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You call that a penthouse? Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 5:00PMMany builders are discovering that apartment buyers are not willing to pay any price for an apartment just because it's called a penthouse.
NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 15 July 2010 Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 9:37PMAll ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.
Khairil Anwar says heart and soul must go into a piece of handicraft Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 7:16PMWOODCARVING is an important means of artistic expression that lend a sense of style, elegance and refinement to any house or commercial building.
MEMA Wildfire Prevention Tips Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 7:07AMFRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- State officials are warning residents that recent weather conditions create conditions conducive to wildfires.
NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 3 July 2010 Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 9:28PMAll ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Saturday - crew rest day.
Decorating with Americana isn't just for Fourth of July Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 2:29AMIt's almost the Fourth. You want your home to have a touch of Americana, but not to look as though Paul Revere lives there.
Designer's showcase Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 1:27AMInterior designers may be synonymous with solving decorating dilemmas for others, but their own abodes call for creative solutions, too.
Sponsored By: Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 9:14AMNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Housing Authority of the City of Fernandina Beach will convene a public hearing to receive comments on the "draft" PHA Annual Plan for 2011. The public hearing will be called to order at the Fernandina Beach Housing Authority Office, located at 1300 Hickory Street, Fernandina Beach, Florida on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.
Interiors: Make your home an allergy-free haven Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 1:34PMVacuuming should be done at least three times a week to keep dust mites in check
Strait into style Friday, May 14, 2010 @ 9:49AMKnown for restoring and re-assembling traditional houses, the people at Bon Ton Langkawi are at it again, this time in Penang. SU AZIZ and C.K. LAM take a peep
Research and Markets: 2010 U.S. Millwork Industry Report Friday, May 14, 2010 @ 7:55AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2010 U.S. Millwork Industry Report" report to their offering.
NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 12 May 2010 Wednesday, May 12, 2010 @ 8:28PMAll ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.
Sophisticated sun control saves energy and makes life easier Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 4:49PM(ARA) - Do you ever wish you could create an outdoor environment that would be comfortable and safe from the sun, while also having a positive impact on the environment? This can be your reality with motorized awnings, window coverings and rolling shutters.
Growing emphasis on construction & infrastructure projects boosting demand for carpets & floor coverings in Levant Sunday, April 25, 2010 @ 2:46AMDOMOTEX Middle East 2010, the MENA region's only dedicated trade show for carpets and floor coverings, has revealed that it is targeting the high potential markets of Lebanon, Syria and Jordan given the major focus on the real estate and industry sectors in these countries.
Home of the Week: Upstairs, Downstairs Saturday, April 24, 2010 @ 4:06PMIn a building owned by Marc and Maureen Lucas, a gesture as simple as passing under an interior arch transports you from the 20th century to at least the 19th century.
Go rural at hands-on farms near Port Townsend Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 10:20PMMake cheese, feed a lamb and sip homemade hard cider at hands-on farms in the Chimacum Valley on Washington's Olympic Peninsula.
Urbanite Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 12:43PMLines are unavoidable on weekends outside Tom's Restaurant. (Marie Claire Andrea) Part antique collection, part old-time diner, Tom’s Restaurant in Prospect Heights has remained a bedrock institution for more than 70 years, seeing its Brooklyn neighborhood through ups and downs.
Made in Seattle: Saltbox Chicken Coops Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 3:46PM Do you keep hens? Are you thinking of keeping hens? House your hens in style with a Saltbox Chicken Coop , built here in Seattle by Berg Danielson, a finish carpenter. Originally a project for his own chickens, Danielson's design has evolved into a functional throwback to the Saltbox aesthetic - a mix of country quaint and modern convenience. Assembled from planks of cedar and a box ...
18th-century home to be restored by Historic Newton Tuesday, April 13, 2010 @ 5:11AMMicki Avery, one of eight living descendants of Captain Edward Durant, remembers going to the Durant-Kenrick house in the summers and playing in the rooms and grounds. While other children won’t be able to play in the 280-year-old house like she did, they’ll soon be able to see it as it was centuries ago.
Steak Like Mom Used to Make Tuesday, March 30, 2010 @ 9:14PMThe Alley's cuisine may be outdated, but its comic-noir atmosphere and live piano bar are still hard to beat. by Matthew Stafford There are all sorts of reasons for going out to dinner that have nothing to do with the nutritional, and the Alley has been offering its patrons at least three good excuses for stopping in since it first opened its swinging doors eight decades ago this year. The place ...
Shiraz model at TwinEagles balances open floor plan with meditative areas Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:05AMContributed by Gravina, Smith & MatteThe Shiraz, a custom single-family model home built by Bordeaux Homes, balances the openness of a 4,100-square-foot floor plan with more private areas, including a secluded master suite with a sitting area and a palette of spa blue and cocoa to promote relaxation.The four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath home overlooks a lake and golf course from its Hedgestone ...
Home Expo vendors optimistic of rebound Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:13AMFor Steve and Joyce Jenson, this weekend is one more step toward building their new house.
Stylish blend Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:38PMTraditional styling facilitates contemporary living in this custom-designed home at 24 Fairwood Court in Miamisburg.Built in 1996 on a lot, which overlooks the 10th green at PipeStone Golf Course, this home offers about 6,000 square feet of living space.
NASA Studies Recent Storms to Improve Space Based Global Weather Monitoring Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 4:21PMThe evening sky above Huntsville, Ala., held an eerie look on Thursday, Jan. 21, but few knew looming overhead was an EF-2 tornado waiting to descend on a downtown neighborhood. The Huntsville storm system didn't produce an abnormally large amount of lightning, typically a key indicator of severe weather, and the weather community was focused on larger hail-producing thunderstorms moving through ...
Space station crews get 'window on the world' Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 11:54AMEndeavour astronauts opened shutters on the space station's new observation deck early Wednesday, giving crew inside an "absolutely incredible" view of Earth below.
29-room mansion in Trinway a part of railroad system's past Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 7:03AMTRINWAY -- As of late, it is synonymous with ghost hunts and things that go bump in the night. But Prospect Place in Trinway has a wealth of historical significance hiding behind its walls and beneath its floors.
Your Family Decorator: Put some 'top hat' style in your decor Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 4:11PMHave the days of tails and top hats gone forever? I recall that when President John F. Kennedy was inaugurated, he wore his black top hat at the ceremony — and, I believe, he was the last president ever to celebrate his arrival in Washington adorned in such. I'm told that his dad, Joseph Kennedy, was the decision-maker regarding the selection of that hat.
How long will your house last? Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 5:00AMFind out which items in your house could last a century, and which will need to be replaced.
Salvage pieces dominate bath remodel project Friday, December 25, 2009 @ 6:49AMArchitectural salvage and antiques shop browsers know interesting and unique treasures can be found while strolling open-mindedly through aisles and aisles of sometimes dusty, rough-looking items such as panel doors, shutters, stairway spindles, entire fireplace mantels, hinges, knobs and other hard...
Chambers of secrets | The strange world of self-storage Monday, November 30, 2009 @ 9:44PMWhat people really get up to behind the steel shutters of Britain's private lock-ups From the distant end of the strip-lit corridor, unit S002 looks identical to the hundreds of other storage rooms in Reading's giant Safestore warehouse. A heavy metal door painted pastel blue, a padlock bought from the front office, a sticker advertising the benefits of introducing a friend to self-storage. A ...
Old haunt comes back to life in Brooklyn Heights Sunday, November 8, 2009 @ 8:00PMWhen a neighborhood institution shutters, it’s usually gone for good. And so it seemed Armando’s restaurant was lost forever in March 2008, when its familiar neon lobster sign came down from its longtime perch at 143 Montague St. in Brooklyn Heights.
Thomas Sanderson Launch Shaped Shutters Wednesday, October 21, 2009 @ 2:08AMThomas Sanderson, the UK's leading supplier of bespoke blinds and shutters is pleased to announce the launch of shaped shutters to their extensive collection. (PRWeb Oct 21, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/shutters/shaped/prweb3081294.htm
Thomas Sanderson Launch Shaped Shutters Wednesday, October 21, 2009 @ 2:01AMThomas Sanderson, the UK's leading supplier of bespoke blinds and shutters is pleased to announce the launch of shaped shutters to their extensive collection.
Vittoriosa steps back in time Monday, October 12, 2009 @ 2:16AMPhoto: Matthew Mirabelli. Illuminated with thousands of candles and flares flickering and dancing in the slight breeze, Vittoriosa stepped back in time and threw open its doors for one magical night on Saturday.
Owners reminded to secure cottages Wednesday, September 23, 2009 @ 11:20PMPeterborough County OPP are reminding cottagers to make sure cottages are secure as owners close and winterize their vacation properties.[...]
Treat your windows right Friday, September 18, 2009 @ 6:03AMThe latest trend is to simplify-for looks, light and energy efficiency.
Transitional' decorating is a great design strategy Wednesday, September 16, 2009 @ 9:34PM"Transitional" decorating means artfully mixing contemporary pieces with vintage ones
Treat your windows right Wednesday, September 16, 2009 @ 9:47AMWindow treatments can completely transform the look of a room. But they're also a great way to add privacy and make your home more energy efficient. The options these days let you have it all: style, ease of care and practicality.
Mix it up with 'transitional' decorating Saturday, September 12, 2009 @ 12:01AMBy MELISSA RAYWORTH Associated Press You probably didn't realize, when you put an ornate old picture frame next to the sleek Pottery Barn sofa in your living room, that you had your finger on the pulse of America's design culture. But you did.
Mexican War Streets tour to show off different kinds of renovations Friday, September 11, 2009 @ 11:20PMIt's a long road from the projects of North Jersey to a mansion on Pittsburgh's North Side. The journey from a high school gridiron to the Pro Football Hall of Fame is even more unlikely.
Richmond Home Show to be held Sept. 19-20 at Raceway Complex Thursday, September 10, 2009 @ 4:04PMSeveral Mechanicsville companies taking part in 22nd annual event
Mixing Old and New is a Great Design Strategy Wednesday, September 9, 2009 @ 12:03AMYou probably didn't realize, when you put an ornate old picture frame next to the sleek Pottery Barn sofa in your living room, that you had your finge....
Mixing old and new is a great design strategy Tuesday, September 8, 2009 @ 9:21AMYou probably didn't realize, when you put an ornate old picture frame next to the sleek Pottery Barn sofa in your living room, that you had your finger on the pulse of America's design culture. But you did. What some interior designers call "transitional" decorating — artfully mixing contemporary pieces with vintage ones — is "the No. 1 featured style in magazines like House Beautiful, and in ...
Olney: Georgian colonial filled with stories Thursday, September 3, 2009 @ 1:33PMCrown molding and a ceiling fan mark this, one of five bedrooms. Nestled in the heart of the Olney Oaks community, this historic 1925 estate — a large, custom home built by Sears — has modern updates that enhance the home's history.
The grow-your-own homeless hostel Tuesday, September 1, 2009 @ 3:42PMBoasting maple floors and individual gardens, this cool modernist building is Britain's first tailor-made homeless hostel. But will it end up being a one-off? At first glance, you could easily mistake Spring Gardens for a fashionable new micro-hotel, or a chic health resort, tucked away behind some Edwardian terraces in south-east London. In fact, it is a new hostel for the homeless – and it's ...
Rhinebeck Antiques Fair Dealers Return For Memorable Weekend Tuesday, June 16, 2009 @ 10:06AM:The spring season opener of the Rhinebeck Antiques Fair ran Memorial Day weekend, May 23 and 24, bringing a full complement of 184 exhibitors to four buildings at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Show promoter Bruce Garrett said, "Overall, I'm happy with what occurred.
Bethesda: Attached home features details, elevator Thursday, June 11, 2009 @ 12:22PMA winding staircase leads to the second floor. This stunning attached home feels like a single family home, but has all the conveniences of a townhouse. It is virtually maintenance-free with lawn care included in the monthly HOA fee.
Decision to evacuate not always easy Monday, June 1, 2009 @ 12:17AMThe Coosaw Creek Disaster Preparedness Committee has an emergency trailer. Its members are looking at outfitting their own emergency operations center.
Entice buyers with sparkle, less clutter Sunday, May 31, 2009 @ 1:58AMIt's a question all homeowners face when they decide to sell: How can you make your home as appealing to potential buyers as possible? In today's market, that question has become even more crucial. "It really depends how much your home is worth," says New York-based interior designer Janine Carendi. "Is it in move-in condition, and will buyers expect it to be?" Not everyone should invest in ...
The art of furnishing a model home Saturday, May 30, 2009 @ 4:12AMA good seller tries to target all five of a potential homebuyer's senses to make them forget the size of the mortgage and feel like the house is comfortably embracing them.