Homebuilding / Remodeling Guide
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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.
Read moreI 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!
Read moreIf 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.
Read moreAn 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.
Read moreCopper rain chains and rain cups have been around for centuries in Japan and now they are making their way to the states. Hard to believe something so simply beautiful and functional has taken this long to be used here in the good ol' U.S. of A. If you want an alternative to the traditional enclosed metal downspout on your gutters then you might want to consider a rain chain. Who knows...you might even lower your blood pressure from the effects of watching rain pout through one in action.
Read moreAll 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.
Read moreMasterfully 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!
Read moreLandscape 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.
Read moreThis 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!
Read moreIf 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.
Read moreIf 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.
Read moreThis 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!
Read moreReclaimed 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.
Read moreIf you have an interest in rare Etowah marble or the historic Tate House, you'll find some interesting facts and great photos about both in this post.
Read moreA brief look at a walk-in closet within a walk-in closet of a master suite in a home in the Blackberry Run section of a gigantic Cousins Properties subdivision being built in northeastern Paulding County known as Seven Hills.
Read moreYou'll find information on the effects of Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) on humans but this post is mainly about how dumb it is to build a house right next to a HUGE powerline tower. It's just my personal opinion, but that's all that matters here.
Read moreCopper gutters were installed on this English cottage style home this past week and they look outstanding. I've got a few images here to get a closer look at the hand-cast copper hangers and the half-round seamless copper gutter system. Check it out!
Read moreI've compiled some homebuilding checklists. Your job is to pick the best ideas that suit your needs and put them to work for you!
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