Owner's Ace Blog

By Jon Solomon When it comes to home building, quality should be at the top of the list. However, the recovering and improving market for new custom homes in the Tampa area has left many builders short staffed and with poor infrastructure. The result is that quality is suffering. Quality and craf...

By Lana Bingham Those days of secluded "formal" style living areas (complete with vinyl seat covers and delicate antique accessories) are long gone. While some homeowners still consider having a sophisticated living room separate from their family room, new home builders Tampa Florida have notice...

By Jon Solomon It’s the dog days of summer, but thankfully swimming pools in Tampa can be used virtually year round. With summer’s unbearable heat creeping in on us, now may be a good time to dive right in, and learn what really goes into designing the perfect pool for your custom home. Here are ...

By Missi McCombs Wallpaper -  You either love it or hate it!  On one hand, it's not as easy to install or change as paint is.  But on the other hand, it can make a much bolder and more interesting statement in your home.  Let me come clean and admit that I got my start in design as a summer helpe...

By Lana Bingham This week celebrates National Junk Food Day! Rather than munching on high-fat, carb concentrated, sweet sugary snacks, why not paint your walls a delicious color instead? New homes in Tampa Bay can celebrate with “food themed” paint colors. Just try not to lick your walls until th...

By Jon Solomon Simply a great quote that I have to give credit for it to Bud Selig, the Commissioner of Major League Baseball. There are just so many ways to apply this quote. It is just SO true. In my younger days, I was a future baseball prospect until I started to compete against kids with str...

By Vince Gaboury, ProBuild A staircase can enhance both beauty and value to your home. A stairway is usually the first thing that someone sees upon entering a home, so choosing a stair system to match the style of your home is the key to making a grand focal point. New home builders Tampa should ...

By Lana Bingham Ceiling fans and lighting fixtures do a great deal more than provide illumination and air-flow for your home. In addition, they contribute to your home’s overall design, style and space. With so many options available, how does one select which fixtures to use and most importantly...

By Lana Bingham While other rooms in the house are designated for cooking, dining and lounging with family, the master bedroom focuses mainly on the homeowner’s relaxation and personal space. Design, style, furniture and accessories come together to create an inviting, peaceful and practical area...

By Jon Solomon I love getting on my soap box for topics like this. First of all, builders of custom homes are very different than production or speculative home builders. No offense to those builders. I know and like many of them, but unlike the production builder who builds the same homes over a...