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Shenandoah Home and Garden Show to be biggest ever, April 16-18

February 3, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Shenandoah Home and Garden Show to be biggest ever, April 16-18

Harrisonburg, VA – The Home and Garden Show Committee of the Shenandoah Valley Builders Association (SVBA) are eagerly anticipating Spring, 2010 and the 30th annual edition of this famous show.  Everyone involved is busy working to make next year’s show the best ever. The show will be held April 16, 17 and 18, 2010...
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Historic homes and garden tours spill forth Spring blossoms

January 16, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Historic homes and garden tours spill forth Spring blossoms

Shenandoah Valley – Can’t wait for the warm weather? This spring, visitors will step through the gates of more than 250 of Virginia’s most beautiful gardens, homes and historic landmarks during “America’s Largest Open House,” April 17-25, 2010. Three dozen Historic Garden Week tours present a rich mosaic of some of the country’s finest...
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Fall Home, Garden and Energy Show heats up Winchester next week

October 15, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Fall Home, Garden and Energy Show heats up Winchester next week

Winchester – On Saturday, October 24, Clear Channel Radio of Winchester will holding this year’s Fall Home Garden & Energy Expo at the Apple Blossom Mall. Clear Channel promotes this event with over $50,000 worth of advertising and promotion on their radio stations and websites. Stop by and see all of your favorite DJs –...
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Selling a house is hard work

September 25, 2009
By Ryan Roberts
Selling a house is hard work

Harrisonburg – Being a realtor, every day I assist and advise clients about buying or selling a home.  From that perspective, it is easy to be objective and matter of fact.  I don’t need to allow my emotions to “muddy the waters.” Martha Stewart Clean – If you are selling your home, and it needs...
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Exploring the benefits of solar energy in the Shenandoah Valley

July 23, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Exploring the benefits of solar energy in the Shenandoah Valley

Winchester. Va. – Looking to go green? How far off the “grid” can you get? Can you lower your carbon footprint, or are you just looking to save some money? These are some of the questions the experts at Carlson Plumbing in the Shenandoah Valley can answer for you – whether you have an existing...
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Earthcraft – beautiful, sustainable Valley homes

July 23, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Earthcraft – beautiful, sustainable Valley homes

Strasburg, Va. – EarthCraft House is a green building program that serves as a blueprint for healthy comfortable homes that reduce utility bills and protect the environment. The aim of the program is to help home builders be leaders in smart growth management and environmental stewardship. Homewood is one such builder in the...
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