Home is custom from the ground up
Mason homeowners transition from traditional in custom build
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Mason homeowners transition from traditional in custom build
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Vacation home for every day living
In the early 20th century, Bradford Woods was a small, idyllic summer getaway for people who lived and worked near Pittsburgh. It’s exactly the kind of community, albeit 100 years…
A home for the ages
All the stars were aligned when this couple decided to move back to their hometown of Murrysville and build a house on their family-owned farm. The 20-acre farm is one…
Custom home boasts rustic elegance
It was the desire to have a front porch that sealed Zita Billmann’s decision to build a custom home. Billmann, a real estate agent, searched for five years to find…
Wine cellar inspiration: From Napa to New Albany
Some couples play tennis. Some couples collect art. But one New Albany couple turned their passion for wine into their retirement plan by opening a vineyard in Napa Valley. “While…
New home built as an estate for equestrians
John and Dana Toebben’s relationship has roots in horse country. “We met at Turfway Park race track,” John says of the first time he met his wife. So it’s fitting…
Around the world in one home
Written by: Amy Howell Hirt/Photos by: Robin Victor Goetz There is a unifying thread that runs through David and Darlene Barnes’ custom home in Villa Hills. From an English-style conservatory…
New build made in the shade
Written by: Karen Bradner/Photos by: Daniel Feldkamp The house was a tear down, but the tree was a keeper. When a Columbus area couple—both doctors—were searching for a home in…
OSU Buckeye fans live life down on the farm
Arrive at the home of “Mj” and John C. Gray and when you ring the doorbell, you’ll hear 14 Verdin cast bells sound out The Ohio State University fight song.…
New home built for three generations
The mother-in-law suite has become a common addition to new and existing homes, allowing multiple generations to live under one roof. It’s not so common, perhaps, for the son-in-law to…