Ambitious renovations reshape Philadelphia row houses
A Philadelphia couple endures open facade and dust while a three week rebuild illustrates rising home improvement activity. Census figures show 142.9 billion spent last year with average renovations up 9 percent to 42370, median 22000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Goldsmith
Knight Ridder
Philadelphia
Susan Hagen
Susan
Tom Buck
Hagen
Census Bureau
Efficient fiber optic and low voltage landscape lighting ideas
Reader asks for do it yourself lighting kits for yard security. The article reviews fiber optic and low voltage options suitable for self installation, noting safety, installation methods, components, and features like timers and dimmers. It also mentions brick style edge kits and path lighting as practical choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dulley
Starcott Media Services
Jane
Dulley.com
Tips for shopping salvage warehouses
Readers are advised that salvage shops mix new and old items and it pays to ask questions before buying. Bargaining is common, with typical reductions of 20 to 30 percent, and buyers should request best prices and written proof for any extraordinary claims. Bring measurements and a camera to verify fit, and consider hiring an expert for expensive purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cityline
Credit Union
Linn Area
Marquette Bank
Todd Financial
Sun-Sentinel
Ated
Addison Mizner
HOUSES SOLD IN MARION AREA SALES REPORT
Transactions show multiple property transfers across Marion Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. Listings include Rowley Waters Deyarman sale at 890 14th Ave Marion to Matthew Deyarman, plus numerous Skogman Realty with Iowa Realty transfers of homes on Elmhurst Drive Mount Vernon Road and other addresses to buyers in Cedar Rapids Marion and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowley-Waters-Deyarman
Barbara Jean Rowley
Bruce Waters
Fayette
14Th Ave
Marion
Matthew
Tracy Deyarman
Cedar Rapids
Skogman Realty
Iowa
Alicia Jones
Denver
Colo
Hoosier Creek Rd
Chris and
Kathleen Schoon
Iowa City
Engebritson-Cook
Betty Engebritson
Mount Vernon Rd
5Th Ave
Randall Cook
Why USA
Mowrey-Kurth
Stevan
Louise Mowrey
Reston
Benjamin Sims
Heather Welsh
Iowa Realty
Roby Gerber
Clark
Janis Roby
Central City
Solid
Owen St. NW
Donald and
Ruth Gerber
Schiotterback & Co
Robinson Schiotterbeck
Gary Robinson
Keystone
3Rd St
Darwin Schiotterbeck
Thomas J. Crilly
Leann Lynn Crilly
Urbana
South St
Matthew and
Janelle Halblom
Scott
Gretchen Kriegel
van Horne
Skogman Construction Co
Rodenberg
Thomas
Leah Rodenberg
Liberty Dr. SE
Acacia Court
Kolar-Boll
Juliana Kolar
Main St
Linda L. Boll
Hiawatha
Re/Max
Montgomery-Enyart
Christopher
Julie Montgomery
Westridge Dr
Bezdek Dr
Joe and
Come Enyart
Susan Gillen
Ely
F Ave
Walford
Skogman Realty McCloskey-Wheeler
George and
Mary McCloskey
2Nd Ave
Dane and
Robin Wheeler
Scalion Fletcher
Michael and
Mary Scalion
C Ave
Katie Fletcher
Castro Valley
Calif
Skogman Realty Gillen-Vos
Broadview Ct
Erik and
Gena RathVos
Severe-Herold
Henry W
Virginia Severe
Branford
Fla
Sprucewood Court
Janet Herold
Palmer-Bumgamer
Ethel Palmer
St. Squth
Ralph and
Betty Bumgamer
Coggon
Wyatt Estate
Bellach
Jeffrey and
Tracey Bellach
Allison
7Th St
Wyatt
Fowler-Wilson
Sara Fowler
25Th St
Gwendolyn Dr. NE
Stephen
Elizabeth Wilson
Stephen Wilson-Kirkpatrick-Pearson
Gwendolyn Dr NE
First Ave
Nickolas Kirkpatrick
Alana Pearson
Sammons-Mathers
Lester
Lois Sammons
Sunland Dr
Greenbriar Lane
Apt. C
Barbara Mathers
Skogmar Realty
Priby
28Th St
Jeremy and
Jami Dunn
First Realty
Strathman-Kopemnik
Lyle
Bema Strathman
Mount Vernon
Thunderbird Rd
Michael
Kimberly Kopemnik
Bauman-Robison
Leroy Bauman
Urbandale
11Th Ave
Regina Robison
Springville
Bauer-Serovy
Dennis
Margaret Bauer
Northfield
Minn
Lakeview Dr
Solon
Richard
Avis
Midland Homes
Nechepurenko
Igor
Debra Nechepurenko
Oxford Lane
Falcon View Rd
Reatty
Briedenbaugh-Mithani
Timothy
Deborah Breidenbaugh
Everett
Wash
Hampshire Court
Jay Mithani
Duluth
Carsner-Franks
Sharon Carsner
Guadalajara Rd
27Th Ave
Laverne
Donna Franks
Hall Rd
Wendt-Von Behren
Gary
Paula Wendt
Dubuque
Country Club Or
Jeff and
Belinda von Behren
Maryilie
Kaiser-Schatz
Donald
Jo Ann Kaiser
Water View
William and
Judith Schatz
Brookland Dr
U.S. Relocation Services
Sneed
Brenda Sneed
Glenview
Riverside Dr
Landstar Development
Blaser — Rober
Jo Ann Blaser
Shady Oaks Court
Broderick Dr
Relocation Resources
Morrell —Ork
Conni Morrell
Moline
Linden Dr
Prudential Jerry's Homes
Reece
Jule Reece
Maplewood Dr
71St St
Jeny
Lee
Holly White
Monmouth
Ferreter
Mahoney-Anderson
Neil
Ruby Mahoney
Columbia
S.C
Grande Ave
Thomas Anderson
Buckingham Dr
Duncan Cerveny
Larry and
Judith Duncan
Meiers Ct
Lancelot Lane
Kevin and
Melba Cerveny
Hamilton St
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Association of Home Builders
Gopal Ahluwalia
Paul Deffenbaugh
Remodeling Magazine
Kristals
Wallingford
Buck
Philadelphia Inquirer
Charles Fox
Jerry
Mary Kristal
Marc H
the Gazette
Royalgreen Dr
Cincinnati
Boyson Rd
Tegelerdesign.com
Www
Thegarageguys.com
V Construction
Thirty One
Wilson LLC
Schupanitz
Joanne Schupanitz
Anamosa
Wilson Ave
Daugherty
Anthony Daugherty
Rossey Lane
O Ave
Mary Spore
Harken-Ort
Dean
Mary Harken
North Liberty
Idledale Rd
Gregory and
Brenda Ort
Pleasant Hill
Transequity
Byron Reed Co
Walters Douglas
Kathy Walters
Westminster Corp
East Park Rd
Robert and Kelly Haag
Bowman Lane
4Th St
Manon
Thomas and
Debra Lvsen
Cedar Park
Texas
Lowa Realty
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!