http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog the unofficial real estate guide for the north carolina high country Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:21:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Maybe it's a little early to live in a bunker, but if need be— this is a pretty incredible home http://knstrct.com/2011/04/10/the-safe-house/ http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2011/04/26/a-home-prepared-for-anything/ This three bedroom, two bathroom residence is on sale and according to the agent, “this superlative warehouse conversion in “Leicester House”, an historic 1880′s building, provides privacy and vast spaces. It features soaring warehouse ceilings, huge original arched timber windows, exposed red brick walls, imposing brick archways of 65 ... http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2011/02/28/could-this-be-done-in-boone/ Click here for more: http://www.trulia.com/guide/home_selling/increase_your_homes_value/10_ways_to_prepare_for_a_showing/ By Trulia Staff | Published: Oct 14, 2009 | 8 Comments An agent left a message on your voice mail. She will be at your home, buyers in tow, in less than forty five minutes. ... http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2010/10/07/10-ways-to-prepare-for-your-house-showing/ Cork Trivets by Craig Woodworks & Vintage Heavy Duty Zipper Magnets by Amalia Versaci And more... http://notbeige.wordpress.com/2009/05/01/repurposed-upcycled-homewares-on-etsy/ http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2010/10/06/repurposed-upcycled-homewares-on-etsy/ http://www2.wataugademocrat.com/story/NC_194_road_work_contracted_id_003901 By: Scott Nicholson Work on long-awaited safety improvements on N.C. 194 in the Valle Crucis and Matney communities could begin as early as next month. The N.C. Department of Transportation announced that a contract had been awarded for the project, which will include road widening, shoulder enhancements ... http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2010/10/06/194-improvements-could-start-next-month-in-valle-crucis-and-matney/ Here are some great examples of colorful bathrooms.  Enjoy! http://www.desiretoinspire.net/blog/2010/9/9/reader-requests-bathrooms-with-colour.html http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2010/10/06/bathrooms-with-color/ Apartment Interior Design That Gives Feeling of Living on the Coast | DigsDigs http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2010/04/15/interior-design-that-gives-feeling-of-living-on-the-coast/ Penny Tile Floor at the Standard Hotel NotCot.com | Apartment Therapy New York http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2010/04/14/heres-a-great-way-to-add-some-copper-style-to-your-floor/ Last Wednesday, March 31, the historic Green Park Inn, located at 9239 Valley Boulevard in Blowing Rock, sold for $935,000 cash at a live auction, and the deal will close shortly, said Bracky Rogers, sales manager, auctioneer and founder of Rogers Realty. More from High Country Press http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2010/04/08/green-park-inn-to-be-renovated/ Local Firm Selected To Pursue Large-Scale Solar Energy Plant on County’s Closed Landfill Watauga Solar partners Ray Sinclair, left, and Ged Moody, right, are currently conducting a feasibility study to determine the practicality of constructing a 1- to 2-megawatt photovoltaic (PV) power plant at ... http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2010/04/08/watauga-going-solar/ Trout season got underway across North Carolina at 7:00 Saturday morning. According to the North Carolina Sportsman magazine, the season will run until February 28, 2011. You can stay up-to-date on the latest fishing regulations and see maps of public fishing areas by visiting www.NCWildlife.org/Fishing. http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2010/04/06/trout-season-began-over-the-weekend/ The Mountain Times - High Country Adventures http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2010/04/06/high-country-adventures/ The Boone Town Council received a list of capital plans Wednesday but also reports of depleted coffers that would leave projects on hold, barring a tax increase. Boone town manager Greg Young presented a chart of the town's sales-tax revenues, which are mostly lagging behind those of ... http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2010/04/06/boone-council-mulls-52-million-howard-street-improvements/ Mirror, mirror on the wall, who has the greenest bathroom of them all? Not you? Perhaps asking environmental questions of the mirror is not the best idea, but greening your bathroom is! With all of the water, products and tissue paper used in this one room, this is part of ... http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2010/04/06/ten-tips-for-a-greener-bathroom/ One last photo from the Portland Flower Show. I found this walkway so interesting decorated with wood slices. Looks like the slices are just laid into sand. Maybe a cool idea for a house in Maine or just any house in the woods. You might want to use more sand. ... http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2010/03/31/looking-for-a-spring-project-this-looks-cool/ Architecture firm DMVA have designed an interesting portable housing option.  Their egg-shaped, futuristic abode features a multi-purpose main living space with modular wall slots for storage, working and sleeping. A skylight and large main hatch connect inhabitants with the outside world, and a small bathroom and kitchen are even fit ... http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2010/01/26/is-this-the-home-of-the-future/ Stunning design and green architecture shouldn’t be reserved just for adults, as showcased by this gorgeous green treehouse built by the architects at Lord, Aeck & Sargent. Constructed as an extension to Camp Twin Lakes, a camp dedicated to kids with special needs, this treehouse is not only beautiful, fun ... http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2009/12/15/green-treehouse-provides-an-incredible-learning-playground/ War and conflict often bring about the destruction of architecture, however these forces can also result in new constructions that define a cultural identity and place. Stressed by China’s growing population, the Hakka people have been confronted with armed warfare for local resources since the 17th century. To remedy their ... http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2009/12/15/circular-hakka-houses-create-self-sustaining-communities/ The High Country Association of REALTORS released statistics today for residential homes sold through the end of November. Sales are off from October's numbers, approaching June's total residential units sold. Sales continue to fall below last year's figures. When comparing year-to-date numbers with the same time period in 2008, the number ... http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2009/12/15/real-estate-sales-still-sluggish/ I came across this listing of entertaining gifts, enjoy! http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2009/12/11/more-interesting-gifts/ Most of the trees on Grandfather Mountain are painted with rime ice Friday, while those at the top half of the mountain have a heavy coating.  The top half of the mountain is closed to the public as the Mile High Swinging Bridge is covered in inches of ... http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2009/12/06/a-winter-coat/ Nature Conservancy Protects High Country Mountain Peak—Little Yellow Mountain Purchase Part of ‘Nationally Significant Natural Area’ The Nature Conservancy this week announced the acquisition of 466 acres at the summit of Little Yellow Mountain in Avery and Mitchell counties… http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2009/12/06/nature-conservancy-protects-high-country-mountain-peak/ Here's a great way to clean up your iphone/cellphone power adapters around your house.  Take a look Read more from engadget.com http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/05/10-usb-power-outlet-leaves-no-plug-behind/ http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2009/12/06/christmas-present-for-the-techie-in-your-life/ All of you know Stillwater Dwellings. This new company is indeed very busy these days with an array of orders. They have recently completed their first prefab home in Bend, Oregon. This home was built using the sd231 floor plan and includes 2,950 square feet of space. This house contains ... http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2009/11/05/a-beautiful-bend-oregon-green-prefab/ The Renewable Energy Initiative of Appalachian State University in Boone, NC is holding its official ribbon-cutting event on Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. for the 100KW wind turbine successfully installed at the university-owned Broyhill Inn & Conference Center. The project, installed by Alteris Renewables, was completed this past summer. The ... http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2009/11/05/asu-to-cut-ribbon-on-wind-turbine/ Citizens Take Part in Visioning Workshop for County Ag Plan Story by Anna Oakes About 50 people participated in lively discussions about farming in Watauga County at a community visioning workshop held October 29 at the Watauga County Administration Building. The Watauga County Soil and Water Conservation District hosted the workshop to ... http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2009/11/05/watauga%e2%80%99s-future-in-farming/ From Käsch: The Overflow bathtub series is designed in such a way that overflowing water is directed back into the tub which gives the bath the appearance of a natural waterhole. The concept resulted from the wish to combine the aesthetics of nature with the cultic character of bathing, and to ... http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2009/10/05/overflow-bathtubs-from-kasch/ Watauga Co. Tourism Development: Outdoor Recreation Video from Matt Powell on Vimeo. http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2009/10/03/come-out-and-play-in-the-high-country/ Story & Photo by Sam Calhoun Since 2005, a flare of methane gas has been burning at the Watauga County Landfill as a glowing reminder of the potential energy that could be harvested if the current collection system was hooked into a custom energy converter. But the flare does not burn in ... http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2009/09/25/watauga-county-edges-closer-to-implementing-landfill-gas-to-energy-project/ Posted by Davezilla 1. Baroque = Broken 2. Casual Living = Your neighbors have a refrigerator on their front lawn 3. Charming = Corners don’t line up. Sagging porch. 4. Country Living = Your street will never see a snow plow. 5. Cozy = Cramped 6. Diverse Wildlife = Raccoons will raid your garbage. Bats ... http://highcountrydirt.com/dirt.blog/2009/09/23/how-to-read-a-real-estate-ad/