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OCTOBER 2010 Trinity Custom Homes come with a built-in guarantee L


ife comes with few guarantees but- when you choose Trinity Custom Homes as your home builder- you’ll get one. The only builder in North


Georgia that has a guaranteed build-out time for your new home, Trinity eliminates the guess work that comes with home building projects. How can Trinity offer a


guarantee? With years of experience and thousands of homes under their belt, your Trinity team knows what must happen to construct a quality home. Trinity Custom Homes are 100% custom built with solid wood construction. That means no foam board, no pre- fab (possible roof trusses) and no modular parts. Are you in the market for a


more energy efficient home? Here are some standard features: 2” X 6” framed exterior walls; thick, efficient R-19 wall and floor insulation; super efficient R-38 ceiling insulation; low E double hung insulated glass windows; all solid wood sheathing, whole house wrap and energy efficient 13 SEER Heat Pumps. All built into your master plan to save energy and money. With so many builders out there, why should you choose Trinity? With over forty-five years


of home building experience, Trinity offers high-quality homes at unbeatable prices. From the first meeting with a Trinity Custom Home Representative to the day you move in to your new home, customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance. One of the most trusted home builders in the Southeast, experience and reliability set Trinity apart from competitors. Here are the top ten reasons Trinity Custom Homes should be your home builder. 1) Value- Many standard features are considered ‘upgrades’ to other builders. Also, Trinity passes supplier discounts along to their customers.


THE WORKBENCH


10370 Big Canoe, Jasper, GA 30143 • 706-268-1285 E-mail: theworkbench@tds.net


Designer advice on small changes for big impact


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Workbench, has helped clients from San Clemente, California to Big Canoe achieve the look they want in their homes. “I work closely with clients in selecting granite, lighting, paint colors, furniture and window treatments,” says Amanda. She gives her clients


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advice on ways to transform their spaces by making a few small changes. “Interior paint colors can make a tremendous difference in your home,” says Amanda. “A dining room or a powder room can become a jewel box by applying a shade of amethyst or burgundy.” How does Amanda work with homeowners who want to sell their homes? “The


or over 20 years, Amanda Dame, owner of The


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Amanda Dame of The Workbench works closely with the homeowner to assure satisfaction.


With more than 80 custom home plans from which to choose, Trinity Custom Homes allows customers a wide latitude to select just the right size and style for their budget and lifestyle.


B U I L D E R S / R E N O V A T O R S TRINITY CUSTOM HOMES


15230 Hwy 515 South, Ellijay, GA • 706-273-7139 or 888-818-0278 E-mail: russ@trinitycustom.com • Web site: www.trinitycustom.com


2) Commitment- Using the highest


quality materials and upholding the highest building standards. 3) Superior Customer Service- Clients


stay informed and satisfied through every step of the building process. 4) Flexibility- Move a wall?


Add a room? Any plan can be customized to fit your needs or your custom plan is welcome. 5) Knowledge- Building


several hundred homes a year, Trinity Teams have seen it all and know what to expect. This makes for a smooth experience for the client. 6) Guaranteed Build-Out


Time- No other builder in the southeast can provide a guaranteed time frame. 7) Guaranteed Pricing- With


fixed pricing, the price on the day you sign your contract is the price you’ll pay; “NO COST PLUS” 8) Reliability- Dedicated, dependable and trustworthy.


9) Availability- Contact your Trinity Homes Representative at any time during the


process and get your questions answered. 10) Transparency- Offering full disclosure, there won’t be any surprises along the way. Licensed in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama, Trinity


is ready to build on your land. With more than 80 custom home designs available, any plan can be customized to fit your individual needs or your custom plan is welcome. Plans include ranches, two-story homes, cozy cape cods, estate homes, mountain chalet styles as well as weekend getaway retreats. Already have a home design? Trinity can build that dream home for you with the same high standard of customer satisfaction. Give Trinity a call today to get started. A true custom home does not have to be excessively expensive, but it should be the best home built for the price.


NORTH GEORGIA FURNITURE AND HOME DECOR 2142 Tails Creek Road (Rt. 282), Ellijay, GA 30540 1-706-635-4202


North Georgia Furniture . . . out of the way but a real find


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ike many good things in life, North Georgia Furniture and Home Decor is a little hard to find — but certainly worth the effort. Loaded with furniture


and accessories reflecting the tastes of Big Canoe homeowners, it is located just outside of Ellijay on Rt. 282, two miles past the Dairy Queen (take Rt. 52 West from Big Canoe). The store opened


challenge is to make inexpensive changes that will make your home stand out from the others,” she says. It could be as simple as rearranging the furniture or adding elements that deliver impact, yet you can take with you when you leave, like art or accessories. Amanda also recommends a thorough editing of your storage areas: “It’s amazing how much bigger your house appears when you just clean out closets, pantries, the garage.” Amanda appreciates her clients’ gracious recommendations to their friends, neighbors, and relatives. “Thanks to all the folks who responded to my ads in Smoke Signals,” she adds.


August 2 and has been hosting a growing number of Big Canoe residents ever since. The large inventory leans toward the traditional and casual with an emphasis on rich woods and elegant leather. Owner Doug Shelburn says he makes a special effort to be very accommodating to his


Owner Doug Shelburn and Debbie McLenon greet visitors to their new store just outside Ellijay.


Big Canoe clients. “If I don’t have (a product) in stock, I can certainly order it and have it here in a short time,” he said. Doug is a 30-year veteran of the furniture business, most of that time in Cumming, Ga.


He says the big lesson in the furniture business over the past few years is that customers have become very value conscious. “They want the highest quality they can get at an affordable price point,” he said. “That’s what I strive to provide.”


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