Hiring a building contractor can be made easy with a few simple rules.
Green construction has been at the forfront of building homes or creating additions and renovations. What are the aspects of Green Building? I'll cover some of the details.
Siting a house has more considerations than most of us think. We'll talk about what you need to be concerned with to have your new house siting on the best location on your land.
Cumberland Island is a island a short ferry ride from St Mary's, Georgia. It's an island left in its natural state and a great example of a coastal island. Go explore, it's walking or biking trip.
Music by George Bogosian. Country, folkish, acoustic music written by George. Full Time Floozy magically appeared one morning and I was quick enough to write it down.
Belize can be a adventure of a lifetime. Still third world but the setting is out of this world. This place is what travel is meant to be. Ocean, beach, jungle, people, food, that's enough....go!
Cape Cod offers more walking experiences than you would think possible is such a popular destination. These five walks will keep you busy and you'll discover parts of the Cape you thought were gone.
St John is one of the islands that make up the US virgin islands and one of, no, the best island in the bunch. It's a throw back to old island days made possible by not having a airport on St John.
The 22 miles of biking trails offer, nearly flat, biking along an old railroad bed for most of its journey. Parking at Nickerson State Park leaves you choices in either direction. Peddle on!
By George Bogosian Cape Cod has walking adventures that can keep you busy for years. There are miles of beach and woods walks that go unnoticed by most folks. You don’t have to be a person in fit condition to enjoy these walks. Hey, it’s...
Nova Scotia and motorcycles are a good match, both are beautiful and great to enjoy. The Motorcycle Guide to Nova Scotia is available free and offers lots of info for that journey.
Motorcycling on any back road is great and while the Kancamgus is not considered a back road; it's a great bike ride! Experience it if you can.
Outdoor walking places on Cape Cod are easy strolls but capture the outdoor feeling of the Cape before we all showed up.
I have a camping secret I want to share with you about Cape Cod in Massachusets. Nickerson State Park is the short answer.
Home buying offers and contracts clarifies the seriousness of the intent in both the seller and the buyer. This is an overview of offers and contracts.
Offers and contracts in home purchasing is explained in simple terms with considerations discussed. Things you need to know to purchase your home.
Home inspections are needed by every home buyer. Expert advice is needed to help protect your purchase and your money. Know the condition of the house you're buying.
Sometimes it's advantageous to understand the personal underlining elements in buying a home. One needs to clarify the emotions and desires rumbling around in ones brain and get them to the surface.
Home heating systems have come of age with new smaller, efficient units available for your heating needs. Alternative energy units are making their way into the mainstream option considerations.
Windows for you home have improved in the last five years and the improvements are impressive. Air infiltration is been reduced and both form and function of the units are making a difference.
There are some new products on the market for improving your homes ability to keep the water out. We'll cover some of those materials. How about self-adhering modified bitumen membranes? just sayin
Fixed price or time and materials are two common methods of pricing a home construction project. Which one is right for you? We'll discuss the details.
Hiring and architect and designer can be a cost savings on a project.....but not always. Having a good set of plans can save your builder labor time, and save you money. Choose well Grasshopper.