The Best of Johnson County 2022 is a local spotlight of the finest services, businesses, and goods, hosted by the Blue Valley Post. In connection with the community, residents of Johnson County are able to vote on their favorites from Best Burger to Best Home Builder (Roeser Homes!) and beyond!
We’re proud to be a finalist in this year’s inaugural Best of Johnson County 2022!
Voting is open now until September 26th!
Voting is open now until September 26th with the winners to be announced in late October. You can cast a vote in each category one time per day. Anyone who submits 25 or more votes associated with the same valid email address will beautomatically entered into the drawing for a chance at a $500 gift card to Prairiefire.
Click below to vote for Roeser Homes as Best Home Builder in Johnson County 2022!
Need more space but don’t want to move? Finish your basement! Find something for everyone and get the most out of your home with a custom basement finish. Tailor your space to fit your needs, with more room to entertain, work out, or watch your favorite movies. Here are some of our favorite recommendations to include in your basement finish.
Home Office
Use your home office as a space for focusing on work, finishing up homework, or dedicating time to your favorite hobby. Use a built-in desk and storage for maximized productivity and minimal clutter.
Bonus: Add a corkboard wall to display your favorite notes, photos, and reminders without cluttering your workspace.
Living Room
With built-in storage and room for multiple screens, this space is the ultimate retreat for gamers and sports lovers alike. Use open shelving and accent lighting to showcase your favorite memorabilia or cabinets and drawers to store games, controllers, and more. Add a large sectional for plenty of seating to relax on your own or entertain guests.
Bonus: Use your ceiling to add personality with a custom trim design or paint wooden beams to match your cabinets.
Home Theater
Pop some popcorn and enjoy the magic of the movies from the comfort of your own home! Craft the perfect home theater system with a projector screen, surround sound, and access to all of your favorite movies and TV shows. Select from various home theater options to find the best package for you.
Bonus: Use dimmable accent lighting and tiered seating to really level up the ambiance for your next movie night.
Free estimates • Immediate Availability to Start • Easy Payment Plans Ready to get started? Call (913) 220-7477 for a free estimate!
Home Bar
Perfect for kids to grab a snack or for adults to indulge in their favorite beverages, a home bar offers the space to entertain and serve yourself and your guests with ease. Opt for open shelving to display your favorite drinkware and spirits or use closed cabinets to store additional glasses or snacks.
Bonus: With seating behind the sofa and a passthrough window to the home theater, you can customize your home bar to serve all of your entertaining areas at once!
Workout Room
Break a sweat and hit the showers without the commute! Whatever your preferred workout, a home gym can be an easy, convenient solution to getting your heart rate up without leaving the house. A custom home gym offers the ideal space to pump muscles or find your center.
Bonus: Add a mirrored wall or padded floor to optimize your home gym for your favorite workouts.
Kids’ Playroom
Use the space under the stairs to create a small playroom for your little ones or a cozy home for your furry friends. Think outside of the box to use the space you have and get the most out of your basement finish.
Bonus: Consider installing electrical wiring if you’re interested in adding a small TV or light switches and outlets for lamps or overhead lighting.
Ready to finish your basement? Call (913) 220-7477 for a free estimate!
Already finished your basement? Refer a friend to finish theirs and we’ll give you $500! For more information, visit our website http://www.roeserhomes.com.
With every new year, goals are set for losing weight, changing jobs, saving money, or personal improvement. But, what about your home? Setting goals for your home improvement can have lasting effects throughout the year, without breaking the bank.
Here are five ways you can renew your living space this year.
Add a Rug
Adding a rug can be a great, simple way to bring color or texture into a space. Be sure to measure your space to find the best size. Pro tip: Rugs can be used in hardwood, tile, and carpeted spaces!
Reduce Clutter
Clean out any unused or unwanted items from your closet, pantry, and storage. Keep anything of sentimental or historical value and donate the rest. Clearing out space in your home can also open space for new items, opportunities, and experiences in other areas of your life.
Light Up Your Space
Adding lamps and overhead lighting to your space can improve your mood and the overall energy of a room. Try switching out one lamp for another or opting for a different bulb to create a different atmosphere. One light can make a huge difference!
Switch Up Your Style
Choose an eye-catching piece of art or home decor to add a revived sense of style to your space. Switch out the items on your bookshelves or play with the artwork above your mantel. Have fun and don’t be afraid to try something new!
Finish Your Basement
So much room for activities! Add a built-in bar, a workout room, a home theater, or a game room to make the most of your home. The possibilities are endless! Let’s build the basement of your dreams. Call us today to get started (913) 220-7477!
We first want to thank all of the judges for their time and consideration and also congratulate all of the winners of this season’s parade. It is because of our vendors, partners, homeowners, and all of the community support that we can do what we love. We’re proud to build in Kansas City and look forward to all that is yet to come!
First Place for Distinctive Plan and Design Gold Pick of the Parade
Our newest model, the Lila 2 in Valley Ridge is a variation of our popular Lila floor plan with a second level loft. This home features a finished basement with a home gym and bar, stone and wood accents throughout, outdoor fireplace on the covered deck, walk-in closet with built-in laundry room, makeup vanity, barn style doors in the Master Suite, home theater, and so much more! Tour this home in Valley Ridge, Cedar Creek or click below to take a virtual tour.
First Place for Distinctive Plan and Design Gold Pick of the Parade
Photos and virtual tour to come. Follow us on Facebook to see all of the updates for this home and more. For information on pricing and to see all of our available homes, please visit our website, https://www.roeserhomes.com/.
The Fall Parade of Homes will continue through Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 with homes open daily from 11 AM – 6 PM. For more information about the Parade of Homes, please visit the KCHBA website https://kchba.org/kc-parade-of-homes/fall/.
Making sure your smoke detectors are working properly is an important part of homeowner maintenance and safety. It is recommended to check the batteries at least twice a year, near daylight savings time.
Tools You’ll Need:
Flathead Screwdriver
Ladder (Note: make sure your ladder is placed on a stable surface before climbing. Use responsibly.)
9 Volt Battery (May vary depending on your smoke detector)
How to Change the Batteries in Your Smoke Detector:
Safely use a ladder to reach the smoke detector and unscrew the body from its base.
Use a screwdriver to pop the tab to disconnect the wiring and release the body.
Locate the battery compartment and remove current battery. Replace with a fresh battery and close the compartment. Your smoke detector should beep to indicate the battery has been properly installed.
To reconnect the wiring, click the tab into the slot and screw the smoke detector body back onto its base.
To ensure everything is properly reinstalled, hold the TEST button for several seconds until beeps are heard throughout the house. This should cause the smoke detector to go off and signal other detectors to go off as well. (Note: it might be loud!)
If this is done successfully, everything is working properly. If not, make sure all wires are connected and the battery is correctly installed.
For a full tutorial, check out this video on our YouTube channel. For more homeowner tips, be sure to subscribe to see all of our content.
As a homeowner, it’s important to adjust your indoor humidity levels throughout the year. Maintaining a recommended relative humidity level can greatly impact the heating and cooling efficiencies of your home.
What is Relative Humidity? Relative humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. It’s usually referred to as a percentage of the amount needed for saturation at the same temperature. As temperatures fluctuate, the amount of water in the air will also change. This is important in both the summer and winter months, especially.
In the winter months, you may need lower than 40% relative humidity. This can help to avoid condensation on your windows, and in some cases, freezing on the seals of your windows and doors.
Your home’s air conditioning system can help to remove unwanted moisture, however if there is too much moisture, damage may occur to both the inside and outside areas of your home. This is why it’s important to maintain healthy humidity levels depending on your home’s needs, as well as your family’s comfort and safety.
Recommended Humidity Levels The ideal humidity level of your home can depend on several factors, including personal preferences, clothing, level of physical activity, and outdoor temperatures. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) suggests a range of 45% – 55% humidity.
Maintaining a consistent level can not only keep you and your family comfortable, but also safe from possible health risks, including bacteria, viruses, respiratory infections, and asthma, to name a few.
Recognizing the differences in humidity can help to keep levels more in tune with what’s needed.
Low Humidity If humidity levels are too low, you may be susceptible to some or all of the following:
Dry, itchy skin and hair
Static electricity
Paint chipping
Damage to wood floors and/or furniture
Damage to electronics
Increased risk to colds and respiratory illness
High Humidity If humidity levels are too high, you may be susceptible to some or all of the following:
Sleep discomfort
Muggy conditions
Rot on woodwork
Wet insulation
Mold growth
Using a Humidification System in your Home Adding a humidifier to your home’s air conditioning system can have a great impact on the health of your home and your family. There are several health benefits to owning and using a humidifier, including improved breathing, reduced risk of infections, viruses, and bacteria, softer, moisturized skin, snoring relief, and improved sleep, among others.
Using a humidifier could also help in improving or preventing the possibility for electric shocks due to dryness in the air, cracked wood furnishings from lack of moisture, discoloration or warping of artwork, photos, and paper collections, and more.
Adversely, a dehumidifier can help with moisture control by removing excess humidity and managing the overall air quality in your home. Regular maintenance of our HVAC filters can also be significant in your system’s efficiency.
Winter Months In the winter, the air is unable to hold moisture and can feel very dry. It’s important to use your humidifier to add moisture to the air. An indoor humidity level of 30% – 40% is recommended in winter months and colder climates.
Summer Months In the summer, the air can be quite humid, or muggy. This is when dehumidification becomes a priority. You’ll need to remove excess moisture by using a dehumidifier or by keeping your humidity levels below 60%.
Your relative humidity level settings can depend significantly on the climate and personal preferences, however is important to maintain a recommended level to ensure the health and safety of your family and home.
Join us for this year’s Fall Parade of Homes, presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City. All entered homes will be open from 11 AM to 6 PM daily, Saturday, Oct. 10th – Sunday, October 25th.
NOTICE: Restrictions may be in place for the health and safety of all Parade visitors. Please see the official statement from the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City regarding COVID-19.
“Parade of Homes attendees are responsible for not attending if they are or may be infected the COVID-19 virus or have been around infected person(s), and for providing their own personal protection equipment, avoiding touching surfaces, and complying with social distancing. While reasonable efforts will be made to disinfect certain surfaces from time to time, the builder and the Parade sponsors will have no liability to attendees regarding the COVID-19 virus. To the maximum extent permitted by law, each attendee releases and discharges each builder and Parade sponsor, and their respective employees and representatives, and also waives, all COVID-19 related claims associated with being a Parade attendee.” – Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City
Fall Parade of Homes presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City
Admission is free and all ages are welcome. To learn more about the Parade of Homes, visit the KCHBA website.
While the pandemic continues, we find ourselves in an unprecedented time as parents adjust to working from home and kids begin virtual learning. With families spending more time at home than ever, it can be hard to balance everything going on inside and outside of the house. Here are a few tips to help with working from home.
Designate a Workspace A Home Office can be the perfect space to work from home. If a separate room isn’t available, designating a table or desk can suffice – even a seat at your Dining table! As long as you have everything you need to focus and successfully perform what’s needed, this space can be completely yours. Designating this space strictly for work also helps to maintain a better separation between work life and home life. If possible, find spaces that are specific to each individual so everyone can work as they need to without distraction.
Stick to a Routine Planning out a schedule that works for you and your family can be a key part in making the best of this situation. Keep in mind that although your surroundings have changed, certain duties may still need to be fulfilled. Maintaining those consistencies can help to make this transition easier for everyone. Designate set hours for work and school so everyone knows what is to be expected each day.
Stay Organized While it may be more easily said than done, staying organized should be a top priority when working from home. Find what works best for you in keeping your thoughts together. Whether it be Post-Its, a whiteboard, to-do lists, or whatever it may be, embrace all of the tools you can to keep everything running smoothly. Disorganization can add to the chaos and cause additional stress, and nobody needs that.
Remember to Take a Break When people begin working from home, they find it difficult to differentiate a work/life balance and can often work overtime without realizing it. This can eventually lead to burnout, which can be detrimental to your health and work performance. Talk with your boss or child’s teacher to find how breaks can be taken throughout the day. Are you given a time for lunch? Can you leave the home if you need to run an errand? These things are important to discuss as you settle into working from home. Without the necessity of a commute, it’s easier to find yourself working longer hours. Just remember it is still okay to take 15 minute breaks for a quick walk or to grab a drink or even use the restroom.
You Can Do This We know it’s been said several times before – “We’re in this together!” – but, we really are. We are all living in an unprecedented time with more of us working from home than ever before. While it may seem overwhelming at times, just remind yourself to take a deep breath and keep pressing forward towards another day. Working from home can be a big adjustment, especially as our children join us with virtual learning. Each family is different so everyone may need to adjust differently. Reach out to any resources you can to find the answers and solutions that work best for you and your family.
If you’re interested in looking for a new home with a designated Home Office, check out our Available Homes here or you can build your own with one of our custom floor plans. Visit our website to see more or feel free to call us at (913) 220-7477!
We’re showcasing the progress of one of our biggest projects, a reconstruction project in Fairway, Kansas. We invite you to join us as we share regular updates from demolition to completion!
We’re giving you an exclusive look at the Roeser Homes process, from demolition to reconstruction! See our process through the eyes of our homeowners as we share regular updates, photos, and more.
As our audience, we want your input on our selections and decisions from flooring to hardware, tile and carpet, and more. Questions about building? Let us know! We’re open to all of your questions, concerns, and suggestions. There are several ways to follow along as we build our brand new Carter 3 in Fairway, Kansas.
YouTube
We’re posting short video updates for each milestone reached of the construction process. See what we’ve done, what we’re working on, and what’s to come!
We’re sharing regular, weekly updates with more in-depth storytelling of the ups and downs of new construction. We’ll also explain various terminology and the process of building a home.
We’re excited to share this experience with you and hope you enjoy tagging along for the ride. If you have any questions regarding the home building process or if you’re interested in building a new home with us, don’t hesitate to reach out! We’d love to hear from you.
It’s that time of year again! The Spring Parade of Homes has swept across the Kansas City metro area with a variety of homes available and open for tours.
This Parade season looks a little different than past parades, with the caution of health and safety concerns regarding the recent COVID-19 pandemic. With recommendations and guidelines in place, builders on both sides of the state line have opened their homes and welcomed the general public to find inspiration for interior design, building techniques, and trends in new construction.
During the Parade, builders are encouraged to participate in a judged competition for their homes. This year, we’re thrilled to take home two First Place awards for our homes in Boulder Hills and WatersEdge. We invite you to take a look at our winners below.
First Place Winner for Distinctive Plan and Design, Spring 2020 The Roanoke by Roeser Homes 15760 Chadwick St. Overland Park, KS 66224 WatersEdge, Overland Park
Just a reminder, the Parade of Homes will continue through Sunday, June 28th, 2020 with homes open to the public from 11 AM – 6 PM. Admission is free. For a full list of the recommended health and safety guidelines in place for COVID-19, please visit the KCHBA website. https://kchba.org/kc-parade-of-homes/spring/
We want to take a moment to recognize the members of the KCHBA and all of our vendors, homeowners, and fellow homebuilders for everything they do for our industry. Thank you for the opportunity to do what we love!
Happy Parade of Homes! We’ll see you again next season!
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