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Suitable for Framing
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- April 15, 2011
- posted by Torrey Ferrell
Alan Fletcher built his first house while working for his father at the age of 21. A year later he built another, and his father, a second-generation builder himself, clearly recognized natural talent when he saw it.
Read moreAffordable Elegance
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- October 28, 2010
- posted by Torrey Ferrell
Redwood cedar handrails wrapping the front porch and winding up the interior stairs are just one of the many unique custom design features that distinguished Matt Menzi, of River Ridge Builders, as the Gold Winner in the 2009 Parade of Homes.
Read morePerfect Partners
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- October 27, 2010
- posted by Torrey Ferrell
There are partners in every effort to build, restore, or renovate a fine home. When the house is in Blowing Rock, the partnership needs to include Mother Nature.
Read moreBuilding On Passion and Trust
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- October 26, 2010
- posted by Torrey Ferrell
Ron Williams recalls a moment from his youth when he was standing beside his father’s home. The fourth generation builder and owner of Winston-Salem’s Ron Williams Building Company stood next to his father.
Read moreKeeping it Simple
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- August 11, 2010
- posted by Torrey Ferrell
Suppose you can handle the basics of cooking but feel a little overwhelmed with all the bells and whistles in a kitchen like Paula Deen’s on The Food Network. Where do you start?
Read moreMore IS More
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- August 9, 2010
- posted by Torrey Ferrell
When you buy a house built by Michael and Paige Friddle, you get more than a house...you get a labor of love.
Read moreVacation Living Everyday
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- June 10, 2010
- posted by Torrey Ferrell
Lucy Biscuit is one lucky dog. The happy rescue mutt dines by candlelight and enjoys her private, fully stocked pantry.
Read moreLife Lived Well
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- June 9, 2010
- posted by Torrey Ferrell
A little more than six years ago, four local developers merged their respective talents and expertise with a vision of creating a lakefront community in Forsyth County. Lots of folks entertain lofty visions, but this group supported theirs with a foundation of many years of experience.
Read moreIt’s Like Painting a Picture
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- June 9, 2010
- posted by Torrey Ferrell
From the winding stone walkway in the front to the outdoor fireplace and pergola in the back, the concept is the same. In the landscaping business, professionals refer to the inanimate elements in the design as “hardscape.”
Read moreDream Maker
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- June 8, 2010
- posted by Torrey Ferrell
If you’re lucky enough to build your dream home, you’ll probably do so only once in your lifetime. In the daydreaming stage—when you’re pondering river rock fireplaces, multi-jet showers, and radiant floor heating—you may not give much thought to the process ahead. But when the moment arrives to draw up plans, you suddenly realize you’re not just looking for a builder.
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