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
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Renovating A Home
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. When it comes to renovating your home, it's usually because you need something changed. It could be because you are just sick of squeezing into a small kitchen, or it could be that you want to sell your home and need to increase its market value. There are many parallels between renovating a home and overhauling your life. Both are about healing, motivation and doing something that makes your heart feel good. Working on a home gave me clarity when so many things in my life were unclear. It’s All photos courtesy of Ethan Arnheim. It’s easy to be wowed by a professional renovation that costs as much as a small house. But when someone is able to do their own work—on a budget, no less—and does it well, it’s doubly impressive. Example A The summer is a great time to tackle home renovation projects. Are you ready to start a project in your home? Have you been saving up for a specific project and doing your due diligence by researching materials and contractors? For many of you, this may be Summer is the perfect time to finally tackle your DIY and home remodeling list. Tackling home projects yourself is a great way to save money. Some home projects are easy to do by yourself and can save you a lot of money. For example, Popular Mechanics .
Renovating a house can be a tough job. With so many details to consider, just knowing where to begin can be a challenge. But one consideration homeowners shouldn’t skip is safety. Integrating security upgrades into your next remodel or renovation can be FREEPORT (WIFR) -- The donations poured in for the surviving animals found in a Freeport home last spring, but the man who was renting the home to the alleged animal hoarder could use some help too. It's been a nightmare for Cole Eshleman since the animals Steve Fairfield has been flipping houses in Crawfordsville for about five years. On occasion he finds something unusual during the renovation process. “I’ve found an antique or two, but nothing that touches my heart like this,” Fairfield said as he A disheveled two-story historic home nestled on land located adjacent to the Noonday Creek Trail in Woodstock will soon be transformed into a permanent home for the arts. Renovations to the Reeves house are being planned as part of the second phase to the .
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Renovating A House
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 summer is a great time to tackle home renovation projects. Are you ready to start a project in your home? Have you been saving up for a specific project and doing your due diligence by researching materials and contractors? For many of you, this may be renovating a house can be a tough job. With so many details to consider, just knowing where to begin can be a challenge. But one consideration homeowners shouldn’t skip is safety. Integrating security upgrades into your next remodel or renovation can be BOWDOINHAM, Maine — A home being renovated on Post Road burned early Thursday morning, drawing firefighters from six communities in an effort to save it. At 4:47 a.m., the homeowner, who was renovating the house and staying in a camp behind it There are many parallels between renovating a home and overhauling your life. Both are about healing, motivation and doing something that makes your heart feel good. Working on a home gave me clarity when so many things in my life were unclear. It’s Two most difficult rooms to remodel in a house are Bathroom and a Kitchen. Here in this article, you will get to know a lot of tips for Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling. One of the most expensive rooms to renovate in a house is the bathroom. Adding a new .
MISSION, KS -- (Marketwired) -- 06/29/15 -- (Family Features) renovating a house can be a tough job. With so many details to consider, just knowing where to begin can be a challenge. But one consideration homeowners shouldn't skip is safety. Integrating Steve Fairfield has been flipping houses in Crawfordsville for about five years. On occasion he finds something unusual during the renovation process. “I’ve found an antique or two, but nothing that touches my heart like this,” Fairfield said as he A downtown intersection was shut down for two hours Tuesday morning after contractors discovered what appeared to be a grenade while renovating a home. The building, located near Isabella and Church streets, was also evacuated after the item was discovered This week we will continue by highlighting some additional common remodeling mistakes that impact a project’s budget and how much a home remodel actually costs. Remodeling represents a substantial investment of time and energy, so no one wants it to cost .
Friday, June 26, 2015
Renovating Your Home
(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 Move items that can impede access to basements or attics. An accurate assessment of the value of your home will give banks the information they need to determine loan amounts for future renovation projects. Providing background information on the home and It is their job to renovate your home, but the most important thing they build is a strong working relationship with their clients. They want to be the first name you think of next time you have a renovation job. From kitchens to bathrooms to offices Consider the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, recent renovations, as well as the age of the home. Don't forget to include costs for pests control, lawn maintenance, and occasional home repairs when deciding your rate. The curb appeal We've said it before What is a “green renovation”? A home renovation could involve replacing old fixtures, opening walls, and updating your home’s furnace and water heating systems — giving you options for making those parts of your home more efficient or Is digging up the backyard to put in a pool worth it? What about upgrading a tired-looking kitchen with gleaming marble countertops? And what about installing high-tech speakers—throughout the house? If you’re planning to renovate your home, you may .
Is now the right time to finally make those renovations to your house? Every quarter the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) announces its Remodeling Market Index (RMI) which measures the current state of the remodeling market based on the activity Allyn Brown didn’t really like the cramped, choppy layout of his 1970s ranch home, but the location was just too good to give up. The house sits on two mountaintop acres overlooking vineyards and orchards, just minutes from the vibrant downtown of Paul Taylor went on craigslist to find a renovator to build a dormer and bathroom in his New Westminster home. He didn’t have a contract, but relied on an email from the renovator detailing what the job would cost. It was a disaster. Taylor had saved for .
Friday, May 22, 2015
Home Renovating
SAYRE - A dilapidated property at 105 Chemung St. in Sayre had potential buyers view the run-down house Tuesday, with Sayre Borough Code Director Chris Kaiden giving tours to interested parties. Six people came to the house for a walk through, and Kaiden 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. World Patent Marketing, a vertically integrated manufacturer and engineer of patented products, announces the Roll-a-Scaleroller-Scale, a construction patent which offers both amateur and professional builders precise measurements each and every time . Police are looking for a man who they say took money for work, but never did it. BEDFORD -- On the surface it seemed somewhat legitimate. Both people say Shawn Diehl gave them a written contract, but they both figured out something was wrong when he never Milford police say a Shelton man has been charged with allegedly burglarizing a Milford house and allegedly taking $1,100 worth of merchandise. Police say Jerome Downing, 38, of Center Street in Shelton, is accused of burglarizing a Knobb Hill Road house JERUSALEM (RNS) An Israeli family experienced the surprise of a lifetime when, during a home renovation, workers discovered a 2,000-year-old Jewish ritual bath, called a mikvah. The discovery lends weight to what some archaeologists have long suspected .
Two brothers have been charged with home improvement fraud by police in Vernon. Wesley Zaino, 26, and David Zaino, 27, are accused of accepting more than $49,000 from an elderly victim for home repairs, but completed very little of them, according to police. FREEPORT (WIFR) -- The donations poured in for the surviving animals found in a Freeport home last spring, but the man who was renting the home to the alleged animal hoarder could use some help too. It's been a nightmare for Cole Eshleman since the animals The ghost of Rona’s logo is still visible on the navy blue facade of an abandoned building in Toronto’s east end. The store closed two years ago, just one of 20 locations vacated by the retailer. The shutdowns happened so swiftly and often in such high Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – Milford Police have arrested a man in .