In early January, Sandy and I attended the International Builders Show and the Kitchen and Bath Show in Orlando, Florida. This weeklong event starts off with the National Association of Home Builders committee and caucus meetings and ends with 3 days of exhibits in over a million square feet of floor space. There were over…
DetailsWhat a night it was 2018 Outer Banks Hospital Gala New York New York A Night on the Town. The Trademark Bank from Richmond, Virginia was amazing, and the dance floor was full all night. The silent and live auction had something for everyone. The food was great, everyone dressed for a night on the town,…
DetailsSpring is almost here! Are you preparing your garden for the upcoming season? Houzz doesn’t just have articles regarding the inside of your house, it also has a variety of articles available regarding your garden. The Houzz article, “Pink Flowers to Sweeten Your Garden,” by Annie Thornton, gives 20 different pink flower options to use in…
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Planning to update the lighting in your home? Check out the new Houzz article “3 Reasons to Love Recessed Lights and 3 Things to Watch Out For,” by David Warfel to learn more about recessed lighting in your home. This article shows the difference great recessed lighting can make in your home. Make sure…
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Are you looking to redo your bedroom in the near future? Houzz has a variety of articles that can help you. Check out the article “Bedroom Comes Together for a Fan of Hamptons Style,” by Vanessa Walker for design tips to make your bedroom look like it belongs in the Hamptons. Prepare to redo your…
DetailsInterested in history? This month, Houzz published an interesting article about Civil Rights Trailblazer, Maggie Lena Walker. “Inside the Home of a Civil Rights Trailblazer” by Annie Thornton, shares information about Maggie Lena Walker’s home in Richmond, Virginia. Take a short break to learn a bit about homes in the Civil Rights Era by clicking here. Check…
DetailsWe are so excited to be remodeling the house next door to us and make it a home for Sam and Teri Howell. We are taking this old saltbox home that they have owned since 2011 and remodeling the entire inside with a new master suite, new kitchen and eating area, new guest bedroom and…
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If you are traveling to or from the Outer Banks on US 64 be advised that the Alligator River Bridge will be closed for repairs from March 14th – 21st and you will need to make other plans for travel. Find out more information about this closure by clicking here.
Calendar of Events February 2, 2018, Ground Hog Day February 3, 2018, Hatteras Island Wedding Vendors Weekend at The Inn on the Pamlico Sound February 3, 2018, Annuals from Seed at The Elizabethan Gardens, 10 AM to 12 PM February 3, 2018, Hatteras Island Oyster Roast, Oden’s Dock, 1 to 4 PM February 5, 2018,…
DetailsSandmark Custom Homes works with many fine subcontractors on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We are pleased to highlight them each month in our newsletter. February’s Contractor Spotlight is Lloyd Halstead from Prime Time Painting. Prime Time Painting is a company based out of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina that does both interior and…
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