Online directory Rebuild New Jersey is connecting homeowners with the right contractors in the post-Sandy shore region. Brielle resident Joseph Hughes founded the directory late last year after the storm hit and the site officially launched last month. Mr. Hughes has a background in both contracting and marketing, working in the contracting field for 10 years […]
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A home not only serves the utilitarian purpose of providing us with shelter, it is also an expression of who we are. Good art is about inspiration and emotion while good design is about scale and measurements. This is why architecture is often referred to as the intersection where art and science collide. Before the […]
Is your happy place somewhere on a beautiful hammock tied between two great oak trees, with a book in your hand and a cup of delicious tea on a sunny spring afternoon? No? Then check out these 3 easy tips to get started on building the ultimate custom man cave: 1.) The Bar – A […]
Looking to add a home improvement project to your spring cleaning agenda? If you want a project that is valuable without spending a ton of money or time, check out these 3 spring home improvement ideas that will leave your home looking fresh for the season: 1.) Power wash porches, patios and decks. This is […]
Are you looking to add some functionality or decor to your balcony? Spring is in the air so check out these 4 affordable and easy home improvement ideas for balconies both large and small: 1.) Breakfast – Do you enjoy the morning view from the balcony with a cup of coffee? Make even more out of […]
Robert Ivy, CEO/EVP of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), recently published an article about the need for architects to be more outspoken and directly communicative with the public. Ivy believes that it is counterproductive for architects to let critics (such as the treasured Ada Louise Huxtable) be the only public voice in the design […]
On March 23rd, 2013, New Jersey shore nonprofit Boards By The Sea will host a 50/50 raffle event at the Avon-by-the-Sea municipal building at 301 Main St. from 6-11PM. All proceeds will be donated to rebuilding the town’s iconic boardwalk and beachfront. There will be musical entertainment provided by Pat Roddy, Blue Highways and Running […]
Looking to add a custom touch to your home on a budget? A pergola is an affordable addition to your home that adds both value and function. In today’s market they are becoming big selling points for a home. A pergola creates the function and feel of an extra room or space without actually having […]
January 2013 was the highest peak for home builder confidence in seven years, but this month the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market index slightly dropped one point from 47 to 46. However, the one point drop is not necessarily a bad thing. Analysts blame the rising cost of construction materials and the lack of enough skilled workers for […]
92.7 WOBM Honored By The United Way of Ocean County The United Way of Ocean County held their 2013 Campaign Kick-Off at the Holiday Inn in Toms River on Friday. Shawn and Sue of 92.7 WOBM received the United Way’s “Spirit of Ocean County” Award. Waretown Bluegrass Festival Continues Ocean County Tradition The 38th Ocean […]
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