Monthly Archives: September 2010

Ranch-Style Homes

Posted by JD Esajian // September 6, 2010

Ranch-style homes started to be built during the 1940s but they became the house of the postwar baby boom of the 1950s and 60s. The suburbs were expanding and land was still cheap enough that homeowners did not feel compelled to stack the bedrooms on top of the living space. Homeowners’ Manifest Destiny would be to settle in clean-lined new homes spreading out across the suburbia, each stretching from lot-line.


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3 FlipThisHouse shows coming up tomorrow!

Posted by JD Esajian // September 3, 2010

We have 3 back-to-back FlipThisHouse episodes coming up on A&E. Check your local schedule, but here’s what we have: When: TOMORROW, SEPT 4TH AT 1PM ET: Suburban Steal The newest project for CT Homes comes by way of one of Paul and Than’s investor protegees. He sells them on a steal of a deal in […]


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Planning and Maintaining Your Landscape

Posted by JD Esajian // September 2, 2010

You can still have a great garden even if you are a plant novice. All it takes is some basic know-how and a willingness to plunge into some outdoor work. Looking at a beautiful garden from your window or door is a very rewarding experience. Such a garden can also yield fresh, delicious produce and dazzling flowers and provide a gracious setting for relaxing and dining with family and friends.


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