You live in what? Chickamauga man lives out - and in - his 'trash to treasure' fantasies
The grain storage bin was a circle of sheet metal, about 30 feet across and 30 feet tall. Most people would look at it and think, "I bet they store corn or som…
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Ever wish you had your own private golf course? This man has one at his East Ridge home.
After nicking off the tip of a toe with a lawnmower a decade ago, Delores Beery decided her lawn needed a do-over.
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Award-winning Chattanooga designer offers tips on creating your dream kitchen
When Jackie Howard gets a call for one of her award-winning kitchen designs, her first thought is, "Please, not another white kitchen."
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As pandemic wears on, kids and parents seeing the need for proper desks, chairs for working at home
When Chattanooga-area schools cleared their buildings in mid-March in an effort to keep the coronavirus from spreading in Hamilton County, the move felt someth…
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How the Ronald McDonald House of Chattanooga is offering 'a home away' amid COVID-19 pandemic
Julianna Vargas was born 13 weeks earlier than she should have been.
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A canine compromise: Everything you need to know about 'bully breed' dogs, and how to protect yours
Jen Maxwell Miller affectionately refers to her 11-year-old pit bull as a "pibble."
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Vacation rental in Chickamauga, Georgia, offers chance to stay in Harry Potter's universe
The last time we saw the Weasley family car from the Harry Potter canon, it was loose in the Forbidden Forest near Hogwarts castle.
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Beyond the backyard: Latest trends in horticulture hint to changes on a global scale
When garden industry experts release a list of prevailing trends for the coming year, a layperson might expect to see mentions of the newest decking material, …
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Local contractors share DIY disasters they've been called in to fix, along with basic tips
The woman called home contractor Allan Chambers, asking if he had a wet vac that could suck up some water in her house.
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Home Base: What short-term rentals mean for locals and the Chattanooga economy
For travelers seeking overnight accommodations, the words "heated indoor pool" and "continental breakfast" may not have the same cachet they once did.
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Is your house making you sick? 10 common health concerns to watch out for
That coughing, sniffling and sneezing you're experiencing may be seasonal allergies. Or maybe it's something more sinister.
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What do homebuyers with half a million to a million dollars want?
Lookout Mountain may be the traditional image of luxury living in the Chattanooga area, but lofty heights are not a requirement for many high-end homebuyers.
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Bright colors, quirky design choices give this traditional kitchen a contemporary makeover
When she and her family moved into their Council Fire home in 2005, Joi Ireland remembers liking everything about the new place.
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St. Francis Cottage a case study in secondhand chic
Wallace and Nancy Braud have done their fair share of traveling, but it's possible their furniture has had even more adventures.
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What it's like to live in a (modern) castle
Every new-home build has its share of frustrations: design issues; construction delays; financing woes. Chris Beasley had all those, plus a few the average hom…
