Official Blog of Salt City Home Designs » In the Media http://blog.saltcityhomedesigns.com Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:37:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 4th Annual Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser http://blog.saltcityhomedesigns.com/2011/08/19/4th-annual-habitat-for-humanity-fundraiser/ http://blog.saltcityhomedesigns.com/2011/08/19/4th-annual-habitat-for-humanity-fundraiser/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:59:22 +0000 Jeremy http://blog.saltcityhomedesigns.com/?p=563 We are very excited for our 4th annual Habitat for Humanity fundraiser and concert, taking place this weekend.

This year we have two bands…. the first band will be Midlife Crisis!! And the second is our ‘house’ favorite The Wolf Gang. We have kid’s games, food, our bake sale, raffle, silent auction, and more. If you’re not in the mood to buy anything DON’T worry about it, just come and listen to the music. All proceeds will go to our local community by way of Habitat for Humanity.

We will be raffling some exciting things this year including; Passes to the Hogle Zoo, Tickets to the Hale Center Theatre, Utah Symphony, The Salt Lake Bee’s and much, much more!

Bring your blankest and lawn chairs because we look forward to seeing you and your family this Saturday August 20th at 5:00 p.m.

]]> http://blog.saltcityhomedesigns.com/2011/08/19/4th-annual-habitat-for-humanity-fundraiser/feed/ 0 Going ‘Green’ is More Than Just an Eco-friendly Home…. http://blog.saltcityhomedesigns.com/2011/07/25/going-%e2%80%98green%e2%80%99-is-more-than-just-an-eco-friendly-home%e2%80%a6/ http://blog.saltcityhomedesigns.com/2011/07/25/going-%e2%80%98green%e2%80%99-is-more-than-just-an-eco-friendly-home%e2%80%a6/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:43:03 +0000 Jeremy http://blog.saltcityhomedesigns.com/?p=561 You went to a firm that practices green architecture (such as we do) you went to a builder who also is well versed in green building practices, and you did the planet a favor by going as ‘Green’ as you could on your home…. I want to congratulate you; I think you made a wise choice, but what next?

I would like to take just a moment to talk about what the next step in the eco-environmental movement should (at least in my mind) be. The next step needs to be using your land wisely, if that means your 5 acre lot, your half acre lot, or rooftop loft there are things and ways to make it pay.

I think everyone (yes I said everyone) should have a garden of some sort. You can plant herbs in a small pot in your window sill, or you can plant a full fledged garden…just plant something. With the economy in chaos and the price of food and gas rising regularly I feel it is wise to be as self sufficient as possible.

Trade in those flower beds for colorful and decorative vegetables….I would like to state here that I try to practice what I preach and this year we have swapped out our 7 flower beds for herb, and vegetables. I might also add that they are just as kept, and tidy as the flower beds, but instead of begonias growing this year we have corn, and squash!! Choose plants that will compliment your yards layout, and be sure to plant things you will use and eat!

We also converted and old shed into a chicken coop…. We currently have 9 chickens (6 of which lay eggs every day) and we have not had to purchase eggs in nearly 6 months. It has been an adventure, overall rewarding (but not without its challenges).

In conclusion to this brief post, I just think that we all need to be doing whatever we can to be as self sufficient as possible. We need to look at going ‘Green’ as a lifestyle change, not just a fancy term to use when building your new home. Get creative, and really use all of your recourses to the best of your ability.

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If you live back east keep an eye out for us in the kitchen, and lighting section of a Home Depot near you!

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http://twitter.com/SaltCityHome

]]> http://blog.saltcityhomedesigns.com/2011/04/12/twitter/feed/ 0 2011 Utah Parade of Homes Schedule http://blog.saltcityhomedesigns.com/2011/04/04/2011-utah-parade-of-homes-schedule/ http://blog.saltcityhomedesigns.com/2011/04/04/2011-utah-parade-of-homes-schedule/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:48:31 +0000 Jeremy http://blog.saltcityhomedesigns.com/?p=541 Here is a list of the various Utah Parade of Homes dates….We are showcased in the Utah County Parade. (We hope to see you all there)!!

Utah Valley Parade of Homes
Utah County
June 3 – 18, 2011

Weber, Davis, Box Elder, Morgan, Parade of Homes
June 24 – July 10, 2011

Salt Lake Parade of Homes
Salt Lake & Tooele Counties
July 29 – August 14, 2011

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Facebook link (click here)

]]> http://blog.saltcityhomedesigns.com/2011/01/31/facebook-update/feed/ 0 2011 Utah Valley Parade of Homes http://blog.saltcityhomedesigns.com/2011/01/08/2011-utah-valley-parade-of-homes/ http://blog.saltcityhomedesigns.com/2011/01/08/2011-utah-valley-parade-of-homes/#comments Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:21:26 +0000 Jeremy http://blog.saltcityhomedesigns.com/?p=514 Salt City Home Designs is happy to announce that one of our home designs will be featured in the 2011 Utah Valley Parade of Homes.

Pepperdign homes; (one of our long time partners) is building and entering a home designed by us, in this year’s parade.

Stefanie Josephson (Owner of Homestyl Interior Design) is working closely with us and together we hope to achieve an award winning home.

Check out the Utah Valley Parade of Homes Website and stay tuned for more information….

Utah Valley Parade of Homes

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]]> http://blog.saltcityhomedesigns.com/2011/01/03/suggested-reading-by-schd/feed/ 0 The Importance of Meth Testing http://blog.saltcityhomedesigns.com/2010/11/30/the-importance-of-meth-testing/ http://blog.saltcityhomedesigns.com/2010/11/30/the-importance-of-meth-testing/#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:09:32 +0000 Jeremy http://blog.saltcityhomedesigns.com/?p=500 This article hits home as to why it is SOOOO important to get a meth test done when buying an existing home. Even if you forgo the inspection…..ALWAYS TEST FOR METH.

This article is from the CNN.com web page

Couple’s first home is a meth houseBy Sarah Hoye, CNN

The couple also received a certificate of approval from the borough inspector stating that a general inspection revealed “no imminent hazards” and the home was “in compliance” with borough codes.

The couple thought they had done everything right. But there was one thing missing from the to-do list for the first-time homebuyers: a test for methamphetamine.

“It’s horrifying,” said Quigley, 31. “This is the worst possible thing that could happen to a homebuyer. Period.”

Routine home inspections generally do not include searching for signs of meth labs, according to David Tamny, president of the American Society of Home Inspectors.

“That would be well beyond the scope and well beyond states’ statutes for home inspectors,” he said. “There are certain trainings or awareness seminars, but there’s never been much more than voluntary participation.”

Check out the full article here and let us know what you think!!

Couples's first home is a meth house

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