Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Ball Homes is again looking forward to one of our annual traditions, the fifth annual Ball Homes Night of Hope. This year’s event takes place on Tuesday, October 29th at 7pm, at the Lexington Opera House. This year's featured speaker will be former NBA player Chris Herren, author of Basketball Junkie and subject of the ESPN documentary Unguarded.
Chris Herren was a high school basketball legend from Fall River, Massachusetts, who realized his lifelong dream of playing for the Boston Celtics only to lose it all to alcohol and drug addiction. In his inspiring way, he draws on his own history to convince audiences that it is never too late to follow your dreams and urges audience members to overcome their setbacks and start making the right choices. Chris now dedicates his life to recovery, family and giving back.
All proceeds from the evening’s festivities go to the Hope Center, to help battle homelessness, addiction and mental illness across Kentucky.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Since our founding over 50 years ago, Ball Homes has made it a priority for our company to support various charitable causes. We actively and enthusiastically partner with organizations that work to improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work.
We would like to share information about some fo the non-profit organizations that have impressed us with their commitment to serve, their success rates, and their overall willingness to take on difficult tasks and provide services to those in need.
This week, we are featuring our partnership with the Urban League of Lexington. The Urban League of Lexington focuses on assisting African American and disadvantaged citizens achieve social and economic equality. They offer several programs in job training, education, computer skills, housing, community development and advocacy.
On Monday, October 21st, the Urban League of Lexington will be holding their annual empowerment banquet, Empowered to Dream, at the Lexington Center in downtown Lexington. This program is the League's biggest fundraising event of the year and will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the 2013 Individual and Corporate Diversity Award winners and the 2013 Community Service Award winners.
We're so excited to be a part of this wonderful organization. To join us in sponsorship with the Urban League of Lexington, or to reserve tickets for the dinner, visit their website at www.ullexfay.org.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
It's time again for the Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville's 2013 Parade of Homes. This year's parade will be held October 4-6, 11-13, and 18-20 from noon to 5 pm.
Ball Homes will be featuring four floor plans in the Parade: the Livingston, located at 3321 Cedar Branch Road in Greenbrook, the Baldwin Expanded at 1700 Sawgrass Road in Falcon Pointe, The Westmont II Three Car, located at 1732 Granada Drive and the Claremont II, located at 1375 Silver Leaf Drive, both in Silver Oak. Contact J Honeycutt Real Estate at 865.329.6919 for more information on these and other homes for sale!
This is our third year to participate in this free, scattered site tour of the best of Knoxville's new homes. If you're in the market for a new home or you're interested in the newest trends in the home building industry, be sure to stop by our homes.
Livingston floor plan: 3321 Cedar Branch Road in Greenbrook
Baldwin Expanded floor plan: 1700 Sawgrass Road in Falcon Pointe
Westmont II Three Car floor plan: 1732 Granada Drive in Silver Oak
Claremont II floor plan: 1375 Silver Leaf Drive in Silver Oak
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Since our founding over 50 years ago, Ball Homes has made it a priority for our company to support various charitable causes. We actively and enthusiastically partner with organizations that work to improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work.
We would like to share information about some of the non-profit organizations that have impressed us with their commitment to serve, their success rates, and their overall willingness to take on difficult tasks and provide services to those who need them.
This week, we’re featuring Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass. JA of the Bluegrass has been serving Central Kentucky since 1963, impacting over 350,000 young people and celebrating their 50th anniversary in November. During the 2011-2012 school year alone, they reached 18,047 students in Fayette and 11 surrounding counties with various classroom and after school programs that educate and inspire young people about business, economic, and free enterprise.This year, Ball Homes has partnered with the Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass in their Adopt-a-School program. This program allows us to sponsor a local school and provide them with the materials and equipment necessary to continue the program. This is our 11th year as a partner and we’re excited to continue our participation and commitment to help JA of the Bluegrass empower Central Kentucky students to own their future economic success.
For more information on how you can get involved in the Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass, visit their website or connect with them on Twitter.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Temperatures are cooling down and that means it’s time to start thinking of ways to prepare your Ball home for fall and winter. These simple steps can lower your utility bills and keep you and your family warm and comfortable throughout the cold season. 
- Clear your gutters and downspouts from debris frequently throughout the fall. Neglected gutters can lead to wood rot problems, pest infestations, wet basements, foundation damage and many other expensive complications. Consider installing gutter guards to cut down on the amount of leaves that can clog your drainage system.
- Caulking is one of the least expensive home repairs out there, with some of the biggest energy savings. Caulk around windows and doorframes to prevent heat from escaping. Silicone caulk is great for outdoor use because it won’t crack or shrink when the weather gets colder. If your weather stripping is cracked or loose or you can see daylight from inside your home, consider replacing it.
- Now is the best time to get your lawn ready for the spring. By spreading seed now, you give the roots enough time to germinate and develop a good root system before the cold weather sets in. If you can, aerate your lawn before you put down fertilizer, which will allow moisture and nutrients to get into the roots. We’ve found a great tutorial from DIY Network on how to aerate your lawn. If you aren’t able to aerate, consider mulching dry, fallen leaves rather than raking them. When you mow, remove the bag and let the pieces fall among the grass blades. This will allow them to decompose and nourish your lawn over the winter.
- Change your furnace filter regularly. Before you switch over to the heat setting, contact a licensed heating contractor to inspect and service your gas heater or furnace to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Your local utility company will often provide this service for free. Also have your wood-burning fireplace inspected, cleaned and repaired to prevent chimney fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Just because it’s getting cooler does not mean that your ceiling fan can’t help you lower your utility bills. Change the direction of your ceiling fan to create an upward draft that redistributes warm air from the ceiling.
- Take the time to do some additional fall cleaning you don’t normally get around to, like laundering window treatments, vacuuming your mattress and box springs, and cleaning out the clothes dryer vent. These small tasks will help remove dust and dirt that can be circulated into the air while your home is closed during the winter months. This cleaning will also save you time when you begin your preparations for the fall and winter parties and guests you will be hosting in your home.
Are there any other maintenance tips you'd like to share? Let us know on our Facebook page!