Creating Insta-worthy Interiors For most of us, when we move into our homes, our living room is a blank white box. Sure, some may have crown mouldings, and some may have original hardwood floors, but essentially we are all beginning with a blank slate. And therein lies the beauty! From an empty white living room, you can create your…
Fresh New Looks For Spring It’s been a mere 72 hours since the launch of Opalhouse, Target’s newest home decor brand, and the internet has collectively lost its mind. The hashtag #opalhouse has already racked up thousands of mentions on Instagram and Twitter. And with good reason…the collection is smashing. We were lucky enough to get an early sneak…
The Final Flush This is the 4th article in a 4-part series about private, on-site septic systems in residential settings. See Part 1 for an overview about construction, layout and overall understanding; Part 2 about getting an inspection as part of the purchase process, Part 3 to make sense of septic inspection discoveries. By Deborah Rutter There is something to be…
Understanding Your Septic Inspection Findings This is the third installment of a four-part series about private, on-site waste management systems. See Part 1 for an overview about construction, layout and overall understanding, and Part 2 regarding getting an inspection as part of the purchase process. By Deborah Rutter So you’ve just completed your septic inspection! Congratulations. You…
Getting A Septic Inspection This is the second installment of a four-part series about private, on-site waste management systems. By Deborah Rutter In PART 1: Understanding Septic Systems and How They Work, we took a close look at the overall approach to how a system like this is set up, and how it works. In…
This is the first in a four-part series about private, on-site waste management systems. By Deborah Rutter Imagine that you move in to your new house only to discover you can’t shower, flush the toilet, run the dishwasher, do a load of laundry, or even brush your teeth. You might as well be camping! In…
STUFF WE DIG! Your insider’s guide to the good stuff! Unique, clever, and downright delicious finds from our Nest Realty locations. Last week we shared eight local favorites…this week we visit eight more! SKATE PARK Ready for some free wheelin’ fun? Head to the Skate Park at Durham Central Park. This 10,000 sq. ft. concrete skatepark features launch…
STUFF WE DIG! Your insider’s guide to the good stuff! Unique, clever, and downright delicious finds from our Nest Realty locations. This week we explore eight local favorites…come back next week when we visit eight more! ADORE-A-BULL Get it?! We’re swooning over the entire line of hand-printed clothes for little ones at Bullpin Apparel. The…
You only get one chance at a first impression, so make it a great one! Is your home ready for a refresh? This gorgeous home in Staunton, Virginia feels like a Mediterranean manor. Copy this look to enhance your curb appeal! PAINT COLORS A vibrant blue-green front door brings life to this neutral home. Black shutters keep the overall…
Richmond is Leading a National Public Art Movement By Aaron Bible As you walk around downtown Richmond, VA, you’ve probably noticed some remarkable new public art springing up around town. In 2012, a giant, looming head (pictured below) was added to the new police station, called “The Thin Blue Line.” Seven-foot steel rings, titled, “Path Unraveled,” reside on…