Singer Charli XCX Lists English Tudor Revival in the Hollywood Hills
British singer-songwriter Charli XCX is selling her house in the Hollywood Hills. It’s an English Tudor Revival-style home that still los much the same as it probably did when it was built in the 1920s. It has many of its original details, including diamond-paned windows, dark beamed ceilings, and vintage tile bathrooms. It was featured […] The post Singer Charli XCX Lists English Tudor Revival in the Hollywood Hills appeared first on Hooked on Houses. Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://lournajhouck.blogspot.com/2020/09/singer-charli-xcx-lists-english-tudor.html September 10, 2020 at 11:35PM
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A Modern Southern Farmhouse For Sale on 20 Acres
This charming modern farmhouse caught my eye in the real estate listings today with its large, wraparound porch and black, barn-like garage. It sits on 20 private acres in Dresden, Tennessee. The classic white farmhouse was built in 2017 and is surrounded by trees. It also has a small pond on the property. It los […] The post A Modern Southern Farmhouse For Sale on 20 Acres appeared first on Hooked on Houses. Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://lournajhouck.blogspot.com/2020/09/a-modern-southern-farmhouse-for-sale-on.html September 08, 2020 at 02:35PM
A Small Tudor-Style Cottage For Sale in California
This Tudor-style cottage built in 1940 is for sale in the hills of Oak, California. It may be fairly small, with only 2 bedrooms and 1,269 square feet, but it’s got plenty of charm, starting with the lush cottage garden that fills the front yard. It has been updated while maintaining original 1940s character with […] The post A Small Tudor-Style Cottage For Sale in California appeared first on Hooked on Houses. Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://lournajhouck.blogspot.com/2020/09/a-small-tudor-style-cottage-for-sale-in.html September 05, 2020 at 01:35AM
The Filming Location for Ardham Lodge in “Lovecraft Country”
When I saw a preview for the new HBO series “Lovecraft Country” and this huge, over-the-top, Tudor-style mansion came on the screen, I stopped and did a double-take. I knew that house! At least some of it. Because the first three stories were very familiar. If you were a fan of the Netflix series “The Haunting of […] The post The Filming Location for Ardham Lodge in “Lovecraft Country” appeared first on Hooked on Houses. Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://lournajhouck.blogspot.com/2020/08/the-filming-location-for-ardham-lodge.html September 01, 2020 at 02:35PM
Creating the Castle and Colorful Houses for “Edward Scissorhands”
Remember the suburban neighborhood in “Edward Scissorhands” where all the houses were painted in pastel colors? The small blue ranch where Avon Lady Peg Boggs and her family lived is on the market, so today we’re taking a lo back at the houses from the movie, including the fabulously creepy old castle on the hill. […] The post Creating the Castle and Colorful Houses for “Edward Scissorhands” appeared first on Hooked on Houses. Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://lournajhouck.blogspot.com/2020/08/creating-castle-and-colorful-houses-for.html August 26, 2020 at 02:35AM
A Small House Remodel in Vermont for Book Lovers
This Classic Country Cape with dormers is one of my favorite examples of a small house remo that adds the modern updates and conveniences we want today without losing the details and charm of an older home. It was built in the 1820s in Vermont and was showing its age by the time the architectural […] The post A Small House Remodel in Vermont for Book Lovers appeared first on Hooked on Houses. Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://lournajhouck.blogspot.com/2020/08/a-small-house-remodel-in-vermont-for.html August 19, 2020 at 08:35AM
A Modern Farmhouse For Sale in Signal Mountain, Tennessee
If you the style of the new Modern Farmhouses being built today, then Tennessee is the place you want to be. I swear I see beautiful versions of them on the market in that state’s real estate listings than any other, and today’s is no exception. This one belongs to a reader who […] The post A Modern Farmhouse For Sale in Signal Mountain, Tennessee appeared first on Hooked on Houses. Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://lournajhouck.blogspot.com/2020/08/a-modern-farmhouse-for-sale-in-signal.html August 05, 2020 at 08:35AM
“Sweet Magnolias:” The Houses in the Small Southern Town of Serenity
Raise your hand if you watched the new series “Sweet Magnolias” on Netflix and wanted to move to the charming Southern town of Serenity, South Carolina. Not only am I ready to pack my bags, but I also decided I need to start hosting Margarita Nights each week with my friends like Maddie, Helen, and […] The post “Sweet Magnolias:” The Houses in the Small Southern Town of Serenity appeared first on Hooked on Houses. Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://lournajhouck.blogspot.com/2020/07/sweet-magnolias-houses-in-small.html July 30, 2020 at 02:35PM
“The Golden Girls” House Is For Sale: See Inside!
The iconic one-story house that appeared in the classic sitcom “The Golden Girls” is on the market for the first time. On the show, this is where Blanche Devereaux lived with her friends Rose, Dorothy, and Sophia in Miami, Florida. But the real house is located in Brentwood, California. Various shots of the exterior appeared […] The post “The Golden Girls” House Is For Sale: See Inside! appeared first on Hooked on Houses. Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://lournajhouck.blogspot.com/2020/07/the-golden-girls-house-is-for-sale-see.html July 19, 2020 at 09:35AM
KOBALT 80v Max Brushless Lithium Ion Lawnmower Review
Howdy Friends! It’s been a while since we’ve gotten a review out, but we’re back today! Two weeks ago Lowe’s shipped us their new KOBALT 80v Max, 21″ Brushless Lithium Ion Push Mower for test and review. This is our first time using one of these latest generation, high voltage, extended-life mowers that have become very popular over the last two years. While Lowe’s provided this tool for free, they are not compensating us for this review and these thoughts are entirely my own. Key Features of the KOBALT 80v Max Push MowerLet’s get started with the key features of this mower:
Here’s my impressions of the mower, starting with right out of the box! It’s Easy To Setup!One thing we loved above the mower right from the start is the super-easy setup. Basically take it out of the box, straighten up the handle, charge the battery, configure it for either bagging, mulching, or throwing, and you’re ready to go. As you are probably aware, bagging grass isn’t great from an environmental perspective nor for lawn health. (We follow the old adage, “cut it high and let it lie”. This, along with other lawn care steps, provides optimal lawn health). My sons rotate through our lawn duty and were super excited to try this mower. Battery Life is Good Enough for Our 1/4 Acre of LawnThe single most important question we ask when we’re considering a battery-powered lawnmower is, How long will the battery last? Lowe’s says you get up to 80 minutes of runtime with this lawnmower. We’ve used the mower twice now to cut our lawn (each time removing approximately 3″-5″ of grass height), and it has been able to complete our quarter-acre yard without stopping in about an hour, leaving just 1 bar (out of 4) on the battery remaining. Given that we were down to 1 bar after a 1/4 acre, we suspect you’d need two batteries for anything larger than about one-third of an acre. Battery Charge Time Is Just Over an HourA full charge requires an hour and fifteen minutes, but you can get over half charged in about 30 minutes. Still, this is probably a little too long for most people if you’re trying to use the same battery twice for one job. If you spring for the second battery (a fairly pricey option — see the price section below), you’ll get virtually uninterrupted mowing since the charge time is about the same as the run time. Here’s a picture of the battery on the included charger. 7-Level Adjustable Deck HeightOne really nice feature about the KOBALT is the ease of deck height adjustment. The mower has 7 settings (ranging from 1-3/8″ to 3-3/4″). Instead of needing to adjust height on each of the 4 wheels, you pull one lever (and it’s easy to move) and the entire mower adjusts. You can see the lever over the rear right wheel here. Solid Mowing PerformanceSo far, the mower has performed great for us! We’re super pleased to finally be off of gasoline and the associated hassles of engine maintenance, oil, and regularly hauling gas cans to/from the gas station. We usually cut our grass when it’s 3-5″ higher than we like it – so the KOBALT is removing a fair amount of grass height for us. Very Low MaintenanceIt probably goes without saying, but the best part of owning a battery-powered mower is the elimination of gas and oil from the setup. No more trips to the gas station with gas cans is a really nice thing. The only regular maintenance this mower requires is blade sharpening, which you should be doing on your gas mowers anyway, but which is more important on this mower since dull blades can negatively affect battery life. If you’ve never sharpened a mower blade, it’s simple and you can follow that link for tips. Price & RecommendationThe KOBALT 80v Max Mower comes in two varieties, the standard push mower (shown in this article) which retails for $499, and a self-propelled version of $599. Here’s the links for both. You can also purchase the mower without a battery or charger (currently $329 for this option which makes sense if you have other KOBALT tools already) Perhaps the biggest drawback of all these large battery tools is the price of extra batteries. A second 6.0Ah 80v Max battery runs a whopping $229. We know there’s a lot of technology that goes into these batteries and we are hopeful that prices will come down on them. That said, this battery replaces hundreds of gallons of gas you’d otherwise have to buy, so in that sense the pricing isn’t insane. After just two rounds of mowing with the KOBALT we can definitely say it’s a huge improvement over our gas mower. The major pluses are elimination of the need to keep gas on hand and the instant-on nature of the mower (no gas means no choke/start-up activities). We recommend this mower to anyone looking to cut out the gasoline. Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://lournajhouck.blogspot.com/2020/07/kobalt-80v-max-brushless-lithium-ion.html July 11, 2020 at 04:35AM |