Reuse. Rehabilitate. Restore. Architectural salvage and repurposed pieces for the home.
If you take the last train to Clarksville, NY you’ll get to Albany. Have someone meet you at the station because the little hamlet of Clarksville is about 12 miles west of the State Capitol. What is there in Clarksville? Caves! 4800 feet of passage. Worth a visit just for that. Stop at Jake Moon… Continue reading Last Train to Clarksville
My poor hubby. No sooner did the partner and I decide to delay plans for a storefront than I started searching for a fixer upper to make my own. I just have to get him on board. He’ll come around. But in the meantime, maybe you’re ready to show some love for one of these… Continue reading Historic Homes Under $300k
It’s not often I get a fun AND informative expense paid weekend. Once again, thanks to the Plastics Make it Possible campaign for inviting me along to the Solar Decathlon in DC. I was honored to be included among such bloggers of awesomeness as Jetson Green, Dwell, Shawna Coronado and Ugly Duckling House . The… Continue reading Solar Decathlon. And the Winner Is…
Think you can’t afford a second home? What if I told you you can grab one for as low as $15k? Yup. I’m not saying it’s the most desirable house in the most desirable area, but you can make it a sweet getaway. Don’t even THINK of grabbing that house above for $15,000. I want… Continue reading Sullivan County Homes Under $30k
Over the weekend we ventured out to Howard Beach, Queens to hang with a buddy who’s a member of the Federation of Black Cowboys. Those are the guys you see riding their horses on South Conduit out near JFK. Black cowboys have been part of American culture since the 1860’s, but the current incarnation of… Continue reading The Black Cowboys of Queens
Staatsburg. $185k. Nice detail in this 1900 Craftsman on a quarter of an acre. 1764 finished square feet and I can’t figure out if the extra 906 unfinished is the attic or basement. Oh, my. Hyde Park. $240k. It’s a short sale, meaning it may be a pain to get a loan. If you have… Continue reading Country Dream Homes Under $300k
The Maker Faire at NY Hall of Science was the big weekend to-do for tech geeks and crafters alike. Was it excellent? Well, it was really good, but this cheap beeatch can’t get around the fact that I had to pay a $25 entry fee. I happen to know this turned some people away. I… Continue reading Maker Faire Highlights
I managed to check out the Stowe house estate sale during the final hours of the final day. Apparently I missed quite a bit. The house was filled with antiquities. Everything from the furniture to the dishes to that crazy Victorian bicycle. I scored some vintage jewelry and kitchen wares. Went for the tschotkes, but… Continue reading A House Full of History in Bay Ridge
UPDATE: THIS HOUSE IS SOLD! This is an old home lover’s dream! Outrageous restoration of Queen Anne Victorian located within walking distance to train and Main Street, Beacon. Listed with JonCar Realty for $399,900 $379,000. The House Built in 1900 and located in the historic district. 2238 square foot, 4 BR home on .24 acre.… Continue reading Beacon Home for Sale
Subway Drama. Luna Park Gazette Death Star Watermelon. Makezine Aluminum Foil 101. Real Simple Tim Burtonesque Rooms. Apartment Therapy DIY Built Ins. Thrifty Decor Chick
Tip #45 (I just made that up) on dressing up a house: Colorize your details! A bit of color can go a long way in showcasing your architectural features. Case in point: The Medallions. If you have a white medallion on a white ceiling, shame on you! Trick that beeatch out! Make her shine!… Continue reading Painted Medallions
Since I’ve been spending more time shooting houses than creating furniture or blog posts, I’ll just display some photos for ye. Perhaps I’ll single-handedly get more people to move up here and open some fabulous (vegetarian) restaurants and art movie houses, etc. Perhaps then I’ll think Beacon is as cool as everyone up here thinks… Continue reading More Beacon Homes for Sale
$199,900 New Paltz 3 BR 1940’s ranch that was completely rebuilt in 1994. Nothing thrilling about it except the New Paltz location. It’s 1/4 acre, 900 square feet, eh renovation. I’ve gotta say this though…IMO, New Paltz is one of those places that has it all, so you don’t really miss the city. $199K Saugerties… Continue reading Upstate Houses Under $200K
Don’t get excited. Not this home. See that house above? Door Sixteen (straight outta Newburgh) posted it on her site. It’s on the market for $199k and she lives right across the street so she can help you with your decorating. Not that she offered. Anyway, seeing the listing peaked my interest in revisiting Newburgh.… Continue reading Newburgh Homes Under $100k
How far does $350k go when trying to purchase a home in NYC? Let’s take this boro by boro. Manhattan Studio: Sutton Hey, this is actually cute! Although it’s teeny (looks to be under 300 sq ft judging from the floor plan), it’s not a dump. And the Sutton area address has gotta be worth… Continue reading 5 Boros: Which is the Best Value?