15 Green Projects for Under $500
January 28th, 2010
New Hanover County, NC Green home builder, Mark Johnson Custom Homes enjoys the informative articles on the U.S. Green Building Council’s Green Home Guide website. One particular article outlines 15 Green home improvements, each under $500. Below is the list written by Jeanne Huber of This Old House and to read each one in more detail, click here!
- Build a clothesline
- Add a tube-type skylight
- Put a recirculating pump under the sink
- Insulate hot-water pipes
- Plant deciduous trees
- Install a programmable thermostat
- Create a rain garden
- Install a smart ceiling fan
- Replace can lights
- Build a worm bin
- Install aerators on faucets
- Clean your refrigerator coils
- Replace weatherstripping
- Reduce light pollution
- Clean green
Article Courtesy of: GreenHomeGuide.com Photo Courtesy of: Rob Howard
The Wilmington Chocolate Festival
January 28th, 2010
St James Plantation NC remodeler Mark Johnson Custom Homes recommends those in the Cape Fear area to attend the Wilmington Chocolate Festival, which kicks off Friday, February 5th, 2010 with the annual Chocolate Gala. This promises to be one of the area’s most fun Galas of the year. It’s also a great value at only $25 in advance. Friday’s Chocolate Gala features wonderful appetizers and hors d’oeuvres, free wine tastings, artisan beers, live music, and of course the “Unlimited Chocolates and Desserts”! The following Saturday and Sunday will be a business showcase of proprietors in our area who make or sell chocolates and other sweet treats. The Festival also includes “Spotlights,” exhibitor’s demonstrations of their techniques involved in creating their chocolate delights! Tickets for Saturday and Sunday are $5 in advance or $8 at the door. The weekend’s events will be at the Senior Center on 2222 S. College Road in Wilmington, NC. For more information, call 910-798-6402 or 910-264-9379 or visit www.WilmingtonChocolateFestival.com.Ed Newsome's Hardwood Floors
January 28th, 2010
Pender County NC custom home builder Mark Johnson Custom Homes is proud to have Ed Newsome’s Hardwood Floors as one of our trusted trade partners. For 16 years, owner Monty Newsome has personally been overseeing the business that his father started in 1985. Ed Newsome’s Hardwood Floors has run an honest company that provides quality work on every job. Their professional approach, timeliness and ability to keep customers well-informed at each step of the installation process ensures a high customer satisfaction rating. For your hardwood flooring needs, contact Monty by phone at 910-791-9000, email (monty@newsomefloors.com) or visit their website!New Photos on Facebook and Flickr
January 28th, 2010
Landfall custom home builder Mark Johnson Custom Homes encourages our readers to view recently uploaded photos of our projects, both past and present, on our Flickr and Facebook Fan pages. View our Photo Sets on Flickr and Facebook, including our luxury homes in Wilmington and Hampstead, NC. For more detailed information on these homes and available lots in Wilmington, NC visit our Inventory Page!
Figure Eight Harbor Remodel
January 28th, 2010
Wilmington, NC new home builder Mark Johnson Custom Homes is excited to share that we are currently preparing for demolition work on our latest contract to remodel a condominium in Figure Eight Harbor in Wilmington, NC. The contract includes a full kitchen upgrade along with two additional bath renovations, removing all popcorn ceilings and replacing the lower floor with hardwoods. The scope of work is schedule for a 60 day completion.Brunswick Stew Cook-Off Postponed
January 28th, 2010
Earlier this month, Brunswick County NC custom home builder Mark Johnson Custom Homes blogged on the Brunswick Stew Cook-Off in Shallotte, NC. While the event was planned for January 30th, 2010, we’d like to notify our readers that the event has been postponed to February 6th, 2010. The Brunswick Beacon reported yesterday that due to harsh weather conditions projected for this weekend, the Cook-Off will be held next weekend at the same location, Rourk Woods in Shallotte, NC. For more information click here or call the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce at (910) 754-6644.
Courtesy of: BrunswickBeacon.com
