--- title: Blog - Skogman Homes | Blog (2) description: Blog | Home building tips, community updates, and buyer resources from Skogman Homes, serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Cedar Falls, and Waterloo areas. 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If you've been searching without luck, an under-construction home might be exactly what you've been overlooking. Here's why it's worth a closer look. [Read More](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/4-reasons-to-buy-an-under-construction-home-165) [![](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kitchen%20Storage%20Hacks.png?width=600&name=Kitchen%20Storage%20Hacks.png)](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/simple-storage-hacks-to-organize-your-kitchen-164) ### [Simple Storage Hacks to Organize your Kitchen](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/simple-storage-hacks-to-organize-your-kitchen-164) **Posted on:** Feb 03, 2020 **Categories:** Blog, Tips & Trends ![Simple Storage Hacks to Organize your Kitchen](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/hubfs/Skogman_Homes_August_2021/Images/61.png) 1. Hang your measuring cups in a creative way. [Read More](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/simple-storage-hacks-to-organize-your-kitchen-164) ### [10 Ways to Make Your Home Cozy for the Winter](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/10-ways-to-make-your-home-cozy-for-the-winter-163) **Posted on:** Dec 19, 2019 **Categories:** Blog, Available Homes, Tips & Trends ![Try Dark Hues](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/hubfs/Skogman_Homes_August_2021/Images/11.png) **Try Dark Hues** - Light colors are great for opening up a room, but dark colors create a space that’s relaxing and enclosed, great for cozying up with a warm blanket. [Read More](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/10-ways-to-make-your-home-cozy-for-the-winter-163) [![](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/180730_Skogman%20(19%20of%2058)-resized.jpg?width=600&name=180730_Skogman%20(19%20of%2058)-resized.jpg)](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/5-new-construction-mythsdebunked-160) ### [5 New Construction Myths Debunked!](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/5-new-construction-mythsdebunked-160) **Posted on:** Oct 24, 2019 **Categories:** Blog, New vs. Used, Available Homes, Tips & Trends, News There's a lot of advice out there about buying or building a home. Not all of it is accurate. Here's what you actually need to know before building your dream home. [Read More](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/5-new-construction-mythsdebunked-160) [![](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/17-resized.jpg?width=600&name=17-resized.jpg)](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/bathroom-inspiration-159) ### [Bathroom Inspiration](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/bathroom-inspiration-159) **Posted on:** Sep 24, 2019 **Categories:** Blog, Available Homes, Tips & Trends Bathrooms don't have to be boring! There are many ways that buyers can dress up a bathroom design. Here are some of our favorite ways to customize these spaces.  [Read More](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/bathroom-inspiration-159) [![](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/fall-resized.jpg?width=600&name=fall-resized.jpg)](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/fall-home-maintenance-tips-158) ### [Autumn Home Maintenance Tips](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/fall-home-maintenance-tips-158) **Posted on:** Sep 19, 2019 **Categories:** Blog, Available Homes, Skogman Homes CV, Tips & Trends Ah the smell of fall is in the air! Before you cozy up with a pumpkin spice latte there are a few things you should take care of now before the cold weather sets in.  [Read More](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/fall-home-maintenance-tips-158) [![](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/5427_Wild_Rye%20(9%20of%2042)%20copy-resized.jpg?width=600&name=5427_Wild_Rye%20(9%20of%2042)%20copy-resized.jpg)](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/kitchen-inspiration-155) ### [Kitchen Inspiration](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/kitchen-inspiration-155) **Posted on:** Jul 24, 2019 **Categories:** Blog, Available Homes, Skogman Homes CV, Tips & Trends Kitchens are the heart of the home and a great place to show off your unique style! Trends are always changing so we put together some of our latest kitchens to inspire you.   [Read More](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/kitchen-inspiration-155) [![](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Best%20of%20Home%20builder-resized.jpg?width=600&name=Best%20of%20Home%20builder-resized.jpg)](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/skogman-homes-voted-best-home-builder-in-the-corridor-154) ### [Skogman Homes Voted Best Home Builder in the Corridor](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/skogman-homes-voted-best-home-builder-in-the-corridor-154) **Posted on:** Jul 24, 2019 **Categories:** Blog, Testimonials, Available Homes, News, Media ![Best of Home builder](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/hubfs/Skogman_Homes_August_2021/Images/Best%20of%20Home%20builder1.jpg) The Corridor Business Journal’s Best of the Corridor highlights the businesses that are going above and beyond in our area. This year they had nearly 3,000 people vote and Skogman Homes was honored to be voted Best Home Builder in the Corridor.  [Read More](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/skogman-homes-voted-best-home-builder-in-the-corridor-154) [![](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/home-300x200-300x200-resized.jpg?width=600&name=home-300x200-300x200-resized.jpg)](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/total-cost-of-homeownership-explained-152) ### [Total Cost of Homeownership Explained](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/total-cost-of-homeownership-explained-152) **Posted on:** Jun 15, 2019 **Categories:** Blog, New vs. Used, Available Homes, Housing Market Purchase price is just the beginning. When you factor in maintenance, utilities, and taxes, the monthly cost of owning a new construction home often tells a very different story than the listing price suggests. [Read More](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/total-cost-of-homeownership-explained-152) [![](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/180730_Skogman%20(27%20of%2058)3-resized.jpg?width=600&name=180730_Skogman%20(27%20of%2058)3-resized.jpg)](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/making-sense-of-building-149) ### [Making Sense of Building](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/making-sense-of-building-149) **Posted on:** Apr 12, 2019 **Categories:** Blog, Available Homes, Housing Market Budget concerns, timeline anxiety, and not knowing the first step — these are the three things we hear most from people considering a new build. They're valid questions, and they all have straightforward answers. 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