Neighborhoods
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 […]
Paint Color Unveiled
Everyone keeps asking… “what color are you going to paint the house?” and I have kept that a secret until today when Nelson started spraying the house with my new favorite color!
Check it out!
Cooper’s BBQ gives way to the Edison Project
Cooper’s BBQ has reportedly struck a deal with the Edison Project’s developers, Hamilton Merritt, Inc which has catapulted the project to City Council and gained their approval. The project’s approval was on hold until the sale was negotiated for two adjacent projects including Clyde Coopers.
I am planning to stop in for lunch and ask around this […]
The House Continues!
In the last couple of weeks, the fence has started being built, the painters starting caulking, the front door has been set, the drive way was dug out and has begun to be poured, the interior trim was started and the interior doors should be here tomorrow!
Check out the pictures I snapped today!
Eco-Friendly, Sustainability, Litter, and More - Join Us at the Green Event!
Come Hug A Tree With Me!
When you consider renovations, building a home, or purchasing electrical appliances… do you think energy efficient?
Have you considered growing your own garden and installing rain barrels… increasing the sustainability of your life?
Do you pick up trash when you walk your dog or visit your favorite park… decreasing the litter in […]
Week 9,276,356 - The Drywall Goes Up!
Last week I got almost 50 emails asking when I was going to review Solas… This week there was like 20 more about how the house is coming.
I must apologize that I have not taken the time to update all of ya’ll on the house in like 6 weeks but the project was on hold […]
Tolls on I-540 - Give Us a Brake
The controversy about implementing tolls on the Outer Loop I-540 is definitely the topic of conversation for area residents.
One North Hills resident definitely does not approve the proposed toll!
As most of ya’ll know my day-to-day life pretty much sticks inside the inner limits of Raleigh and I rarely venture outside of my driving comfort zone… well […]