First impressions are important even when it comes to houses. Check out these ideas to make the entry to your home set the expectations for your guests from the article “The Most Popular New Entries” by Becky Harris. Create an entrance that will not only fit the style of your house, but also the architecture.…
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Need some kitchen remodel and building inspiration? Check out this top kitchen renovation of the week from the Houzz article, “Kitchen of the Week, a Pizza Oven, a Secret Door and 2 Cooks,” by Mitchell Parker. You can also view many of our photos of kitchen remodels and kitchen designs both in our website portfolio,…
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Plants are nice to have around, but its tough to keep most of your plants alive in weather extremes. Your potted plants need a little help so they can continue thriving into the next season. Learn how to keep your potted plants fresh in summer with this article from Houzz, “How to Water and Refresh…
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Is your family excited for the 4th of July? The Fourth of July holiday can be such a fun time to celebrate our wonderful country with friends and family. There’s a new Houzz article, “Make Jam! And 7 More Ways to Make the Most of the Coming Weekend” by Laura Gaskill, to give you ideas about…
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Does your family love eating outdoors or having picnics? There are many ways you can create a fun outdoor eating area for your home. In the new Houzz article, “20 Ways to Rock the Picnic Table” by Annie Thornton, you can see various ways you can upgrade the traditional picnic table. Create a space your…
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Looking for some kitchen inspiration? The beautiful kitchens featured in one of the newest Houzz articles are some of the best kitchens to draw ideas from. The Houzz article, “4 Totally Amazing Dream Kitchens” by Mitchell Parker, features four lovely kitchens from all across the country. These kitchens can give you ideas for color schemes, cabinets, countertops, and…
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Excited to spend lots of time in your backyard this summer? Summer is always an exciting time in the Outer Banks! If you are planning on spending time in your backyard this summer, make sure you get the most out of it by reading through the Houzz article, “The Rules of Summer: Backyard Edition,” by…
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On June 11th Mark and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary!! What a beautiful June summer day in 1988 at the Selma Plantation in Leesburg, Virginia surrounded by family and friends. I was a little late to the ceremony with my girlfriend’s, we were upstairs in the house getting ready, maybe that is why I…
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Looking forward to spending time outside cooking this summer? There are so many unique recipes you can try and a variety of ways you can cook outdoors. Take a look at the new Houzz article, “Your Guide to Grills and More for Great Outdoor Cooking” by Laura Gaskill, focusing on the many ways you can spend your…
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The Outer Banks is filled with many wonderful businesses. This July, Sandmark is featuring OBX Frozen Yogurt, owned by Jeff and Jenn Schwartzenberg. This company was acquired by Jeff and Jenn in 2017 and is located in Southern Shores, North Carolina. Name: Jeff and Jenn Schwartzenberg Company: OBX Frozen Yogurt When did you start OBX Frozen…
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