In the late ’60s, it was New Haven’s very own Haight-Ashbury (pictured). Later it became a blighted eyesore. Today? An upscale duplex. It’s for sale — if you’ll live there.
An open house was held at the property, 203 Dwight St., Wednesday evening, hosted by Neighborhood Housing Services. The not-for-profit agency rescued and renovated the building [...]
A housing market characterized by tepid home sales and prices is benefiting Libertyville-based remodeler North Star Stone Inc. Business is up 15 percent this year.
As owner Alan Andrews sees it, his stone veneers offer a compromise for folks who own dated-looking houses and feel they have to decide between selling and fully renovating.
“We’re trying to [...]
The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida, is now a certified participant in the Florida Green Lodging Program, and has just been awarded the prestigious One Palm rating by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The core requirements of the program include water conservation, energy efficiency, waste reduction, clean air, [...]
Casey and Mike Daboll started acquiring vintage furniture and collectibles long before they bought a home. So from the time they first entered what is now their 1954 California ranch-style house in southwest Denver, the couple knew it would be a perfect fit.
For the Dabolls have an affinity for all things retro. She’s a hospital [...]
It’s easier than you think to paint your house “green.”
Simple changes can save resources and energy and perhaps slow global warming.
A growing demand for energy efficiency topped findings from the American Institute of Architects’ home-design trend survey for the second quarter of 2007.
The group’s chief economist, Kermit Baker, said the panel of 500 architecture firms [...]
WASHINGTON — The stunning pay packages of executives at financial groups hammered by the U.S. mortgage crisis came in for stinging criticism from Democratic lawmakers and investor advocates at a congressional hearing on Friday.
The executives themselves — including the former chiefs of Wall Street giants Merrill Lynch and Citigroup — defended their records, while one [...]
WASHINGTON — The stunning pay packages of executives at financial groups hammered by the U.S. mortgage crisis came in for stinging criticism from Democratic lawmakers and investor advocates at a congressional hearing on Friday.The executives themselves — including the former chiefs of Wall Street giants Merrill Lynch and Citigroup — defended their records, while one [...]
Show representative Jennifer Bisbee said highlights this year include: *Taking the confusion out of “going green” in the home and garden. Dozens of experts will offer tips for “eco-friendly” living. Grilling experts Mad Dog %26amp; Merrill will talk about the “slow food” movement, “greening up” the grill and light recipes [...]
The tour kicks off Saturday and runs through March 2. It features 64 houses, one remodeling project (of a game room and bath), two communities (Lakes of Mount Dora on County Road 44 and Reserve at Lake Seneca off County Road 439) and three attached housing projects in Groveland, Mount Dora and [...]
It’s easier than you think to paint your house “green.”
Simple changes can save resources and energy and perhaps slow global warming.
A growing demand for energy efficiency topped findings from the American Institute of Architects’ home-design trend survey for the second quarter of 2007.
The group’s chief economist, Kermit Baker, said the panel of 500 architecture firms [...]