Small House Construction, Design, and Renovation Blogs

Small House Society > Resources Summary. Below are personal blogs and online journals of people working on constructing, renovating, ... . Through sharing stories, photos, videos, floor plans, and other details about the process, others ... on the Victorias cottage but it’s been changed a lot. I’ll try to get a plan up soon.” The Jewel Box Home [more...]

Date: 2008-09-07 00:50:07

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What’s In the Macworld 2009 Speaker Bag?

I spoke at Macworld this year. Apparently, they decided to give all the speakers a bag filled with stuff… AMAZING stuff ... MIMOBOT 2.0 Designer USB Flash Drive Revive Lite home charger for iPod / iPhone Drive Genius ... into each other, or did you meet other interesting people? Do you plan on going to Macworld 2010 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 05:16:29

Solving the Stairway Dilemma

One of the problems with living in a home during substantial remodeling is the sometimes piecemeal approach you must take to projects out of shear ... have plans to do a craftsman-ish trim design on the center column, which will focus on three raised ... that best matched the vintage 1912 trim in the house, and we even mixed different stains together [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 14:02:00

Political Partying

Women's Wear Daily and Refinery 29 asked New York society favorites how they plan to spend election night, and it was so interesting to hear how similar their plans are to mine (i.e. counting down ... Times home page). How are you spending the evening? Jeff Halmos (Shipley & Halmos designer): I'll [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 20:46:56

ProgeCAD 2009 Professional 9.0.14.7

ProgeCAD Professional is general-purpose 2D and 3D design software useful for CAD field & concept sketch, electrical schematics, building construction, AEC architectural, civil, structural, mechanical and industrial engineering, carpentry RFI & "as con" drawings, MCAD mechanical layout, home kitchen & bath floor plan [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 12:31:59

Take A Leap Of Faith And Start Your Own Internet Business

By Shirley van der Laar How to get started with a dynamic plan for supplementing your income ... service from home, house sitting, secretarial service, landscaping and garden service, pool cleaning service, interior decorating, website design, crafts for craft markets, tax consultant, shopping [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 09:17:36

Don't Chu know

By Kate Sheppard LCV president Gene Karpinski and DOE-secretary-designate Steven Chu. Groups around Washington, D.C., marked Martin Luther King Jr ... .; and Washington Gas Energy Services, along with the city's government. They distributed home weatherization ... of President-elect Obama's plan to create hundreds of thousands of jobs by investing in [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 23:28:00

H&M Confirms Matthew Williamson Is Next Guest Designer, Plans Homegoods Launch

What's the opposite of the cerebral-with-a-pinch-of-wit garments now on offer at H& ... of Interiors). The first line of home textiles and accessories (including the curtains, cushion covers [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 18:20:48

The Courtyards at Belmar by Harvard Communities

Designed by Alvarez/Morris as one of Denver's most Innovative Architecture Firms , this Courtyards at Belmar is a unique enclave of ten contemporary patio homes. The Courtyards feature two distinct floor plans each with an open and airy main floor, a private side-yard patio [more...]

Date: 2008-06-13 04:38:00

Bend those deck boards into place

Bend those deck boards into place January 20th, 2009 | Category: ... wiring furniture closet design electronic speaker Plants plans synth guitar e36 diy speakers ... . The BoWrench… www com website led hair com lcd projector fiberglass home theater Furniture [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 09:00:00

Why You Should Consider GE Security System

General Electric Co. GE security systems can spell the difference between becoming burglary victims and the house that robbers pass over because of a well designed security alarm system. Oftentimes, burglars will pass up robbing a house ... payment plans that make it affordable for people to obtain the home protection they so deserve. GE [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 21:10:38

Making a house a home

I spent a few hours yesterday at the design centre, trying to select the interior of my new place. There are a number of decisions to make ( ... it easier to resell the house, which is sad because I plan to live in the place for a few years ... that I like, even if that means deviating a bit from my plans to stay neutral. I seem to have this problem [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 03:49:04

Show Off Your Work & Win Some Jewelry!

I'm a woman of questionable taste. I love LoLs, odd SNL skits and humor based on flatulence and falling down. { ... to Wordpress & custom theme by Sharp Wit Designs from the wonderful Green and Clean Mom. I am so excited to get a new home for my little blawg. I have some BIG plans for the site. Lots of new bells [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 18:49:11

How To Lower Your Home Remodeling Cost

by Kaye Fretz Reducing your overall home remodeling cost isn’t rocket science. The only thing required is some creative planning. Read through this article to discover the secret to renewing your home without the large expenses. First, think about what style you want. There are classical designs you might be interested [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 10:05:15

250 enemy against 30 Marines with a bad ass marksman

FARAH PROVINCE, Afghanistan -A Marine sniper attached to Task Force 2d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, ... to plan and stage attacks against Coalition Forces in the Bala Baluk district. The city is home ... insurgents ambush 30 Marines...and the Marines have a designated marksman who is surely the modern day [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 18:41:28

Armani Plans First Beach Residences

Filed under: Real Estate DevelopmentsArmani's next design project has been revealed. Emaar Properties is working with Armani S.p ... the Mediterranean. Each unit will have a private pool and common amenities include a boardwalk lounge, health club ... by Armani and the homes will feature an exclusive range of Armani/Casa home furnishings. Read [more...]

Date: 2008-08-31 08:02:00

Lenders Become More Open to Loan Modifications

In recent months, lenders have become more open to loan modification programs designed to help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure ... … If you’re determined to keep your home, you’ll probably need to ask your lender to modify ... up a payment plan. In some cases the lender will even agree to reduce the principle amount owed. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 06:45:20

Dreaming of Home (again)

A fellow blogger, twittermate and plurkmate, Em, gave me a site that is called “Design to Inspire ... after this everybody will see the rainbow. So I KNOW we would still be owning our dream house. It won’ ... it!). Schumacher Homes are actually what I have my eye on. With our future plans to settle [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 12:33:56

Ideal Dwelling

Any plans of looking for an ideal dwelling? Them it time for you to visit the Schumacher homes ... that. Schumacher homes are just too worthy to invest, bringing your dream house in front of your eyes with ethnic styles and unique designs. Head to their site at http://schumacherhomesreviews.com [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 22:34:47

Brighten Your Life

For the longest time my husband and I have been planning to buy our own house. We have a lot of ideas as far as making it feel like home ... that I want for my house they carry them all. With Farrey's you can browse thousands of different designs ... a lot of light and does not use any bulb that is less than 75 watts. He already has plans [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 18:37:17

On the Market: de/Vito Designs in Noe Valley

Click the image above to view the full photogallery ... Architecture into a modern, open-plan, split-level retreat complete with all your favorite ... , benefit most from the renovation. The three bedroom home is listed at $1,249,000. · 79 Valley [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 18:18:43

Doggie Double Duty

Our furbaby Paco is always trying to get into the wedding planning. Its very sweet, but usually he just gets in the way, or knocks things over ... . On our walk back home, Sarah mentioned that she is starting an eco-friendly floral business called La Vie ... right down the street! How perfect, to have meetings about the floral design, while the puppies [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 18:41:06

A Fire Is Lit

by Peter W. Wickham, Jr.AKA The Ol' Grey GhostI had originally planned a column on another topic for today but something happened last week that is a ... of queries these days for self- and home-defense weapons and I wasn't surprised when I was asked ... and is of a small frame so most firearms designed for full-grown men were not going to work. She has a [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 15:34:00

Cadillac Converj Concept: Electric-Hybrid Coupe Breaks Cover at Detroit Show

.fullpost{display:inline;}Combining a sexy fastback-coupe design with GM's Voltec electric propulsion system that is similar to the one found in the ... that operates much like a home generator to create electricity.The electric engine powers the front ... the Converj concept has production substance. "It's a logical extension of our plan to reinvent [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 16:51:00

Homestead: Cali Greens at Keys Gate-S.K. Constructio

Occasionally, a new home project comes along that offers a traditional neighborhood feel in the midst of a rapidly growing community and on the edge ... Construction, Keys Gate’s premier builder, Cali Greens’ two-story townhomes include six different floor plans that can be personalized with hundreds of options. Builder incentives available. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 22:20:03

Loose Lips Daily: Five Days to Go

As much local politics as humanly possible. Send your tips, releases, stories, events, etc. to lips@washingtoncitypaper.com. And get LL Daily sent straight to your inbox every morning! IN CASE YOU MISSED IT—”Gray Kicks Segraves Out of Council Meeting” (and read Segraves’ account, too) IN LL WEEKLY (INAUGURATION EDITION) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:53:53

Friday Favorite: Restyled Home

New to SITS? Welcome!! Go read this to get started.Have you signed up to win the Keurig Platinum Brewing System? ... our houses and have been known to plot and plan for hours over paint colors and whisper at garage sales ... you see the playhouse she and her husband built for their daughter.  Her design ethic.  Style me pretty [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 07:00:00

8 great job in line with a BS in Computer Science

Why not have a great career doing something that you like? For example, do you enjoy testing the newest software products on the market? ... like you: Analyst systems interface design database administrator Support Software Engineer Software engineer ... , if you checked, and not fight for a parking space. Attend online classes from the comfort of your h [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 16:38:13

Freshwater Day 12: The Monitor

Today started late. R. Kelly Hamilton, John Freshwater’s attorney, had a commitment in Columbus in the morning and was late getting to Mt ... in and around the hearing room. Testimony today was from Debra Strouse, an Achievement Counselor ... , and saw nothing inappropriate. She did see “religious items” (her phrase) in the room, including [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 05:14:01

There's No Wrong

Do you ever wish that you could have a set of rules that if you just followed them step by step then whatever goal you are trying to achieve would be met?Are you looking for rules to follow when decorating your house? I've been known to spout a few rules myself but I always try balance it with humor and a reminder that design rules are made [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 05:01:00

Organize Your Work in 2009

Regina Leeds, the best-selling author of One Year to an Organized Life: From Your Desk to Your Deadlines, ... organized but still be unproductive at home. She quotes a Zen proverb: …the way a man does ... even further into individual weeks. For each month, Regina sets out a work habit and a home habit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 13:30:00

Where were you when the world ended?

Being a spoiler-filled (except for the final issue) narrative of your Winter Men reading experience, in nine (somewhat lengthy) parts. Part the First. Sometime around 10 August 2005. Your trip to the local comics-purveying establishment rewards you with a new comic written by a Mr. Brett Lewis and drawn by a Mr [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 16:25:10

the night we burned christmas

Before I dive into this story, I want to say that all is well. People have expressed concern over those past two posts. I apologize if I sounded grave or despondent. I was just reeling from the past few days. There was a death in my family, and a lot of lay offs happened at work [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 23:09:00

Now Available! Jason D. Moore Prints - 15% OFF

John Nack interview. It is very much appreciated! There has been some growth on the sponsorship front! As I announced last week, the Photoshop Interviews series is now sponsored in part by Towner Jones Photography and there has been interest in sponsorships for other ongoing projects which will be announced once the details are finalized [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 08:55:44

11th January 2009 - Who's made a mark this week?

The result of the End of Year Portrait Challengecopyright Different Strokes from Different Folks and the artistsThese paintings were was done from ... the photograph. This project is really demonstrating and underlining all the different styles of painting ... ) also stayed at home due to fog but made sure she sketched and quite put me to shame! See [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 13:30:00

Famitsu’s 21 Creators Interview (PS3 Version)

Issue 1/23 of Weekly Famitsu celebrate the new year by interviewing 21 Japanese game “creators” who they think will make waves in the year 2009 ... heading home. Another pleasing sight for him is to see great players of previous games back ... . The most asked question about SFIV is “why are you still making 2D game?”. On the home consoles version [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 08:05:43

Posts about Home Sales as of January 20, 2009

Snow! - blakkatz.com 01/20/2009 We got a dusting of snow last night.  It’s pretty.  I haven’t seen snow in several years now ... the tax commission’s reform package up or down - with no floor amendments in the House … from the home ... 7 Ferry Rd., Fort Walton Beach FL Short Sale You can make this Fort Walton Beach house a home… [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 14:27:32

Tomorrow’s Star Bloggers Talk About Blogging

When a blogger becomes famous, everyone wants to get in touch with her, asking for interviews, sharing their post ideas, or just looking for a quick chat. But at that point, reaching out to her might already be too late. Unless the blogger tells you otherwise, there is nothing wrong with trying [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 13:04:41

Tomorrow’s Star Bloggers Talk About Blogging

When a blogger becomes famous, everyone wants to get in touch with her, asking for interviews, sharing their post ideas, or just looking for a quick chat. But at that point, reaching out to her might already be too late. Unless the blogger tells you otherwise, there is nothing wrong with trying [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 11:19:57

A Frenzy Of Overbuilding That Was Bound To Slow Down

The Mail Tribune reports from Oregon. “Sales of existing homes in Jackson County for the last quarter of 2008 held steady when compared to a year ... in median price, combined with historic lows in interest rates.” “‘It is a great time to be a buyer [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 19:30:48

DrumBeat: January 13, 2009

Analysis: Global power demand to languish in 2009 The outlook for energy commodities this year remains grim, says a new report from Merril Lynch. Neither cold winter temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere nor a steep fall in the price of energy have provided much support to the demand for oil, natural gas or coal [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:35:34

Bathroom vanity is the life of the room

by ALEX ZIDAN You’re looking for a unique way to create a comfortable but warm atmosphere in your bathroom and a little paint just won’t do the job ... to go next in your design plans. Most people automatically assume that the bathroom vanity ... with a cozy type of theme which includes floor rugs and toi [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 22:28:49

Mozy advertising versus user experience

A few months ago, I was interested in offsite backup, and thought I’d give Mozy a try. Their Home Backup plan intrigued me. It was only $4.95, and was billed as unlimited. Could it actually work as advertised? Short answer is no, not by a long shot. Sure, it only costs $4.95/month. That much is accurate [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 12:54:03

Tomorrow’s Star Bloggers Talk About Blogging

When a blogger becomes famous, everyone wants to get in touch with her, asking for interviews, sharing their post ideas, or just looking for a quick chat. But at that point, reaching out to her might already be too late. Unless the blogger tells you otherwise, there is nothing wrong with trying [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 00:20:27

Tomorrow’s Star Bloggers Talk About Blogging

When a blogger becomes famous, everyone wants to get in touch with her, asking for interviews, sharing their post ideas, or just looking for a quick chat. But at that point, reaching out to her might already be too late. Unless the blogger tells you otherwise, there is nothing wrong with trying [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 01:24:30

Game Pitch: Antix

Antix Labs wants you to pick up your phones and play. And then they want you to share your games for free ... with a great team who have accumulated between them several hundred years of experience in the design ... publishers, compiler companies and silicon design houses. Take a look at antixlabs.com and view [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 22:39:16

Home Built Wind Generator - Do You Want To Make Your Own Power

by Adrian Fletcher It may seem implausible to you to dispense with your utility company, but for many people this is becoming a reality ... in design and implementation. Anyone with simple DIY skills will be able to erect a home built wind ... is a home built wind generator Why a Home Built Wind Generator ? The simple answer is because [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 16:16:47

Serious about progress: GM will make its own electric batteries for the Chevy Volt

In what could be an early sign of American pride in electric battery making for the auto industry, General Motors is going forward with plans to put together its own electric batteries in-house ... , on the other hand, are seen as one of the most essential components inside any vehicle. GM's plans may [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 19:36:32

President Bush Doesn’t Care About Black People

Dec. 8, 2008: President George W. Bush kisses one of the children attending the Children’s Holiday Reception and Performance with first lady Laura Bush in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC. The reception ... House, and which itself votes heavily Democratic. Meanwhile, African-Americans give little support [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 08:47:09

January 18: Gosh Dim It All!

Date:  January 18, 2009 Title:  Gosh Dim It All! Podcasters:  Chuck Bueter and the Let There Be Night Team Organization: ... their limiting magnitude at home, teams from each of 14 schools will concurrently measure sky glow ... Transit of Venus, Chuck dabbles in Paper Plate Education, maintains Nightwise.org, and values the at-home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 11:00:39

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