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Death of a Cottage

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The cottage. A Bungalow, a Cape Cod, just any modest cosy dwelling in a traditional design. After house shopping for a long time you finally find the house of your dreams. It's the cutest cottage you have ever seen. Just like something out of a story book. At one time there were many cottages like this. [...]

Can Hope REALLY Rise from the Ashes in Ocean Grove?

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Beautiful Historic Ocean Grove NJ, is a seaside resort town boasting street after street of beautiful, highly ornate Victorian buildings. This is the town that gives gingerbread ornamentation its name. Sadly on March 13, 2010 a devastating 4-alarm fire struck Ocean Grove NJ. The fire burned through nine structures, six were destroyed including the Manchester [...]

Porch Railing Height, Building Code vs Curb Appeal

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Porch railing height and porch design are extremely important. The height of your porch railing will determine if your house has curb appeal or is just a clown house. Porch railing height of 3 feet or more will destroy the look of your house and all your hard work. Forget about your beautiful architectural features [...]

Front Porch Designs, Repair vs. Replace

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Do you realize the importance front porch designs have on your home? The correct front porch design will soften the appearance of the facade on the building. The front porch creates sharp, interesting shadows that are pleasing to our senses, and provides a space for healthy outdoor living. The porch balustrade (hand rail, foot rail, [...]

Your Porch and How to Avoid Common Mistakes

Is your house a "Clown House"? Avoid the common common mistakes so many people make, destroying curb appeal and making their house into a "Clown House". Learn about your porch railing and other features on your porch. By understanding the key issues discussed here, and sharing them with others, we look forward to enjoying more [...]