Tag: Family
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Getting Started With The Family Promise Playroom (It’s Going To Be FUN In Here)
If you’ve been following along closely, you’ll know that we’ve been connected with an incredible shelter called Family Promise for a while now. They’re a non-profit organization in Portland doing wonderful work for our community, providing housing and support for families experiencing homelessness. They took over an old motel, transformed it into a 70+ household…
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How a drab 1960s bungalow doubled in size to become a luxurious family home
“I didn’t know it was possible to fall in love with a house until we lived here,” says Hayley, the homeowner of this light-filled four-bedroom self build, created for her and her husband, Stephan and their two young children. Hayley and Stephan had purchased a non-descript single-storey 1960s bungalow in outer London during the second…
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Kevin McCloud hails ‘happy ending’ as family builds red home on 66m² garage plot after tragedy
On a narrow plot once occupied by two lock-up garages, a red house now rises discreetly above the rooftops of south London. In Grand Designs’ latest revisit, Kevin McCloud returns to a site he first saw in 2021 – then a concrete slab – to see a completed house that was built as a response…
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Bland to Grand Family Home
With a baby on the way and a desire for more space, Idalee and Danny embarked on a transformative journey within their Clinton Hill co-op. What began as a one-bedroom apartment was carefully reconfigured, not only to carve out a cozy nursery from a former dining nook but also to open up the entire living…
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Rental Snapshot – From Family to Job Site: Art’s Rental Equipment, Inc.
Q. How did you first get your start in the rental industry? Art’s Rental was started in Newport, Ky., in 1967 by Arthur Arlinghaus. Art ran the company with his six sons, who now own and operate the business. Art’s began renting small tools to homeowners.Art’s Rental Equipment, Inc. in its Newport location, 1968.Art’s Rental Equipment, Inc.…
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Designing a Kid-Friendly Home That Grows with Your Family
Let’s be honest—kids change everything. One minute you’re clearing space for a crib, and the next you’re trying to figure out where to stash art projects, backpacks, and snacks. If you’re planning a home for family life, it’s smart to think beyond the present. A home that’s built to grow with your kids can save…
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‘You can run a family and be a quantity surveyor’
Balancing a busy career and family life is possible with the right support from your employer, project surveyor Billie Kelleher tells Nadine Buddoo. Billie Kelleher, Ashe: ‘The girls love it when I tell them I’ve been working with big diggers’ Billie Kelleher’s career in quantity surveying has not followed the traditional route. Currently a project…
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We take a look at the incredible renovation of this 14th-century castle owned by the Fiennes family
Broughton Castle, an ancient estate owned by the Fiennes family for over 600 years, stands as a beacon of history, architecture and enduring heritage. With its roots tracing back to the 14th century, the house has been renovated many times, each adding layers of history while preserving the essence of the estate. Today, under the…
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Young Family Creates Minimalist Haven in a 100-Year-Old Building
As with any renovation project, especially one involving a historic building, there were surprises along the way. Unforeseen delays due to permitting, supply chain issues, and construction hiccups tested the homeowners’ patience. The old building also presented its own challenges, with hidden nooks and crannies that required creative solutions. “Given the building is over a…