Learn Everything You Need to Know About Biking in Arlington's Two Wheel Tuesdays from Local Cycling Experts! Bike Arlington is putting on a free educational program called Two Wheel Tuesdays, the first three tuesdays in October. According to their website, the program is “a casual and fun way for you to get the information that's [...]
Arlington’s Original Downtown The Clarendon neighborhood is considered by many to be Arlington’s ‘cool kid’. It’s the area that young urban professionals and families want to call home. Located along Wilson Boulevard between Rosslyn and Ballston, Clarendon is known for great restaurants and a booming nightlife. It’s the place to go in Arlington if you’re [...]
DC Metro Expansion Links Tysons to DC If you live in Northern Virginia, chances are good that you’ve seen the construction going on in and around Tyson’s Corner. The controversial Silver Line DC Metro expansion is in full swing, with phase one of the project scheduled to be completed by January of 2014. What does [...]
The Arlington Festival of the Arts 2013 is taking place June 22nd and 23rd in Clarendon. For two days, the neighborhood will host a juried outdoor art gallery featuring painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and other media. A food festival hosted by the Clarendon Alliance and sponsored by the Arlington Arts Center will be located adjacent [...]
Exterior siding is complete. Hardwood floors are being finished. The completion of the home is on the final stretch. Re-claimed wood siding at entry.
The weather is beautiful. May is National Bike Month. Time to dust off the bike, pump up the tires and hit the bike trails and streets! The League of American Bicyclist has a number of local National Bike Month events, find them here: http://findit.bikeleague.org/search/?c=&s=&z=22205&r=10&tab=events
"Earth Day 2013 is honored around the world on April 22, although larger events such as festivals and rallies are often organized for the weekends before or after April 22. Many communities also observe Earth Week or Earth Month, organizing a series of environmental activities throughout the month of April." Think globally, act locally. It's [...]
I was in south Arlington last week and saw a beautiful mid-century modern home -a beautiful Lustron. The post-World War II era was an innovative time for homes. In 1947 Lustron Corporation received a loan from Reconstruction Finance Corporation to manufacture modular prefabricated homes. Luston homes featured enamel-coated steel panels, 'modern' interiors (easy to clean, [...]
A lot has been completed on the inside of the home: drywall, walls and ceiling have the first layer of paint applied (primed), hardwood flooring installed, bath have been tiled, interior doors and trim, kitchen and bath cabinets installed, built-ins are almost done. Next steps are: kitchen and bath cabinets counter tops, install wood treads [...]
Leviton's USB Charger/Tamperproof Receptacles deliver: These multi-gang outlets have two vertical USB ports, a tamper proof outlet, designed to free up space, charge 2 USB devices simultaneously, leaving a receptacle free for additional power needs. USB Charger/Tamper-Resistant Receptacle > Electrical Wiring Devices > Products from Leviton Electric Welcome to the Products > Electrical Wiring Devices [...]
