These rooms stood out to me for their simple, almost rustic and contemporary styles. I just love the look of dark/reclaimed wood against white walls and linen. Clean, textured and neutral material never fail to inspire me.
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Ask any retaining wall builder and he will be able to tell you that retaining wall construction is actually a simple task. This is especially so if your retaining wall is just for decorative purposes and won’t be very high. On the other hand, if it is otherwise, you should then consult retaining wall builders to help you with the project because specifications and guidelines will have to be strictly adhered to. Building a wall which is no taller than 3 feet, though, will be a cinch especially as the tools and steps aren’t too difficult to follow.
Thus, the first thing you need to do would be to think about the location of your retaining wall. Use something to mark the area where you would like to have it done i.e. chalk or coloured dye which washes off after a good scrubbing. From the area, determine and mark the exact location of your retaining wall. Rem Read full post…
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Among all of the celebrity homes that have hit the market lately, few stand out as a historic gem. This one in Connecticut, however, is definitely worth a look. The Cotton Tavern sits on 40 acres of what is commonly referred to as the Quiet Corner of Connecticut, where the population is surprisingly low. The Federal-style house was built around 1770, and has been added onto over time whenever the residing family needed more space. Owner Renee Zellweger recently put the house on the market for $1.5 million.
A very careful restoration
The list of renovations done on this house are impressive. There are the usual things you would expect, such as an extensive overhaul of the plumbing and electrical systems, as well as the addition of a heating and air conditioning system.
Hello, brand new year! After a great holiday season, I am fresh, recharged and ready to get back into work-mode. Fresh ideas brewing for exciting projects on the horizonBring it on 2012!!
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Anyone who follows Matt Grocoff and his old house adventures knows that energy-efficiency and old houses can be a beautiful mix. Homeowners across the country are catching on to the fact that green doesnt necessarily equal ultra-modern, and that even the smallest changes in an old house can make a big difference.
However, when price is not really an option, there are even more upgrades you can make while restoring your old house to its rightful glory. When Julie Tung and Ed Schwartz decided to find a home in Ridgewood, New Jersey, their two passions had to meet: she wanted a historic home to restore, and he wanted a home he could make energy-efficient. They settled on a 5,000 square foot house built in 1767 that was at risk of being torn down.
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From basic problems to modern ideas
The work started from the ground upliterally.