A Local Hero
Upon the start of the war, Greene enrolled in the militia at the lowest entry level. At the end of the war he had a reputation as George Washington’s most trusted officers.
An Aqueduct and a Lawsuit
Running water is an essential asset to modern homes. Most of us don’t want to fill up our bathtub from the creek. Two knobs, one hot and one cold, is as much effort as we want to make. If asked where their water comes from, many New York City residents may answer simply, “it comes…
Building a Brand: What your office should say about you.
Some great ideas for a creative new office space. Building a Brand: What your office should say about you..
Rendering
Designing a home means sets of drawings, blueprints and descriptions. Designing your own house is an exciting process that allows you to put together your favorite things from buildings you have seen throughout your life. But sometimes it can be hard to visualize. Seeing it on paper is completely different than what the completed building…
Top Five Resource to Do Your Own Research
Hiring an engineer, an architect or a land surveyor can be intimidating. Whether you are thinking about designing your own home or want to find out licensing information for firms you are considering, you want to do your research. It can be hard to find information if you don’t know what you’re looking for so…
FAQ: Living in flood zones.
Waterfront property is often prime real estate. Being right on the beach, lakefront or river makes for great views to wake up to every day. Of course, living next to a body of water can be a dangerous venture. Even tamer ones like a creek can be in an area that can receive significant run…
Not So Blue Blueprints
Blueprints are synonymous with design plans and directions on how to build something. It is used in motivational speeches titled something like “What’s the blueprint of your life?” The term is a common description for the directions in IKEA products and, of course, the original use still stands; a drawing for a house. Except blueprints…
How To Pick the Best Engineering Firm
When it comes to designing a dream home, an eye catching store front or a prime real estate house, picking out the right team for the job is essential. It can be overwhelming to wade through the engineering firms. Of course a good price is always a great bargain. But quality shouldn’t be sacrificed when…
A Piece of History
The quaint little town of Cairo, New York has been around since the 1700’s. With the first settlers arriving before the revolutionary war, Cairo has a lot of to remember. The Cairo Historical Society is a community organization dedicated to preserving the Town of Cairo’s rich historical past and providing opportunities for the public to…
Designing a Dream Home
It’s time to build your dream house! You’ve spent years imagining design and layout. The perfect amount of yard space, a garage just the right size. A home with enough room for entertaining, plenty of storage space, a floor plan that fits you to a tea. Then there’s style. You’ve looked at magazines, websites, photos,…
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