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Solar Strides
Before most people were interested in energy conservation, David and Laura Sill were green pioneers. In 1998 they built a Victorian-style house in Reisterstown, which was designed to one day accommodate solar panels, and in 2004, a set of photovoltaic panels big enough to provide about 30 to 40 percent of the family’s energy needs, [...]
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Natural Beauty
Drawing inspiration from a sloping property that tumbles down toward the Severn River, landscape architect Eric Groft creates an environment lush with native plants, which feels as if it were a happenstance of nature that developed slowly over time.
The rich botanical swathes rolling over the slopes of the home at Round Bay on the Severn [...] -
Atlantic Island Getaways
Island getaways for a relaxing retreat.
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Tips for Cultivating Fall Veggies
What to plant, and how to prep the garden.
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Cape May, New Jersey
“CAPE MAY IS A VILLAGE AND A WALKING TOWN. THE STREETS ARE NARROW AND LINED WITH VICTORIAN BUILDINGS THAT ADD TO THE CHARM OF THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN AREA.” Curtis Bashaw
These days when you hear the words, “Jersey Shore,” you don’t immediately equate them with luxury, family-friendly, or couples’ retreat. But that is exactly what you’ll [...] -
Amusement Parks for Family Fun
Make a splash with your family this summer at these fun water parks.
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Summer Gardening Tips
Keeping your garden happy in the summer heat.
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Award Winning Mountain Forest Landscape
As pringtime tradition for Chesapeake Home + Living is to judge the Maryland Home & Garden show landscape displays and select one garden that represents the best of what a mid-Atlantic landscape can be. This year our winner was Arbor Ridge Services for a small townhouse-sized garden designed by Arbor Ridge owner, Travis Dietle.
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Stylish Motorcycles for the Design Minded
Looking good on the open road.
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Colorful New Plants
Planting season is upon us.
