i brake for breeze blocks

i brake for breeze blocks

i brake for breeze blocks   Those who read our blog know that I am fascinated by decorative concrete block screen walls (breeze blocks).  There are several good examples in town – and one on its way down, we think – so I thought I would take this time to give them a...
it’s time to…….lower your taxes!

it’s time to…….lower your taxes!

it’s time to…….lower your taxes!         Feel like your house is not worth what the county auditor says it is?   We recently attended a Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors Continuing Education class on property valuation for tax...
the artistry of richard t. calef

the artistry of richard t. calef

the artistry of richard t. calef   Many cities with large tract developments of MCM homes have a few different floor plans and elevations repeated throughout the neighborhoods.  Not in Cincy!  With the exception of the Pease kit homes (the George Nelson Shorewood...
giving thanks to columbus

giving thanks to columbus

giving thanks to columbus   As I think of all I am thankful for this week, all of the usual things come to mind.  But I would like to add one more thing to be thankful for this week: all of the people who have invited me into their wonderful modern homes over the...
notes to self

notes to self

notes to self     September 23 , 1991 Note to future self: I’m really sorry for painting the McCobb furniture and for getting rid of the original hardware and doors.  I am pregnant and obviously not thinking clearly.  I hope one day you will forgive me. I’m sure...
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