Wednesday, November 14th, 2018
The halls are decked, the aroma of balsam mingles in the air, and the fireplace glows underneath the stockings. Little feet patter across hardwood floors, and laughter resonates off the walls of our 1950s ranch. It’s easily the most magical time of the year in our home, when twinkle lights are aglow and the holiday
Wednesday, September 5th, 2018
When thinking about retirement, many folks have the “some day” approach, knowing that “some day” they’ll move – maybe to a warmer climate, closer to family, into a smaller space, all of the above. Philo and Ellen...
Monday, July 16th, 2018
“Our idea of lake living is relaxed, not formal,” states Greg Rooker. “So the house had to have an open, airy feel to it along with lots of windows to take advantage of the 3 1/2-mile view...
Monday, May 21st, 2018
Three years before George Washington was inaugurated as the first U.S. President, John Black started building his log house, affectionately known in the day as a 4-room crib. The structure is classic for the period at about...
Tuesday, March 6th, 2018
Text by Joanne M. Anderson | Photography by Kristie Lea Photography There are many reasons for buying a certain house, and a best friend across the street is one that prompted Catherine Breske and her late...
Tuesday, March 6th, 2018
Text by Joanne M. Anderson | Photos by Kristie Lea Photography Some 20 years ago, David Conroy built a fireplace for Jimmy Tannahill’s parents, Jim and Lori Tannahill. About 10 years ago, Jimmy, owner of Tannahill...
Tuesday, March 6th, 2018
Text by Astleigh Hill Whether the holiday season is in full swing or it’s the transition from winter to spring, a home is a place to express personal style and taste with decorative touches. From a...
Monday, March 5th, 2018
Text by Jennifer Poff Cooper Photos courtesy of The Ewing Companies The kitchen sink is one of the most popular and heavily used work spaces in the entire house, so choosing it with care can make...
Monday, March 5th, 2018
Text by Astleigh Hill Mowing season is almost here, and there’s nothing quite so lovely as the fresh scent of cut grass to ring in spring and summer. Yards transform from sullen browns to vibrant shades...
Sunday, March 4th, 2018
Text by Emily Kathleen Alberts Photo from Baseline Solar Solar energy is a fairly mature and stable technology, and it’s been used since the 1950s for things like satellites and space exploration. The first spacecraft to...