Island Living on Daniel Island

Terry Haas of HGTV's Designed to Sell is a resident of beautiful Daniel Island as well as a much loved Structures Building Company client. We've had the privilege of knowing Tim and Terry for over the past 2 years as they found their place to call home on Daniel Island, what a privilege it is to also have them as part of our family.Take a tour through the island with Terry, she is able to share from personal experience about the "Island Life" that she and her husband have claimed for their family.For more information about how you can enjoy the...

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Expert Tips for Proper Pool Closing

(NewsUSA) - You might not think about your pool too much after the end of summer, but what you do at the end of swimming season will determine your workload come spring. Properly winterizing your pool will make opening it easier, not to mention help prevent damage.Poorly winterized pools may sustain freeze-thaw damage, broken equipment, underground drain damage and poor water quality in the spring. Every year, Americans spend thousands of dollars...

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HAha... Dapet Award....

lhamdulillah...setelah sekian lama ngeblog (walaupun tersendat-sendat)...daper award juga....DariAina-Chan nih...hehe...makasi ya... Cara penggunaannya:1. cara penggunanannya cukup simpel yang perlu teman-teman lakukan setelah menerima Award ini adalah akan lebih baik lagi jika tidak ada hapus menghapus biarkan nama-nama tersebut di atas atau yang telah tertulis sebelumnya tetap ada. 2. apabila sudah mencapai 5 nama maka ke 5 nama tersebut tidak...

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Green by Design Open House Update

The ABODE Green by Design Open House is now just two weeks away and we have a full complement of experts scheduled to join us for the afternoon and share their expertise with you. The theme of the day will focus on Building a Custom Green Home the Smart Way - Designing your home to fit the needs of your family, lifestyle & budget. How do you go about accomplishing this? Here are a few suggestions:1. You have to start by deciding what you want and what is most important in the beginning. Comfort, energy savings, a healthy home, return on investment,...

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Green by Design Open House Update

The ABODE Green by Design Open House is now just two weeks away and we have a full complement of experts scheduled to join us for the afternoon and share their expertise with you. The theme of the day will focus on Building a Custom Green Home the Smart Way - Designing your home to fit the needs of your family, lifestyle & budget. How do you go about accomplishing this? Here are a few suggestions:1. You have to start by deciding what you want and what is most important in the beginning. Comfort, energy savings, a healthy home, return on investment,...

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Suntuk?? Jangan!!

Assalamualaikum....Hai pembaca...Jumpa lagi dengan Mr. Owl alias Aul co cool...hehe...pembahasan kali ini ialah mengenai salah satu penyakit yang sering banget menggerogoti manusia...SUNTUK!!Yaps...kita sering banget merasa suntuk...entah karena dimarahi ortu...entah karena dimarahi guru...entah karena masalah dengan teman or sahabat...atau entah karena apa, alias suntuk tanpa sebab...pokoknya suntuk deh!!banyak banget sebenarnya hal yang bisa bikin...

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Accessorize Your Bathroom on a Budget

(NewsUSA) - Decorating a bathroom on a budget is a lot like updating a wardrobe on a budget. Work with what you have, and use accessories to update and add the "wow" factor.In the bathroom, accessorizing can even include bathroom sink faucets. "With a pre-assembled drain assembly such as Speed Connect, a new faucet is easier to add than a new coat of paint," says Gray Uhl, design director for American Standard. "Even better, top performing lifetime...

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Coastal Living Idea Cottage - October Edition is Soon To Be Out!

Monday was off to a great start, but little did I know that my quick trip to my personal PO Box would make Monday even sweeter! I reached in my box to pull out the long awaited October edition of Coastal Living magazine! I eagerly flipped through the pages to find the 2009 Idea Cottage we, (Structures Building Company) had the privilege of building was now staring me back in the face. Pages 35-55 show how the details were beautifully photographed...

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Joseph Makes A Trip To The "Holy City"

Enjoying an evening downtown in Charleston, SC! I truly do love living in a place that's so beautiful, surrounded by water, and not to mention, a fun arts community! On the agenda tonight includes seeing Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Charleston Stage. Very impressive cast! This performance has been running since September 9th and will have the last show on September 20th and you can purchase your ticket right here online. ...

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Mastering the Alaska Home Heating Test

(NewsUSA) - If a wall-hung boiler can heat a home in Alaska problem-free for 10 winters, then it can heat a home anywhere, according to mechanical contractor Mike La Fay.La Fay, owner of Meadow Lakes Supply in Wasilla, Alaska, installed his first Baxi Luna modulating wall-hung boiler in early 2000. Since then, he has installed more than 100 of these high efficiency, eco-friendly heating appliances in homes throughout Matanuska Susitna County, which...

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Heated Stairs Step Up Safety, Convenience

(NewsUSA) - Anyone who has lived with snow knows that stairs present a unique challenge. They ice up quickly, becoming slippery and dangerous. Outdoor stairs, which often come in irregular sizes, can be difficult to shovel, especially for senior citizens.And even if you remove snow, your stairs may still ice up. Melting snow from the roof often falls on stairs leading up to a doorstep, creating dangerous ice layers. Using sand or rock salt is hardly...

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Introducing ABODE's NEW Concord, MA Green Home

The site work for ABODE's new energy-efficient home on Virginia Road in Concord, MA is officially underway. The previous structure was taken down earlier in the week and the foundation preparations for the ABODE home are in full swing. Plans are developing for a beautiful Colonial design, which will make a nice addition to the current ABODE plan library. The home will be approximately 3400 sf with plans for a finished attic space. We expect to establish a sale price for the home in the coming weeks, so stay tuned. Also, you're invited to follow...

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Introducing ABODE's NEW Concord, MA Green Home

The site work for ABODE's new energy-efficient home on Virginia Road in Concord, MA is officially underway. The previous structure was taken down earlier in the week and the foundation preparations for the ABODE home are in full swing. Plans are developing for a beautiful Colonial design, which will make a nice addition to the current ABODE plan library. The home will be approximately 3400 sf with plans for a finished attic space. We expect to establish a sale price for the home in the coming weeks, so stay tuned. Also, you're invited to follow...

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If Mahogany Entry Doors Could Talk

If only my doors could talk, I wonder what they would suggest I do to them. My house is currently under renovation and everything that needs to be done has been ironed out except the door aspect.See, the root of this renovation project happens to be my termite infested custom made entry doors. I don’t know if I’m the one at fault or the company that installed these doors five years ago; yes, so recent that’s why I’m so distraught with the idea of...

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Wood Stove Heating Basics

Wood stoves are commonly use in almost all American households. It is utilized for generating heat and it gives comfort. It is also commonly used for cooking food. The concept of the wood stove was patterned from the fireplace. During the old days, most American households make use of the fireplace to provide heat to their homes. It was also widely used in the preparation and cooking of meals. With the help of the famous Benjamin Franklin, the first...

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Sorting Out the Differences Between Front-Load and Top-Load Laundry

(NewsUSA) - What a difference a door makes -- that's what homeowners are discovering when shopping for new laundry appliances. Before deciding among different makes and models, the first decision for many shoppers is the choice between a top-load and a front-load washer.Top-Load LaundryLong the standard in American homes, top-load washers are still much like the original electric powered machines introduced in the 1920s in that they feature an agitator....

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Tips to Live Large in a Smaller Space

(NewsUSA) - Today's economic reality has changed the spaces that Americans call "home." Some have downsized, moving into smaller and more affordable homes. Other families have expanded, bringing grandparents and older children under the same roof.But moving into a smaller space -- or having to make the same space accommodate more people -- presents challenges. Where are you going to put everything? How are you going to make rooms feel comfortable,...

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Boys Will Be Boys

RP, Production Manager, is caught hard at work taking care of the courtyard at the Coastal Living Idea Cottage. When he saw the fountain needed some attention, he was quick to pull out his beach bucket to jump right in. So glad he was prepared to share his toys for the sake of the te...

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Green by Design Open House

ABODE will be hosting a Green by Design Open House on Saturday, October 10th, from 1-4 pm. Bring your plans & ideas and join us for a casual afternoon of demonstrations by New England’s top green experts in architectural, interior, kitchen and landscape design. Representatives from Crown Point Cabinetry, Design East Interiors , Carlisle Wide Plank Flooring, KW Management, Green Building Solutions, and Andrews Construction, along with award-winning architect Elise Stone, will be on-hand to talk about the benefits of green design and energy efficient...

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Green by Design Open House

ABODE will be hosting a Green by Design Open House on Saturday, October 10th, from 1-4 pm. Bring your plans & ideas and join us for a casual afternoon of demonstrations by New England’s top green experts in architectural, interior, kitchen and landscape design. Representatives from Crown Point Cabinetry, Design East Interiors , Carlisle Wide Plank Flooring, KW Management, Green Building Solutions, and Andrews Construction, along with award-winning architect Elise Stone, will be on-hand to talk about the benefits of green design and energy efficient...

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