house feel bigger, nicer, and less stressful. If you have enough extra unwanted […] Read More »
A comment thread on Houzz.com explores what different users thought were “must-haves” or helpful, fun additions when building their custom homes. You might find an idea you hadn’t thought of before! Magnetic door switches. The light comes on when you open a door – great for closets! A built-in dirty laundry bin in the kitchen […] Read More »
Watch out for the Cottonwoods If you live in Oklahoma, you are most likely familiar with the white fluffs that Cottonwood trees give off in the summer time. They look like harmless little wads of cotton, which typically they are, until they clog up your air conditioner’s condenser and can ruin it! It is a […] Read More »
Once there’s even a glimmer of spring, you’re ready to throw open your windows and let the breeze blow away the winter funk. Well, you might want to rethink that spring cleaning ritual this year. If you’re an allergy sufferer (and who isn’t?), that’s the last thing you want to do, says Dr. Neeta Ogden, […] Read More »
Custom homes stand out from the crowd. They are one-of-a-kind, upscale creations that come with luxury upgrades and unique architectural design. Custom home buyers enjoy not only flexibility in home design and architecture, typically, they also choose their ideal location and environment. As a result, custom home design often incorporates elements of the local landscape, […] Read More »
Indoor plants are not only great decorations, but they have great benefits as well. Here are the top three benefits of having greenery in your home: 1- Increased oxygen levels which makes breathing easier 2-They purify the air by absorbing harmful compounds that are found in a variety in household items 3-Increased humidity due to […] Read More »
Buying a house is the most important purchase during your lifetime. When you build a custom home you feel true ownership that the house is truly and completely yours. The decision to build a custom home is not just about getting everything you want in a home, but also bypassing the things you don’t want. […] Read More »