They started installing the vinyl siding while we were at the beach. We drove to the house before we drove home. Everything was set up. Were they working after 7:00 on a Sunday? There were no trucks. We called and no one answered. Did something …
Last night on the news they had a treehouse that is a short term rental in Woodfin, near Asheville. They interviewed two guests and the owner, Mike Parrish. Mike says he plans to add 10 more treehouses and a hobbit home, “Something right out of …
They installed the insulation today. They put R-15 in the walls and R-38 in the ceiling. What does R mean? “R” Means Resistance to Heat Flow The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating power. The attic has thicker insulation because more heat is lost …
Today they applied Concrobium Mold Control to the trusses. Concrobium Mold Control® dries on surfaces to create an invisible antimicrobial shield that kills and prevents mold. The product “contains no bleach, ammonia, alcohol or other VOCs.” It is recommended for new construction. It is used …
They installed the gas lines while we were at the beach. We are having a gas hot water heater. We want gas fireplaces in the living room and master bedroom. We haven’t chosen what we want, so we had the gas stubbed out so that …
My husband took us to the beach for our tenth anniversary. This is where we stayed. This is the living room. The kitchen has four counter height bar stools at the island. There is a compact kitchen. The living room opens to a small balcony. …
We spent a day of our vacation wandering around the models at the new Ikea store in Jacksonville, Florida. This model was VERY tiny. The kitchen was open to the living room through two doorways. The kitchen has everything. The cabinets, countertops, sink and appliances …
This is one of the pictures we got when we explored the new Ikea store in Jacksonville, Florida. We were looking for inspiration for the new house. This is an idea for my laundry room/craft room. The wall is covered with Skadis Pegboard. It comes …
They have opened an Ikea store in Jacksonville, Florida. We had a shopping list for the new house, but spent some time wandering through the models getting ideas and inspiration. I like that they show a lot of different style kitchens. Most are pretty streamlined, …
I just love this turquoise beach house. I was walking down the beach as the sun came up. I took a bunch of pictures to share. Can you imagine waking up to the sunrise over the beach? The porch overlooks the beach. The walkway leads …
