JERUSALEM — What did an Israeli family find when they decided to renovate their Jerusalem home? A 2,000-year-old ritual bath known as a mikveh. The discovery wasn't the result of careful digging and research — workers pretty much fell into the bath as ST. MARYS — The first visit to St. Marys by a vice president was met with little fanfare. Aaron Burr fled to St. Marys after his famous duel with then Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton in 1804, where he stayed in the home of retired Maj. Blok asked Spies to look at the two options for the renovation – either the Eerste and Tweede Kamer, Senate and lower house of parliament, stays where they are while the Binnenhof is being renovated, or they move temporarily so that the work can be LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) -- Boarded up windows, overgrown lawns and peeling paint. These are the characteristics of many shotgun homes along Bank Street between 26th and 17th Streets in the Portland neighborhood. Another detail? They are usually sitting Marshall University expects to spend about $500,000 in ongoing renovations of its president’s house, a historic 1920s-era structure the school says was last renovated in the ‘70s. Brandi Jacobs-Jones, Marshall’s senior vice president for operations (BPT) - This is the peak season for do-it-yourself projects, and maybe you already have your tape measure in hand, ready to tackle a bathroom remodel, open up the floor plan or finally reimagine that unfinished basement. There are plenty of considerations .
(JTA) — A Jerusalem family uncovered an ancient mikvah beneath their home. Israel’s Antiquities Authority, which excavated the 2,000-year-old ritual bath, unveiled the find on Wednesday. A trapdoor covered by a rug leads down to the bath in the living CHARLESTON, S.C. — Congregants at Emanuel AME Church will have to repair more than their torn hearts: The church they call home is riddled with bullets While there have been discussions about completely renovating the study room, no decisions A Jerusalem couple wanted a house "with stones that are talking." What they ended up getting was a 2,000-year-old ritual bath, known as a mikveh, under the floor of their living room, which they only discovered while trying to replace the existing flooring. On Friday, with the sound of drills and saws buzzing in the background, Deshon, who said he was a fifth generation descendant of the home's original builder, Lemuel Jackson, Jr., is not only completely renovating the house but trying to figure out how .
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Renovating Homes
Monday, September 14, 2015
Ideas For Homes
As president of the international landscape architecture firm, EDSA, Doug Smith has worked in destinations as exotic as Egypt and as local as his home state of Florida. But it was his time growing up in Bayard, Iowa, population 458, that truly shaped his In the months before she embarked on her second bid for the White House, Clinton spent hours quizzing economists, lawyers, educators and activists about everything from executive compensation to the latest research on lead paint. By last fall, she'd For almost 40 years, Wilcon Depot continues to live up to people’s expectations as a provider of high-grade supplies and home ideas for Filipinos. Being a long-time giant retailer in the construction industry, the store has already mastered the art of Reading never looked so good—check out our Pinterest board of the most inspiring home libraries. Whether your tastes lean toward traditional or mod, there’s ideas aplenty for booklovers of all dispositions. Visit our board to start planning your “The Last Stand” followed ($12 million domestic, $36 foreign), and “Escape Plan,” in which Sly Stallone co-starred, took in $25 million at home and $112 million overseas Also Read: 6 Movies Ideas for Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone On the south side will be the research center, which will house the history, genealogy and other special “It’s going to be quite satisfying to see the shovel go in the ground.” The ideas for the building came from years of listening to the .
On June 27, Southern Living, the brand that celebrates life in the South, will debut its 26th annual Idea House, providing creative ideas and inspiration for prospective and current homeowners. Located at Bundoran Farm, the home’s partners include “Obviously, we don’t have the White House,” he said. “But I think that’s going to If anything, he insists, it shows that “we’re a party that’s big enough to have diverse ideas and different viewpoints.” U.S. Rep. Best home project I've completed here: Fresh basil and rosemary garden in the courtyard because we love tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil. I get ideas/inspiration for my house by traveling the world and seeing other styles of homes. Something no one Roughly 74% of homeowners say they want to inject a jolt of color into their homes, according to the nationwide survey of homeowners by the Cleveland-based retailer. This year’s survey focuses on the use of color in homes and comes in time with the .
Monday, July 27, 2015
Remodel Homes
Last week we discussed the Tudor revival and the craftsman bungalow style homes. This week we will go coast to coast to introduce two more styles: the Cape Cod and the California ranch. Editor's note: Portions of this article have been previously published When many people hear the term “go green,” they tend to roll their eyes. There are a lot of theories about going green, but most people avoid the project because it can be pricey, plus they do not feel like they are making much of a difference if CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) – Brighten & update up the look of your living room with some simple remodeling ideas! Hunter Marosits, Professional Contractor and Owner of H & R Homes showed us one of his recent customers’ newly remodeled homes. RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. - Contractors are stepping in to help volunteers remodel a house deemed unsafe for a partially blind woman in Riviera Beach. Companies offered to help after seeing Murray Porter's story last week. Porter lives in the home that was Lenawee County Circuit Court officials during a Monday hearing scheduled a lawsuit about delays in a Franklin Township couple’s home remodeling project for a conference in February and evaluation in April. James and Donna Budde filed suit in February If you’ve been wanting to tackle a bathroom remodel in your New Jersey home but don’t know where to start, we’ve got some helpful FAQs to familiarize yourself with the process. Being well prepared is the key to having a smooth renovation project from .
Gallery: HGTV to remodel Merritt Island home This Merritt Island home will be completely gutted and remodeled during renovations by HGTV. Interior photo of the master bathroom. Check out this story on floridatoday.com: on.flatoday.com/1NjDsB8 The following is post No. 6 in an AARP Livable Communities blog diary about a home remodeling project that is stylishly updating a Florida house (referred to here as the “Cate house”) while making it better suited for aging-in-place. The posts so far: 1. The career paths of Asher Raphael and Corey Schiller (35 and 33, respectively) at Power Home Remodeling Group are telling of the unique culture of ambition that prevails at this Chester, Pennsylvania-based exterior home improvement company. Both men According to Remodeling's latest data on home improvements, some renovation projects won't do much for the value of your home. For example, if you add a sunroom or remodel your home office, you can expect to recoup less than half the cost of the project .
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Homes Pictures
As Scott Disick galavants around the world with another woman, Kourtney Kardashian stays at home and plays the role of single mom! This week, pictures surfaced of Scott Disick with stylist ex-girlfriend Chloe Bartoli in the South of France. The two were Kim Kardashian is threatening to sue a photo agency for trying to sell allegedly nude photos of her lounging by the pool at her Hidden Hills home. According to Singer, the supposed nude photos were illegally taken by a photographer using a telephoto lens In addition there are ancient cities and towns. One of my favorites was Gmunden, one of the first homes of the Celts as they migrated into Western Europe. Gmunden had a couple of things going for it – a mountain of salt and a lake full of fish. Do you know who designed your home? Odds are, a licensed architect wasn't directly involved. According to the American Institute of Architects, only 6 percent of its industry's revenues come from drawing one-of-a-kind plans for single-family residences. Alberta is the only provincial government in Canada that posts photos of children in care without protecting them by password. Alberta also runs “Wednesday’s Child” television advertisements, which appeal for homes for children with special needs. There were tears, cheers and an outburst of rainbow profile photos on Facebook after the U.S. Supreme Court "What does this mean for gay couples who want to buy a home?" According to Jeff Berger, founder of The National Association of Gay & Lesbian .
In our third look back over Tom Gauld’s recent illustrations for Guardian Review we revisit the perils of research, writers’ favourite words, and dream homes for genre authors • To buy one of Tom Gauld’s Guardian illustrations, click here UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., June 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- In USA Network's hit series DIG, audiences watched as secular conspiracies were uncovered and as ancient plots were unearthed. Now fans everywhere can experience the action and adventure again and LOVELAND, Colo. - Investigators are looking into what sparked a fire that heavily damaged a home in Loveland. Photos posted by Loveland Fire Rescue Authority on Facebook show flames shooting from the garage of the home on Essex drive late Saturday night. Residents were hurriedly driving back and forth along the highway, collecting along the shoulders to take pictures while police urged residents against the smoky ridgeline above Tremblay's home and Kootenay Lake. "Keep safe out there everyone, things .
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Design For Homes
3. Blue Accent Colors "Pops of indigo blue or deep navy will become a staple in home design this year, as their deep natural hues become extra vibrant against warm earth tones like Marsala," said Zillow Digs home design expert, Kerrie Kelly. Blue is Hold on, Old Town. About 200 homes are coming your way, courtesy of developer Peter Holsten. This replaces the former Cabrini-Green public housing project, which has been underway for well over a decade. The goal? Move residents out of high-crime buildings Manekin, the Columbia-based real estate developer, plans to build a community called Water's Landing at Middle River that would include a mix of single-family homes and townhouses — some with roof decks with a water view. The Baltimore County Council is Over the next several years, Walker would join one of Ricketts’ sons, Todd, at his home in Wilmette, Illinois, for barbecues. In 2014, Walker campaigned for another Ricketts son, Pete, in his successful bid for Nebraska governor. This year, after first The age of this year’s host site makes it a more challenging project than last year’s showhouse, which was a new construction—this year, the project required renovation and earlier involvement from the designers, says DC Design House cofounder Skip Although “universal design” has been around since the 1960s, it is now gaining some much-needed attention as our society recognizes that all people should be able to live and function independently in their homes throughout their life regardless of .
Nick Lehnert, executive director at Irvine, Calif.–based KTGY, and Mollie Carmichael, principal at John Burns Real Estate Consulting in Irvine, assembled for BIG BUILDER 14 ethnographically informed design trends. All 14 of these trends fall within three For more information on Lennar Atlanta’s neighborhoods, the variety of floor plans and current homes available for immediate move-in, please visit www.LennarAtlanta.com for more information about a brand-new home in one of Lennar Atlanta’s neighborhoods. CHS has reviewed the draft design proposals for the Capitol Hill mixed-use developments planned for 11th Ave where Hugo House now stands and at 14th and Madison, the former home of the now-demolished Piecora’s Pizza. Both buildings are planned to Sometimes, the status quo needs a little shake. That's the thinking behind the new approach to Meritage Homes' design centers, where customers who've just purchased a new home from the homebuilder can select such things as new cabinetry, flooring or .