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Randy Boerstler

I started as a home-stalker... visiting brand new homes under construction in the neighborhoods near my house. That inspired me to write about home building and home renovation projects -- chronicling homes during different phases of construction from a consumer's point-of-view. Basically, the tips you'll find in my articles are a collection of checklists for what I think should (and should not) go into building or remodeling a quality home.

Drill A Water Well To Save Yourself Some Money

If you've ever considered having a well drilling service drill a water well for you, or drilling your own water well on your property, then you have some research ahead of you. I've offered a few links to help you along in the process.

The Tate House a.k.a. Pink Palace: Exterior Photographic Journey

This is an exterior photographic tour of the historic Tate House in Tate, Georgia. It is also known as the Pink Palace. An abundance of photos awaits for those who desire to view the exterior grounds surrounding the Tate House and the exterior of the home itself.

Celestial Breeze Offered By Virtual Properties Realty

If you'd prefer building your own home on a lot with a view and you'd like to build it in Paulding County, Georgia, then you need to check out some of the lots in Celestial Breeze Subdivision. What awaits you are some of the best views in Paulding County...and that's no joke!

One-Of-A-Kind Custom His & Her Walk-In Closet With Dressing Area

A new home with a custom his and her walk-in closet with dressing area in The Park at Anderson Farm in Marietta, Georgia by Donny Brook Homes sets the standard by what all homes in this price range should be installing.

A Fireplace With Travertine Tile

A gold mine of luxurious features awaits within this Charleston Row House-style designed home located in historic downtown Aiken, South Carolina. I feature the travertine tile inlay fireplaces in this first-of-a-series posts. As of this posting date, it is still available for sale.

Craftsman-Style MultiFamily Home Plans in Hiram Park

Craftsman-style multifamily home plans are what's in store for you if you buy a home in Hiram Park subdivision in Hiram, GA. They are basically single family dwellings that share a wall, or two, but have all of the features of a regular home. You had better know the true meaning of Love Thy Neighbor or you may find yourself moving on.

Historic Architecture and Ghosts O’Plenty at The Buxton Inn

I accidentally stayed at a haunted Inn a few years back and came away unscathed. I just needed to stay somewhere in the Newark, Ohio area that was a little off the beaten path. I got more than I bargained for at the Buxton Inn. Historic architecture and ghosts abound within this little corner of the world. I'll be back!

10 Ways To Get Your Home Ready To Sell: A Checklist Of Exterior Curb Appeal & Landscape Tips

If you're about to sell your home you'll need to check this list of critical exterior and landscaping bullet points to bring your curb appeal up to snuff. Spending some time checking of these items will boost your ability to sell quickly and for a higher price.

A Curved Staircase Showcased in The Park at Anderson Farm

An interesting look at a curved staircase in a home in The Park at Anderson Farm in Marietta, Georgia. Staircase construction is a difficult process that is better left to the pros to conquer.

Install A Copper Rain Chain For Simple Elegance On An English Cottage-Style Home

Copper rain chains & rain cups are a great alternative to traditional enclosed metal downspout on your gutters. Have you ever watched rain pour through one?

How To Sell Your House: An Explanation Of The 3 Ways Sell A House + Everything You Need To Know To Do It Right

All the tools you need to sell your home yourself or working with an agent. You have a big job ahead of you if you're considering selling your home on your own. You have 3 options to choose from; sell it yourself, work with a discount broker and do some of the legwork yourself or go with a full-service real estate agent. Whatever home selling method you choose, you need to know the ins-and-outs of what is involved in this complicated procedure.

Exposed Beam Ceiling Craftsmanship: English Cottage-Style Home: Part 9

Masterfully installed hand-hewn white oak exposed beams utilizing old world-style mortise and tenon joinery is just one more reason to read on. You'll have a hard time finding craftsmanship of this caliber in the homebuilding industry today. Seeing is believing!

Creative Landscape Lighting: A Neighborhood Well Lit: English Cottage-Style Home – Part 8

Landscape lighting can truly set the tone for a neighborhood as well as your home. The Retreat at Kennesaw Mountain in Marietta, GA is a fantastic example of the way it's done right. Please enter...I've left the light on for you.

News Flash! Toilet Blowout Sale!

This is a short entry regarding the European Sink Atlanta sign that is humorous and possibly disturbing, depending on your point of view and mood. Please enter with caution!

Groin Vault Ceiling: Not Your Typical Ceiling: English Cottage-Style Home In The Making: Part 7

If you have an interest in past and present groin vault ceilings in architecture then have a read. The English cottage-style home I'm following also has an example of a groin vault ceiling in the vestibule.

Remodeling Your Home For Aging-In-Place

If you want to live comfortably in your own home as you near a traditional retirement age, you might want to remodel your own home to better suit your needs for the coming years. It is advantageous to consider hiring a Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS). The CAPS is specially trained to build to suit seniors needs more appropriately than your average remodeler. I've got a few great links to point you in the right direction.

A Renovated Brick Ranch Style Home In My Old Hometown

This post covers a recently renovated 3 BR/1 BA brick ranch style home, circa 1966, in Aiken, SC. My parents have owned it as a rental property and have decided to put it up for sale after a lengthy list of renovation upgrades were completed. They spent about a year (here and there) renovating the home to maximize their appraisal value. It seems to have worked! Check it out!

Reclaimed Antique Terra Cotta Roof Tile Installation On This English Cottage Style Home In The Making: Part 6 In A Series

Reclaimed antique terracotta roof tiles from Europe are just one of the crown jewels of this English cottage-style home. Terra cotta roof tiles are in very high demand these days so it makes this roof that much more valuable. It is a sensible choice for a home such as this because it is architecturally in character and it will last the life of the home with proper maintenance, much like many of the materials being used in this home-in-the-making.

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