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Renovated law firm opens as Lawft on Airbnb in downtown Russell
The Lawft Airbnb rental in Russell used to be a law office. The owners kept one of the original windows and law books from the building as part of the decor. Photo by Cristina Janney / Hays Post By CRISTINA JANNEYHays Post RUSSELL — A Russell couple has renovated a former downtown law office built in 1905 into an Airbnb. Jon and Kim Birky bought the building at 620 N. Main in 2020. They renovated half of the 4,000-square-foot upper level into their private residence. The other half is now The Lawft, a four-bedroom, four-bath Airbnb. The couple gutted the upper floor of the building, removing 29 tons of material…
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Electric fireplaces spark simple home improvement solutions
(BPT) – Are you looking for ways to enhance your home and boost its value? The best kinds of home improvement projects provide wow-worthy results without much effort. With modern designs and numerous benefits, electric fireplaces are one of these projects, enhancing the aesthetic of any room without the extensive construction and cost of traditional gas or wood fireplaces. Many people are surprised to learn that installing a wall-mounted electric fireplace doesn’t require any structural modifications. In fact, it’s similar to hanging a wall-mounted TV, shelving or large piece of artwork. You’ll need common household tools such as a level, stud finder and drill, and the fireplace will come with…
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Using green to revitalise rooms
Green has positioned itself as a significant trend because of the variety of settings it can create, both in homes and in public spaces. A colour that transmits feelings of peace, calm, serenity and life. Backlighting and sophistication The use of green as a common thread in bathrooms helps to define their style, depending on factors such as the shade chosen or its use in bathroom fixtures. For a bathroom to be sober and elegant, green units are often used, with decorative details in neutral tones, such as beige, grey or khaki. For a fresher, livelier bathroom, the presence of white fittings…
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Tour Midcentury Modern Homes for Sale in Houston
Characterized by clean lines, minimal decoration, and large, open spaces, midcentury modern homes are true classic American architecture. In Houston, new homes are popping up in almost every neighborhood, but we found five midcentury modern homes that still capture that old-school vibe. While some might call for updates, they’re worth the effort for the classic architecture. Whether you’re on the hunt for a home or just browsing because you love looking at home listings like we do, step into a time capsule and check out these five homes in Houston. 11115 Burdine St., Houston, TX 77096$363,000 Built in 1956, this 3-bedroom and 2-bath home…
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Paradise Found at RHS Flower Show Tatton for garden design contest winner David Williams from Leyland
David, from Leyland, was delighted to see his design for an eco friendly garden, which includes space for relaxing and a spot of yoga, created as a show garden at this week’s RHS Flower Show Tatton Park. The design by the retired fashion designer and pattern cutter was one of the winners in a RHS and BBC local radio planet-friendly garden design contest, with a prize of having it built at the flagship RHS show. Read More Read More Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams: finale airs to rave reviews as the star watc… Sign up to our daily Burnley Express Today newsletter David Williams finds time for yoga in his…
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Fifth Wall closes $500 million climate fund to decarbonize real estate
Fifth Wall, a venture capital firm focused on real estate technology, is tripling down on its bet that climate tech will become an integral driver in the real estate space. It just announced commitments of half a billion dollars to close its inaugural Climate Fund, which launched with $116 million in August of last year. It is the largest private fund formed specifically to decarbonize the real estate industry, according to the firm. Nearly 40% of global carbon dioxide emissions come from real estate, according to the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative. About 70% are produced by building operations, and the rest come from the construction process. Given that…
