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The C.C. and Lena McCarty house at 1101 Orange St., built in 1901 and now housing L. Ray Ashworth's accounting business, is one of the Redlands Area Historical Society's Heritage Award recipients for 2022. (Courtesy of the Redlands Area Historical Society) The 1905 Homer and Bertha Pinnell house at 736 Walnut Ave., owned by Jerry and Susan Keith, is one of the Redlands Area Historical Society's Heritage Award recipients for 2022. (Courtesy of the Redlands Area Historical Society) The 1905 Fredrick T. Harris house at 121 E. Fern Ave., owned by Stephen Plante and Alexis Peralta, is one of the Redlands Area Historical Society's Heritage Award recipients for 2022. (Courtesy of the Redlands Area Historical Society) The 1911 Ferguson house at 361 Franklin Ave., owned by David and Evelyn Gusseck, is one of the Redlands Area Historical Society's Heritage Award recipients for 2022. (Courtesy of the Redlands Area Historical Society) The Paul and Florence Parker house at 3...

Beautifully constructed 1,969 SqFt, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a huge bonus room in Midtown Reserve! The open concept floor plan offers a bright and welcoming family room that flows effortlessly into the kitchen and dining area. Enjoy cooking in the gourmet kitchen featuring quartz counters, grey shaker cabinetry, eating bar, pantry, and stainless appliance package. Relax in the master suite with quartz countertops, huge tile shower, dual sinks, and large walk-in closet. Extras you don't want to miss include an energy efficient design, vinyl plank flooring throughout common areas, soaring ceilings, covered patio, sprinklers, and so much more! Future amenities will include a neighborhood lake, dog park, playgrounds, and Town Lake Park. Call today to schedule a private tour.

When decorating a smaller space it's just as important to learn what not to do as what you should be doing. Knowing what small living room styling mistakes you need to avoid will save you from wasting money, time and energy. One of the great things about small living room ideas is that many of the design tips are applicable whether you live in an ultra-modern townhouse or quaint country cottage.  From colourways and pattern choices to lighting and storage, there are plenty of things you should be aware of before you start styling your space. In addition to all of these are, of course, the bigger pieces which help define a living room. 'When furnishing a small room, it's important to consider what purpose each piece provides and what you truly need to create a cosy, stylish, and functional room,' advises Jenna Choate, Co-Founder, Interior Fox (opens in new tab) . With this in mind, let's discover what's not worth having or adding to these little lounges...

The preliminary plat for a townhome subdivision off Powderhouse Road near Aiken received the unanimous approval of the Aiken County Planning Commission on July 21. But there were some contingencies. Prior to its 6-0 vote, the panel indicated that the applicant, CSRA Development LLC of Augusta, needed to provide in the near future information about the traffic impact study for the subdivision and details about the plans for the rest of the property where Clifton Place will be located. "We do have a traffic study. I don't know why the engineers didn't send it," said Keith Lawrence, who represented CSRA Development at the Planning Commission's meeting. ...

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Imagine ''right-sizing'' to single level living without having to compromise on any of the features you currently love such as space, storage, and privacy. Comprised of over 3,000 Sq. Ft., this beautifully designed home is sure to impress with its modern roof lines, dramatic floor to ceiling windows, multiple outdoor lounging patios, and luxury features you come to expect in this neighborhood. The handsome exterior mixture of horizontal wood, black steel, glass and stone enhanced by recessed lighting, set this home apart from others and invite you to relax, stay awhile, and take in the surrounding views of nature that drove you here in the first place. The floor plan features an owner's suite set apart from the rest of the home in a separate wing, with access to a private patio, generous walk-in closet, spa-like bath with dual vanities, free-standing soaker tub and high-end shower. In the main hub of the home enjoy a generous living room accented by soaring ceilings...

You may not recognize the name, but you'd surely recognize the look: a simple but solid-looking, square home, with steps leading up to a covered front porch and beams supporting a V-shaped roof. The Craftsman-style house can be found all across the country, with a particularly large presence in the West and Midwest — and it remains as popular today as it did when it originated over a century ago. Let's explore this quintessential American-as-apple-pie home style, including its history,  characteristics and cost, in more detail. What's the history of Craftsman style? Although the Craftsman style was born in the U.S, it was inspired by the British Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th century. Arts and Crafts advocates and designers, like John Ruskin and William Morris, wanted to move away from the mass-produced, machine-made goods born of the Industrial Revolution, choosing to champion high-quality craftsmanship and artistry instead. They also rejected fussy, de...

The great thing about investing in real estate is that it can lead to a steady stream of passive income. And while there are different ways to achieve that goal (for example, loading up on real estate investment trusts, or REITs), one tried-and-true strategy has long been to purchase income properties. Income properties offer real estate investors two opportunities to make money. First, there's the potential for homes to gain value over time, which investors can then unload at a profit. Secondly, income properties in the right market can lead to years of reliable rent payments. That's money investors can use to cover their own expenses with or reinvest to grow their respective empires. Now some real estate investors might shy away from purchasing new construction properties. The reason? They can be very expensive to acquire compared to the cost of existing homes, without enough upside. Image source: Getty Images. Simply put, tenants in need of a rental may be more w...

Dreaming of an eco-friendly escape immersed in nature? The pebble travel experts have put together a roundup of the 14 best eco hotels, nature breaks and conservation holidays in the UK. Whether it's glamping, environmentally friendly hotels or conservation-led adventures, these travel experiences use tourism to protect UK nature and wildlife. Stay in an off-grid retreat and help support vital conservation work Image Trees for Life This form of sustainable tourism comes at an urgent time for UK conservation. According to a report, UK biodiversity loss is nearly at 50% and at risk of 'an ecological meltdown.' In addition, the UK has lost 97% of wildflower meadows since the 1930s due to agriculture and property development. The trend in off-grid nature escapes provides farmers and landowners with a new source of revenue that helps them fund their own rewilding projects. What's more, some organisations allow you to take it further and h...