Wednesday, May 10th, 2023
Amy Hudson had no intentions of living over the store when she bought land for her real estate company offices in 2006. Her main objective was to build the commercial space for RE/MAX8 the following year. Alas, a recession arrived and moved those plans to the proverbial back burner. Fast forward a decade, and several
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023
Ceiling Paint clouds, stars, new color Stencil something Add crown molding Put up a wallpaper border Replace ceiling light fixture Add or update ceiling fan Install canister lighting Increase natural daylight with skylight Attach real or fake...
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023
Let’s face it, basements can be creepy. Campy horror movies don’t send the unsuspecting co-ed down the stairs wielding a flashlight with last decade’s batteries because there’s something warm-n-fuzzy awaiting. Some basements are dusty, dark and disappointedly...
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023
The tiny house movement embraces a lifestyle with minimal belongings, small living space and dramatically reduced housing expenses. The average house is 2,600 square feet compared to a tiny house under 400 square feet, or just a...
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023
He wears a company logo shirt and cap, plus a custom tool belt with microfiber cloths, squeegees, window sleeves or window mops, a BOAB (bucket on a belt), razors and extra accessories. He can put liquid soapy...
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023
Trees help define outdoor space – their canopies often acting like a ceiling. They can be a focal point in the landscape, provide context for our homes and buildings plus seasonal interest for outdoor spaces. – James...
Monday, January 9th, 2023
Scandinavian design centers on clean lines, simplicity, comfort, light, and a strong connection to nature. By virtue of the location and climate of Scandinavian countries, the people spend a lot of time inside and cherish a minimal...
Friday, November 18th, 2022
You know what they say, “when one door closes … go ahead and decorate it!” (They do say that, right?) At the pinnacle of symbolism, a door is a passageway, a transition threshold, where visitors leave one...
Friday, November 18th, 2022
Roya Gharavi had many advantages when designing her Blacksburg house. She and husband Floyd Merryman both embraced a mountain contemporary design which utilizes natural materials and capitalizes on large windows and beautiful views. “It made it easy...
Friday, September 23rd, 2022
In the late spring of 1982, The Holiness Tabernacle Church, on a whisker under half an acre in Blacksburg, sold for $500. It is uncertain from there when it was transformed from a small house of worship...