Tristar Building & Development

06/03/2026

You may like to have a yard and your space, but imagine for a moment what your life might look like without all the maintenance time and effort. Could condo or townhome living be for you?

If you want to own your own home, but the thought of mowing the lawn and cleaning the gutters is a turnoff, you might be in the market to buy a condo, townhome or co-op. Here’s a quick comparison. What’s the appeal? Perhaps the biggest appeal to a condominium, townhome or co-op is the freedom fr...

06/01/2026

Landscaping Tip: Use curves in your hardscaping to soften square and rectangular-shaped yards.

05/30/2026

You may love that dark, rich-colored paint, but a lighter paint will make your room appear bigger! Here's a handy guide to help you get started with choosing the best paint colors when staging your home.

Painting is an essential part of successful home staging. In addition to making your home feel fresh and new, the right paint color will enhance your home’s appeal. It’s important to consider colors carefully -- ideal colors ensure your space makes the best impression, while others may decrease ...

05/29/2026

Water is the stuff of life, but a home water leak can be very destructive. Leak detection systems can save you thousands of dollars in water damage with a timely warning. Here’s how they work.

Statistically, you are more likely to suffer expensive water damage in your home than a fire or burglary. Each year homeowners file more than $10 billion in water damage claims with insurance companies. Advancing technology offers monitoring and leak detectors that can sense and stop a leak quickly....

05/27/2026

Buying a new construction home is exciting! It is also quite a process, so consult this guide to help you with the sales and construction process.

Getting the keys to a freshly built house is exciting, but requires much planning. Let’s take a look at what’s involved in buying a new construction home.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, let us honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

05/23/2026

Did you know that staged home sell 79% faster than those that aren't? Here are some additional good reasons to consider investing in having your home staged when selling.

Before the “For Sale” sign goes up, smart homeowners typically make any necessary repairs and clean until their homes shine. Home staging is an extra step that savvy sellers take to prepare their homes for potential buyers. What is staging? Is it worth the trouble? What is home staging? The goal...

05/22/2026

Major heating and air conditioning emergencies can be avoided with regular maintenance. Follow these tips to keep things running in tip-top shape.

What can you do to ensure your HVAC systems will be there when you need it most? Here are a few tried-and-true tips for homeowners.

05/20/2026

From stucco to brick, this handy guide will help you sort through the details of selecting your home's exterior choices when building.

Brick, stone, stucco, vinyl -- the choices can be overwhelming when building a home from the ground up. What type of look are you trying to achieve? And does that aesthetic appeal meet your budget and hold up to the weather conditions in your neck of the woods? Here are some things to consider befor...

05/18/2026

Does your fantasy bathroom include a fireplace?