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Visit Historic Nevada

Visit Nevada and discover all the Silver State has to offer. Made famous (or infamous) in 1859 by the discovery of The Comstock Lode, the silver deposit changed the nation, heck the world, and secured Nevada’s place in American History. So much more than the glimmering lights, gambling, and entertainment of Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada boasts a rich mining history, ranching legacies, outdoor recreational delights, even bands of wild horses! Truly Nevada loves its history and honors it in the lifestyles of the people today. Travel back in time with us and learn all you need to know to…
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Take a Walking Tour of Historic Genoa Nevada

Spend a perfect day and take a walking tour and discover historic Genoa Nevada. Park your car (anywhere is a good spot really) and start your visit at the park with the reconstructed 1851 trading post. You can’t miss it…it’s smack dab in the middle of beautiful peaceful historic Genoa. A Brief History of Genoa Nevada Genoa is the site of the first non-native permanent settlement in Nevada. Starting as a trading post in 1850 along the California Trail, Genoa provided supplies to travelers before crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Often cited as beginning in 1851, that is because that…
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Rising renovation costs, €20,000 folding house: French property update

The big property news of the week was the announcement that all homeowners in France will have to fill in a tax declaration, to be completed by summer 2023. The form is required if you have a main home or a second home in France, and whether your properties are currently being lived in or not. You can read more about why the measure has been introduced and exactly what is required here. Steep rise in cost for carpentry and plumbing jobs Quotes from tradespeople have become significantly more expensive in the past year as anyone who is renovating French…
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This small bathroom renovation went from derelict to delightful

completed art deco bathroom renovation Even with only a modest footprint at your disposal, you can transform your bathroom into a stunning oasis – as this beautiful Art Deco-inspired project by Joanne Tudda and Michael Graveston proves. Of course, it wasn’t easy: from totally gutting the room, building a new wall, plastering, completely retiling and installing new fixtures and fittings, the couple completed the entire project on a DIY-base. A masterclass in small bathroom ideas, you wouldn’t believe these two spaces were the same room. Art Deco bathroom renovation When Joanne Tudda and Michael Graveston moved into their 1920s semi-detached,…
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Smart home renovations on a budget: Tips and tricks from Soo Mill

Don’t let spring renos blow your budget: Soo Mill experts will help avoid DIY surprises With a spring just around the corner, many homeowners are turning their attention toward renovations. But with a rise in the price of supplies, and an unsteady real estate market, the approach for many shoppers has changed. Ralph Weise, Manager of Retail Sales at Soo Mill, says anyone looking to plan for a project – big or small – should take a few minutes to plan ahead before embarking on a renovation. “I think when people start renovations, they might have a vague number in…