Government Bailout
The government bailouts of firms like AIG and Fannie Mae were intended to promote stability in the financial markets and ensure access to credit ... footing by directly intervening, the government would buy foreclosed houses in areas where prices are declining and then burn those houses down so that they could not be resold. I know that sounds silly [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 01:16:48
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Villa B te O / Bureau B+O
Architects: Arnoud Olie, Bureau B+O Architecten Location: Oldeholtpade, Netherlands Project Team: Remco Siebring, Klaas Kloeze Site Area: ... design for this rural area. Across the house are two sight lines that connect the inside ... , space, landscape, modern, and romance are a few of the themes that have served the foundation [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 20:52:15
State Capitol Roundup for January 16
Here's this week's State Capitol Roundup courtesy of state Rep ... lawmakers are questioning the governor's decision to hire a former legislator and member of the House ... discontinued posting lifeguards at state park swimming areas. House Republican Task Forces Hit the Ground [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 19:18:00
Calif. home prices down 26%, nation’s worst — again
California home prices fell by the biggest margin in the nation for a 19th straight month in November, ... resales were foreclosures Housing in O.C. beach towns slumps, sales off 28% Bay Area home prices ... . house on busy street worth $508k? Renovating in the recession? A Realtor’s warning In other [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 02:00:59
Shortcut no more
#fullpost{display:inline;}For those who been to my house, would probably know about this "illegal" u-turn that we always use ... some contractor clearing out the land next door. I wonder why. Another house? WAW~ new neighbour. There's actually a new house around my area but the owner seems to be modifying the designs again [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 02:03:00
A midwestern connected farmhouse?
With the terrible winter weather we have in Illinois, I keep wondering why the connected farmhouse was a New England phenomenon ... is one example of a connected farm, and here is another.There is a big open area between our house ... plans because they might be disappointed down the line when they can't accomplish those goals [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 12:37:00
Matt Artinger Interview
by Rick Landers. On our way to the Martin Guitar Company in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, Modern Guitars took a detour down a country road near Emmaus, ... going guys with an abundance of spirited enthusiasm and good humor, that makes you feel at home ... home, complete with a lower level area to house his very impressive shop. Artinger guitars are as much [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 01:30:20
Gravity + vacuum + matter = my basement
Four and a half years ago, my husband and I bought our first house ... areas "the bedrooms for very bad children."When we moved into the house, we had great plans for how we would use the basement. There was to be a home gym, a reading corner, and an area for extra guest [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 17:49:00
Servo switch assemblies
If you are interested in trying out some home automation, but don’t want to get into the potentially dangerous area of hacking your house wiring, consider these servo switches. These allow you to flip a switch, using a servo. They are clean, temporary, and fairly compact. You can purchase them at oomlout.com or download the designs and build [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 22:18:01
Kitchen Remodeling Need Not Have A Corporate Budget
by Carl Esonhouse Everyone wants the best for their homes and one of the most important areas one’s house is the kitchen, ... on how to remodel your kitchen on a budget, there are a lot of options available which can enhance ... when while trying to remodel your kitchen on a low budget, is to try and do it by yourself. You could [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 21:20:37
Historic Mill Dam area
Customs House and Port of Tyne Health Authority The Mill Dam area of South Shields has an historic significance, ... . In between the two buildings is what little remains of Dalton Lane. Black and white conversion and colour [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 00:01:55
My little cottage
It was green - pulled straight out of a comic book’s color palette, yet set in a surrounding worthy of a poet ... . At the time, I was single, with just Supercat to call my own. This tiny, 750-square-foot house ... and some of the other areas of concern. My parents promised help in the foundation crack/stair footing [more...]
Date: 2008-07-15 19:17:22
Reasons Why My Brain And Body Are Fried No, I am not blaming a thing on the in-laws ... more than for us to move into a $500,000 ranch house in their area that is smaller than the $75,000 ... those plans. We rearranged things so that I could head back home instead. The catch - I had to leave [more...]
Date: 2008-07-21 20:44:36
Tuscan Dream
Tuscan Dream Posted on 2008 under Travel | No Comment 5 Jul I have always wanted to visit Italy and everywhere in Europe! We even planned to go there last month but we changed our plans because we had house renovation ... of the nature! From looking at their rooms and the surrounding area, I wished we did not have house [more...]
Date: 2008-07-05 02:07:37
Cold, dark, and dreary
That's what it looks like outside (cold, dark, and dreary). I awoke to the sound of heavy sleet beating against the window... again ... the $1,900 car repair bill!) so we had been keeping an eye on the weather conditions. At least ... we have no basement, the garage is our one storage area for the house. It has everything [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 19:08:00
Cleaning Up That Smoke Damage Odor After A Fire
A house fire is never a good thing. It can ruin a small area of a house or burn a whole residence to the ground. Whatever what physical damage the fire creates it will also leave behind dirt particles and an unpleasant scent. [more...]
Date: 2008-08-29 19:10:03
Bathroom Design Ideas To Create A Dream Room
Bathrooms are secluded and private areas of the house where you can take a shower or bathe and relax from the day. This is one of the reasons why individuals choose to remodel their bathrooms when they become outdated. There are many design ideas that a homeowner can consider when thinking about remodeling [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 07:15:06
Chantel’s Design Dilemma
When we heard Chantel’s cries for help with her living room, we swooped in to whip up something swanky ... go. As for the rest of the seating, we have (in various areas of the house) the sofa, loveseat, armchair ... is bursting with potential. And the addition of some serene and beachy greens and blues will really [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 21:47:32
Simple Water Damage Restoration Tips For Homeowners
Water damage usually occurs in homes when there are pipes that burst or when the home’s water system suffers from a leak and it goes unnoticed for a ... long time. When this happens, some furniture and areas of the house are damaged due to prolonged contact with water. Molds and mildew may also grow in ... [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 08:10:05
Remodeling Our Home on a Budget
I mentioned in my last post that I would share my experience on how we remodeled our home and added a modern addition on a budget ... and laundry room (yes, they were all very small cramped rooms) into a open floor plan modern home ... house we could in an area we liked. We lucked out and were able to find a 700 square foot bungalow [more...]
Date: 2008-11-03 12:56:26
Meow meow twinkle twinkle abc
My children are hilarious. Getting more ridiculous by the day ... areas, crafts, food, bouncy houses, and loads of running around.I have 188 pics to go through ... . ;)When they emerged from the forest/jungle we went past the carriage rides with horses. He was uncertain [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 16:29:00
Sure Fire Tips To Potty Train A Puppy
Sure Fire Tips To Potty Train A Puppy Author: Haley 19 Jan No, it's not a dream nor is it a miraculous act, but it is possible to house train your puppy in 7 days or less! This easy schedule will not only ... he starts to sniff and circle an area in the house before using the bathroom. If you cannot keep [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 05:23:41
On Grace and Graciousness
One of the nicest compliments I have received in my life came about 8 years ago from a family member ... in the finished areas of our house. Stacks of bins, homeless furniture. It’s madness. And it’s causing [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 04:51:35
How Can I Potty Train My Puppy
No, it’s not a dream nor is it a miraculous act, but it is possible to house train your puppy in 7 days or less! ... a close eye on his behavior in case he starts to sniff and circle an area in the house before using [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 17:16:37
Inauguration 2009
Today was the 56th Inauguration Ceremony for our 44th President, Barack Hussein Obama, that took place in Washington D.C ... to be in attendance at the National Mall and surrounding areas that encompasses the Capitol, White House ... designer, Isabel Toledo. (Fun Fact: Toledo, who has been making clothes in New York for 25 years, said [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 01:23:00
House of the Week lights up with Ikea
You may think that Ikea does not feature often in designer homes, think again ... ' at $4.00 each ($132) for the job.It wasn't just a matter of cost savings. Our industrial-modern house ... with the best of them.Chris says, "Ikea is throughout our new Seattle-area home, the House of the Week [more...]
Date: 2008-08-22 08:44:00
NEW YEAR’S EVE…
glitter-graphics.com HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE DAY to you all! ... now as to what will happen. Theinsides are so full of BLACK MOLD that I can’t see themtrying to remodel ... had it, that it wason the list to be DOZED.. OH HAPPY DAY! Several other houses in the two block area [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 05:28:08
My Dream Hut by Lamaro Schoenleber
My Dream Hut by Lamaro Schoenleber 10 Jan 2009 Author: admin In: Future Concepts, Future Technologies I used to be a closet hut-lover, ... it out loud for fear of being termed backward. Indeed, everyone in Africa wants a large stone house ... be an option to divide living areas, or a modern living design where living areas flow into each other [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 08:37:48
Weekend Wrenching - Bike Racking Systems
Weekend Wrenching Bike Racking Systems I just moved into a new work area (she got a new house) ... in mind when looking for a new racking system. Has to at least hold 10 bikes at once. Can't take ... . Has to accommodate varying frame designs. To find a solution to this issue, I turned to my Twitter [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 15:11:06
A Simple Woman's Daybook ~ Day 16
For TodayMonday, December 22Outside My Window ...."...oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is soooo delightful .. ... quilt and stitcheries and prairie dolls and doll pillows and raggedies! My imagination ... from the living area into the bedrooms.Around the house... lots of laundry, present wrapping [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 15:03:00
A lovely dinner
Delhi is the capital and has about 12 million inhabitants while it is the second biggest city in India after Mumbai ... of Rashtrapati Bhavan. At Vijay Chowk it crosses Sansad Marg and the Parliament House of India can be seen ... in Viceroy’s House. It is a quite and clean area with big lanes. They were preparing along the roads [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 22:54:47
Be a successful home flipper by Flipping Dallas Real Estate
by Jordan Hashem Have you ever flipped a house before? If the market in your area is not doing well then Dallas real estate could be your answer ... such as foundation and roofing issues which can be costly to repair. By having an inspector check ... your start your house flipping adventure: There are several things you have to keep in mind [more...]
Date: 2008-10-26 17:42:23
Fiber Cement and Polycarbonate by Christopher Megowan
Posted here before, Christopher Megowan's modern annex is an addition to a Victorian home used for student housing ... living area as well as more bedrooms. Usually the older homes are torn down and replaced by apartment [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 13:05:18
The new chief
“The future productivity and mobility needs of the nation depend on surface transportation ... of the San Francisco Bay area’s Metropolitan Transportation Commission and a close ally of House ... of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Those are some pretty big guns if you ask me – [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 12:30:58
Western Washington Sees Pattern of Severe Flooding
... -cutting (leaving less vegetation to soak up water and hold the soil in place), and over-development in flood plane areas (leaving too many people’s houses too low in the face of rising rivers) … [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 02:24:51
What Does 2009 Promise For Las Vegas Real Estate?
by Montgomery Q Gilletiaz Recent reports about the real estate market in Las Vegas have stated that those looking to obtain residential real estate ... . At the moment there is low demand for houses in the Las Vegas area and also an abundance of properties [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 15:52:36
the house
Erin asked about how we plan on living in such a small space with an expanding family.Main Level (pictured above): 670 sq. ft.Loft (not pictured) ... about building the house ourselves is that we get to design it to fit the way we live.*Smaller bedrooms allow ... ceilings in the house, but instead decided to build a loft area that will be used as a guest [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 18:42:00
It's Happening!
Yes, it is. I feel like I am reporting from a war zone. Rex's bedroom has been converted into a mock dining room. The house is in chaos ... (including a new braided area rug) and also start up our spring cleaning early. Things are going to be shaped [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 02:13:00
Question of the Day: Stormy Weather Edition
For those of you who live in saner parts of the country, ... . We were fortunate in comparison with many others in the area. Over half of the houses [more...]
Date: 2008-08-20 17:55:58
more burgers
The McCafe concept has apparently been very successful for McDonalds. I think they could push the "cafe" aspect a bit harder ... in from areas with cheap rents or their rich parents' houses. All you'd have to do is offer them a couple [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 04:57:00
Decluttering Your Home, In The Form Of A Diet
How cluttered is your home? Is it limited to one room or does the clutter spread to all areas of your house? ... list is quite amazing! What would you credit [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 03:19:58
It’s Like A Snowball Running Downhill
It’s Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. “More than a million U.S ... mesa.” “Area home builders sold just 4,695 houses last year in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 21:09:36
Jan 17 - Welsh Springer Spaniel and Pheasant Continues
I’ve had some surprising comments on these paintings, ... in a generally round shape near the middle of the canvas. As far as which one of the six value plans, it’ ... from us toward a farm house. I hope that all my friends in the southernmost area of the country [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 23:36:09
RovAir: Short term 3G connectivity
I’ve never felt the need to pay $30 to $60 a month for 3G connectivity. I live in a major metropolitan area and when I want to work away from the house, I can usually find a coffee shop, library, or other establishment with free WiFi access. But I just booked [more...]
Date: 2008-11-14 20:49:29
American people are selfish
By Chant Mayer I LIVE in Glendale, Arizona, USA. I am a 36 year old female, married and have a 10 year old house in the suburbs of a multi-million dollar area. Of course ... of only 5k and a few dogs to feed. It is not even remotely possible to sell a house in the market [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 21:47:42
Actor Anthony Clark Lists Outpost Estates Home
SELLER: Anthony ClarkLOCATION: Outpost Drive, Los Angeles, CAPRICE: $2,495,000SIZE: 2,712 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3 ... ceilings, cedar paneling & brick wall accents. Gourmet country kitchn w/ nu modern appliances ... across a house at the tippy-top of the Outpost Estates area that grabbed our fancy.So, as Your Mama [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 17:46:00
Taking the LEED in energy efficient living
When Jack and Aileen Viorel outgrew their house in Leland and were looking to move, ... in the area, but in the county! hpim1118.JPG The LEED certification for homes is new but no less ... lower energy and water bills; reduced greenhouse gas emissions; and less exposure to mold, mildew [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 15:14:21
The Creatures We Don’t See: Thoughts on the Animal Other
When I was around ten years old my family moved from New Delhi to the town of Patna, in Bihar, for two years. Patna was a small, untidy, sprawling little town (relative to Delhi) and the area where we lived consisted of large, old-fashioned houses set among enormous gardens [more...]
Date: 2008-10-10 18:46:54
Sangria, Day One
November 6, 2008 in Spain, family, travel Tuesday, we spent the morning finishing up and getting out of our apartment ... of spray obscure our view of the house-covered hills of Tangiers. Soon we were docking. We wandered ... area. Our hotel was close, so we walked up cobbled streets and through narrow, hilly alleys to find [more...]
Date: 2008-11-06 15:17:36
Digital Home Security System, Do all it yourself (Detectors, Glass break, Panic buttons)
Choosing the right detectors There are numerous detection devices available and choosing the right one to protect a particular area isn’t always ... , and you may have pets in the house which will mean careful positioning and directing of the detection [more...]
Date: 2008-11-12 02:12:28
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