Featured Homes
Asian Market in Starmont Shopping Center on Capital Spurs Some Adventures
As some of you know, I’ve been settled in at home for a couple of weeks recuperating after 3 surgeries. I’ve been trying to get up and move about the house, visiting with neighbors and getting a lot of rest but today I thought I needed to join a friend on a little adventure to get this body of [...]
Featured Home – Cassillhaus
On February 28th, Ellen Cassilly and her husband, Frank, opened their beautiful home for the Triangle Modernist home enthusiasts to come and witness their architectural marvel.
This home, situated on a wooded lot in Chapel Hill, offers its homeowners a peaceful and tranquil place to call home. Hanging off a steep cliff and flanked with [...]
The Lights Are ON!
The lights are on and we’ve got the pics to prove it! (I just learned that if you click on the pictures above it will enlarge the photos… check out the one of the house all lit up!)
I’ve heard horror stories about renovating homes from dealing with the city, to the nightmares of construction loans, [...]
The House Is Done! Well Almost…
he House is finally finished and I have started the cleaning process!
Last week, I recieved my final inspections on all the trade permits including plumbing, electrical and mechanical. On Tuesday, I passed my final Building inspection with flying colors and was delivered a copy of my Certificate of Occupancy!
My C/O let’s me move in and [...]
Week 9,832,096 — Bathroom Tile Goes In
I had a little hiccup with the bathroom tile. Well let’s say the bathroom tile project had some major Lower GI issues brought on by the initial hiccup.
I had one guy come out and price the tile job and his estimate was 4 times the budget. The second guy, who I have used on several [...]
Featured Homes — Remodeling Tour Storms the Triangle
This past weekend, the Triangle’s Remodeling Tour drew thousands of people to the area to tour local homes. Their efforts also raised funds and awareness of one of my favorite local non-profits, Building Together Ministries.
The tour had several houses that families had spent the last year remodeling.
I have been curious for the last couple of years though [...]
Historic Landmark Looking at a Facelift
Local Developers presented their final proposal to the East Citizen’s Advisory Council for the development of the historic Poe House property.
The Poe House is located on a secluded wooded wedge behind Wake Medical Center and several homes off of Donald Ross Drive. The Poe House was the home of Clarence Poe, the founder of a publication [...]
An ABC Store in the Middle of Family, Church, Golf and Shopping
Does that make since to you? It is by absolute disbelief that locally owned First Citizen Bank is planning on selling one of their properties to the ABC Commission so that they can build a new store smack in the middle of a neighborhood, next door to churches, and a stones throw from multiple family [...]
Raleigh Native Visits Durham… And Likes It!
Growing up in Raleigh… we went to Durham for one reason… Durham Bulls games…
We constantly hear about the crime in Durham, the lack of a reason to visit Durham, and several other rumors that just don’t stand true to the wonder of Durham.
I consistently hear about all of the good restaurants that Durham has to [...]
Hidden Gardens – The Home of Louise Humphrey
The home of Louise Humphrey features over 6,000 square feet of casual living, fine antiques, and room for her family of five children, their spouses and ten grandchildren. Christmas is a delight in her home where she displays over 200 Nativities that she has collected over the past 65 years.
However, it is Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey’s gardens that [...]
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