Someone cue Julie Andrews "My Favorite Things"! 😂❤ I'm rolling out FIVE of my current MUST HAVE'S in the plumbing world. A few are pricey, a few are reasonable. All of them are worth it! Here's the FIRST ....
POT FILLER - I LOVE having my pot filler at my stove. This time of year, I'm doing a lot of boiling corn on the stove, noodles, frying sausage with a little water. This pot filler makes it EASY & not bake breaking work.
COST? Two parts ... First payment will be to your plumber. You need a water line at the stove. Then, you'll pay for the actual pot filler itself. The fixture normally ranges between a couple hundred dollars and up.
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"No damage here. We just got in our crawlspace." ⬅⬅A recent message from one of our homeowners after severe weather passed through their area. Thankfully, everyone was safe!!!
It's a reminder that some of the most important parts of a home are the ones you hope you'll never have to think about. We're grateful this family is safe and honored to have been part of building their home.
❤️ #DrakeHomes #BuildingCommunity
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Always a pleasure working with K.B. Crail Inc. on our beautiful homes. This one is almost complete in Effingham, IL.! ... See MoreSee Less




Did you know a storm shelter can be built right into your crawlspace?
For homeowners with a crawlspace foundation, a reinforced storm shelter can provide an added layer of protection without taking up valuable living space.
✔️ Convenient access from inside the home or garage
✔️ Hidden below the house, not in the way of daily life
✔️ Designed for safety and peace of mind
✔️ Can often be incorporated during new construction
Because some of the best features in a home are the ones you hope you'll never need. If a storm shelter is important to your family, we'd be happy to discuss the options available for your new home.
#DrakeHomes #BuildingCommunity #CustomHomes
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With the recent tornados in our area, we wanted to talk about a few ways to rebuild stronger than before. Here are five standards for Drake Homes:
1. Engineered Roof Trusses - Designed specifically for your home to provide strength and long-term performance.
2. Hurricane Ties & Clips - Added connections that help secure the roof structure to the walls.
3. Proven Wall System - OSB sheathing with house wrap, or ZIP system, and your choice of siding or masonry exterior finishes.
4. Engineered Foundations - Every home starts with a foundation designed for the soil conditions and structural demands of the project.
5. Storm Shelters & Safe Rooms - Available for families seeking an added layer of protection and peace of mind.
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How cccaaahhhh-uuuttteeee is this custom mud room cubby? The green pops so well off of the brick cobblestone floor. LOVE IT!
#cobblestone
#mudroom
#cubbies
#storagesolutions
#newhouse
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KIIIIINNDDD of obsessed with this powder room! It’s bold, wild, funk and full of light! UGHHHH - it’s perfect. Agree?
Location: Coles County IL
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This home is checking all the boxes. 👏
✨ Statement wall of windows
✨ Black exterior with stone accents
✨ Warm custom cabinetry
✨ Expansive island
✨ Covered outdoor living that feels like another room
Every Drake Home is built around the way our homeowners want to live and not from a one-size-fits-all blueprint.
Would you choose the wall of windows or the kitchen as your favorite feature?
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A drawer… inside a drawer. Everyday silverware on top. Slide it back to reveal hidden storage underneath for serving utensils, steak knives, and more. It’s organized, space-saving, and one of those little luxury features that makes everyday life easier. Sometimes it’s the details you don’t immediately notice that end up being your favorite. ...
This is what we call GAMEDAY. Final touches complete, can’t wait to hand over this custom home to an amazing family tomorrow. ...
This family is moving across state lines to be closer to their grandkids. You’d be amazed at home many of our clients are doing the same thing. What grandma’s & grandpa’s will do for their grands! ...
Wrapping up my FAVORITE THINGS today, this one is for my MOM`S!
First picture is my LEAST EXPENSIVE first-world luxury: The Delta Cup Rinser. Why is this my favorite item for a NEW MOM? It is the BEST and EASIEST bottle washer in the game! You can use it to wash bottles and your wine glass. OBSESSED. Believe me, you need to add this to your NEW BABY REGISTRY. I gift this to all of my pregnant clients.
COST: $150+ depending on finish. Your plumber will come and run a line off of your hot water line. It`s SO easy.
THIS IS MY ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE FOR ANY FAMILIES WITH KIDS! Just trust me.
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SPLURGE ALERT ... OK, listen up SPORTS PARENTS, this water bottle filler is going to be your new best friend. How often do you find yourself cleaning water spots off of your refrigerator, and puddles of water off of your floor? This bad boy fits your big ole Stanley, or Swig, or Brumate, or whatever gallon jug you`re using to hydrate with. It`s the bomb-DOT-com!
COST? Listen, you`ll invest somewhere between $2,000 and one black market kidney. You`ll need a water line within 15 feet of this in-wall unit. Something cool though: the water is filtered AND chilled.
Would this be worth it to you? COMMENT and tell us if this is a dream or could soon be a reality for you?
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For my CLEAN FREAKS, this FAVORITE THING is for you! First Delta made our lives easier by just giving us the 2-in-1 handheld shower head, the In2Ition. THEN, they stepped it up a notch by adding the intense sprayer function on the head. This thing could take the top layer of skin off if needed. Nothings trickling out of this bad boy. Want a sparkling clean shower while standing in one spot? This is the shower head for you!
COST? Around $200, depending on the finish.
PRO TIP - You can add this to ANY existing shower you have. Go get it!
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This is SUCH a versatile and luxury sink faucet!
For all of my ladies who like to washer their hair in the sink, THIS IS FOR YOU! For all of my mom`s who walk up to their sink and see splatters of toothpaste all over their sink because their kids and/or husband don`t know how to wash their toothpaste down the drain, THIS IS FOR YOU! This faucet has a sprayer that pulls down and out! WHAT A DREAM!
COST? $200+ depending on the style & finish. The fixture in the picture is listed at $449 on Delta`s website.
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Someone cue Julie Andrews "My Favorite Things"! 😂❤ I`m rolling out FIVE of my current MUST HAVE`S in the plumbing world. A few are pricey, a few are reasonable. All of them are worth it! Here`s the FIRST ....
POT FILLER - I LOVE having my pot filler at my stove. This time of year, I`m doing a lot of boiling corn on the stove, noodles, frying sausage with a little water. This pot filler makes it EASY & not bake breaking work.
COST? Two parts ... First payment will be to your plumber. You need a water line at the stove. Then, you`ll pay for the actual pot filler itself. The fixture normally ranges between a couple hundred dollars and up.
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Avery`s FAVORITE plumbing parts and pieces will be featured today. Keep checking in to see what she can`t live without! This might be one of them! ...
"No damage here. We just got in our crawlspace." ⬅⬅A recent message from one of our homeowners after severe weather passed through their area. Thankfully, everyone was safe!!!
It`s a reminder that some of the most important parts of a home are the ones you hope you`ll never have to think about. We`re grateful this family is safe and honored to have been part of building their home.
❤️ #DrakeHomes #BuildingCommunity
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Did you know a storm shelter can be built right into your crawlspace?
For homeowners with a crawlspace foundation, a reinforced storm shelter can provide an added layer of protection without taking up valuable living space.
✔️ Convenient access from inside the home or garage
✔️ Hidden below the house, not in the way of daily life
✔️ Designed for safety and peace of mind
✔️ Can often be incorporated during new construction
Because some of the best features in a home are the ones you hope you`ll never need. If a storm shelter is important to your family, we`d be happy to discuss the options available for your new home.
#DrakeHomes #BuildingCommunity #CustomHomes
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With the recent tornados in our area, we wanted to talk about a few ways to rebuild stronger than before. Here are five standards for Drake Homes:
1. Engineered Roof Trusses - Designed specifically for your home to provide strength and long-term performance.
2. Hurricane Ties & Clips - Added connections that help secure the roof structure to the walls.
3. Proven Wall System - OSB sheathing with house wrap, or ZIP system, and your choice of siding or masonry exterior finishes.
4. Engineered Foundations - Every home starts with a foundation designed for the soil conditions and structural demands of the project.
5. Storm Shelters & Safe Rooms - Available for families seeking an added layer of protection and peace of mind.
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We want to sincerely thank everyone who has called, texted, and reached out to check on us over the past week.
Our hearts go out to the families, businesses, farmers, and communities across the area who were affected. We`ve seen firsthand the strength, kindness, and resilience that make our communities special as neighbors help neighbors through difficult times.
We are praying for those impacted around Coles, Effingham, Jasper, Shelby, Moultrie, Macon & Christian counties. Our team is especially thankful for all the first responders, utility crews, and volunteers working tirelessly to help our communities recover.
Thank you again for thinking of us. ❤ Stay safe, everyone.
— The Drake Homes Team
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