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the floor. At the entrance he chose red slate tiles; Flooring materials at garden room and fireplace was natural stone. Alva Aalto brought the owner’s art passion to the house by creating an open space with the function of the gallery and living room at the same time. The concept was to mark the important role of art in the house, so he designed an extend part from Maire’s studio and the living room to have more connections . The Villa Mairea had…

available. Only time tested materials will do for our clientele. Our Exterior Home Improvement Services Include. •New Roof Installation for residential homes (shingles offered are by GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning) •New replacement siding (whole house…

your feet to the touch. Therefore, carpets are the best flooring for basements. Nonetheless, tread carefully. Carpets are inexpensive, but very inexpensive carpets won't last long-term. Invest in quality, yet inexpensive carpet that withstands house traffic. Vinyl, tile, and laminate are good options as well. Wood flooring is not acceptable for basements due to possible warping and…

Imagine landowners in the 1900’s, who owned a wide swath of land that has been passed down through the generations. As they look out the window, they see rolling hills and verdant fields. But when they’re strolling the property, they have an epiphany that these are not just normal hills, but man made mounds. Imagine their shock and amazement as they discover what has been under what they thought were hills for all these years. This is what Mrs. Edith Pretty must have thought as she realized…

In the winter, our gas got disconnected until the fall when the winter gas law had it turn it back on. My sister and I spent a lot of time at my Grandma’s house, because we couldn’t dry our clothes in a dryer and there wasn’t hot water for showers. My parents would heat water in a giant slow cooker we had that is similar to an oven, but can boil water fast and uses electricity instead of gas. This last summer, my mom got her job back for a while so we could keep up with the gas bill. In the…

If you are thinking about buying a house, you are about to embark on an exciting journey and one that will make a huge impact on your life going forward. Additionally, buying a house will probably be one of the biggest investments you will ever make. Therefore, you should spend some time learning about the process and everything that is involved before you begin, including the home appraisal and the home appraisal cost. Knowing the process and the things you should and shouldn't do when buying a…

First-time home buyers are often surprised by the number of factors involved with buying a new house. Where are the kids going to school? Is it close to work or will there be a long commute? Is there shopping and entertainment options nearby? Is the neighborhood still under construction? These are just a few factors many home buyers consider. However, three factors are generally considered the most important by real estate agents: price, type of home, and location. Price One of the first…

Hailee, Christina, and I, decided to volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House in New Haven, Connecticut on a Thursday. Before we got there, we did not know what to expect, but afterwards, we truly felt grateful that we helped out a great cause. The Ronald McDonald House is a charity house that keeps families close to their family members that are being treated at a nearby hospital. We spoke with someone who works at the House and she told us that eight families were there on that day. We were able…

Clearwater will construct and maintain our living area until we are rescued by having an emergency shelter that is about 70 square meters with length benches. If an airing problem occurs, then we must evacuate our living area and move out into a tunnel. We will use a rear actor to dig for underground water sources. As well, we will use the radiators from the vehicles inside the mine shaft to search for water. Food supplies will be limited because we will need to prepare ourselves for darker…

There are a lot of things that people do to make their home more comfortable, beautiful and worth a bit more money if they were to sell. Should you decide that an outdoor living space would be the perfect addition to your home, you'll have a lot to think about. How you want it to look, how much you are willing to spend and what features you want are all important, but you'll always have to decide if you will do the job yourself or hire a professional contractor. Before you start your outdoor…