Business Week, July 2006, Best Places to Retire
Beyond Florida And Arizona Storybook villages, quaint harbors, and a thriving arts community make Door County, Wis., a cozy spot for retirees. But for adventurous people like David E. Nevalainen, there’s lots more: plenty of land — Nevalainen built a 3,000-square-foot log home on 70 mostly wooded acres with two private ponds — opportunities to.. read more →
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New York Times, July 2007, Idaho: The Last Wilderness.
By TIMOTHY EGAN Published: July 1, 2007 The last wilderness CURIOUS it may be, but there is not a single national park in Idaho, a state with more public forest land, more wilderness, more white water than any other in the country outside of the superlative-trumping asterisk of Alaska. It has two dozen sites as.. read more →
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Welcome to the Idaho Panhandle
Welcome one and all! This blog will introduce you to the Idaho Panhandle, one of natures prettiest places on earth. Truly a recreational paradise, our area offers beautiful pristine lakes, rushing rivers, world class sking on snowcapped mountains, camping, fishing, backpacking, and almost every other outdoor activity you can imagine. I will include information about.. read more →
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Home Care Tips For July
You can keep your home in top shape with simple tasks throughout the year. This month, be sure to: Trim back shrubbery around walls. Trim tree limbs away from roof. Remove any yard waste or debris as needed. Keep branches or other clippings around can attract insects. Check your siding for damage, warping, or rot… read more →
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Before Selling Your Home
Certain important steps need to be taken before you put your house on the market.These simple steps will better prepare you to sell your home and make the task easier. Home Loan Approval for your next Home It is never a good idea to sign a contract to sell your home before you are fully.. read more →
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July in Sandpoint
Every Saturday and Wednesday: Farmers Market. This open-air market of fresh produce, garden starts, handcrafts, flowers, food and music runs for the season at Farmin Park, on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 208-290-3088 9 Monday Night Blues Jam. The Blues Jam, hosted by Truck.. read more →
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1000 marbles
How many marbles do you have? The older I get, the more I enjoy Saturday mornings. Perhaps it’s the quiet solitude that comes with being the first to rise, of maybe it’s the unbounded joy of not having to be at work. Either way, the first few hours of a Saturday morning are most enjoyable… read more →
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Home Care Tips For June
You can keep your home in top shape with simple tasks throughout the year. This month, be sure to: Check foundation walls, floors, concrete and masonry for cracking, heaving or deterioration. Check all wood surfaces for weathering and paint failures. Trim back all tree limbs and other vegetation away from your roof. Check for leaks.. read more →
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Home Care Tips For May
You can keep your home in top shape with simple tasks throughout the year. This month, be sure to: Check all decks, patios, porches, stairs and railings for loose members and deterioration. Check plumbing shut-off valves. Ensure that they turn off and on freely. Service your kitchen disposal by grinding several cups of ice cubes… read more →
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Information Please
When I was quite young, my father had one of the first telephones in our neighborhood. I remember well the polished old case fastened to the wall. The shiny receiver hung on the side of the box. I was too little to reach the telephone, but used to listen with fascination when my mother used.. read more →
