This Fauquier County home addition provides a perfect gathering place for entertaining. The floor-to-ceiling windows, French doors and cathedral ceilings give the room a spacious feel. By incorporating the existing (exterior) brick wall, Duckett Construction was able to stay true to the original...
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With the recent downturn in the housing market, it is important to be both smart and creative when considering your financing options. Here are some helpful tips on budgeting for your home improvements.
Plan ahead. “It’s really important to do your homework before making a decision,...
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Love it or hate it, the laundry must be done; however, you can make your laundry chores as pleasant as possible by creating a space filled with efficient work areas and abundant, stylish storage.
1. Labeled boxes and bins can store seasonal decorations, craft supplies or seldom used items.
2. Take...
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The world of decorator fabrics is bursting at the seams with options for your decorating needs. Silks, linens, chintzes, brocades, leather and micro-fibers are just a few of the fabrics available. “Fabric is the ready-to-wear of the home furnishings industry,” says Heather Ryan of...
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Spring has arrived and nothing welcomes the season like a clean house. According to a recent survey conducted by The Soap and Detergent Association, 60 percent of Americans agree that springtime is the best time to eliminate clutter and dirt from their homes. Prepare in advance with these...
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Herbs are flavorful, aromatic plants that thrive in the summer because there is so much natural sunlight. But you don't need to give up fresh herbs when the weather turns cold. To have a few herb plants growing in the kitchen during the winter provides fantastic flavors that are well worth the...
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Recycling Stats
251 tons of municipal solid waste was generated by Americans in 2006
82 tons of that waste was recycled and composted
31 tons of municipal solid waste was combusted for energy recovery in 2006
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Everyone knows to recycle...
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Gone are the days of Rover’s homemade doghouse, constructed of simple plywood, a few nails and a splash of paint. And indoor cats, historically “trapped” inside, away from the natural habitat of their ancestors, now have access to the world of chasing bugs and feeling the wind in their whiskers....
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Most allergy sufferers carefully track the conditions that contribute to the growth of whatever pollen or mold they are allergic to. They can avoid cats and dogs that may set off their sneezing. However, what should someone do if the very air they’re allergic to blows out of the ventilation...
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In 1912, a new word in Webster’s Dictionary defined automation as “the technique of making an apparatus, a process or a system operate.” Those in the home automation industry define this word as “making life easier.” Home automation covers a variety of needs, wants and...
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