Open Houses to Check Out This Weekend: Aug. 27-28

With nice weather in the forecast this weekend, take advantage of the sunshine and go on an open house spree! Check out the beauties below.

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15 Lakeside Park, Dallas. This elegant and well-built home sits on one of the most scenic sites available, and it was built for one-level luxury living. With tall ceilings, large rooms, and lots of glass, the house was built to take advantage of the natural, garden-like setting. The living areas and primary bedroom face the pond and creek with its flowing waters and tall fountains, giving an unmistakable sense of serenity. Two ensuite second-floor bedrooms open to a large covered porch overlooking the grounds. The house has been beautifully maintained and freshly painted inside, giving a new owner a blank slate for modern updates. Three bedrooms/three-and-a-half baths. $1.5 million. Schools: Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Hillcrest High, Kramer Elementary, Alcuin, Dallas International School, Dealey Montessori/Vanguard.

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LakewoodAlive schedules ‘Knowing Your Home’ exterior lighting workshop for Aug. 25

LAKEWOOD, Ohio — Over the last eight years, LakewoodAlive’s “Knowing Your Home” educational series has hosted dozens of free workshops helping homeowners with repairs and improvements.

During that time, the one subject matter that wasn’t addressed involved exterior lighting options. That’s about to change with the next “Knowing Your Home” event, taking place at 7 pm Aug. 25 at the Lakewood Public Library on Detroit Avenue.

“All of our workshops are special, but this one is a new topic,” Lakewood Alive Housing & Internal Operations Director Allison L. Urbanek said.

“Trying to stay fresh and new is a challenge at times, so we’re pretty excited we’re able to put this on, thanks to the help of designer Bryan Evans.”

Continuing the series’ mission of focusing on best sustainability and home maintenance practices while empowering homeowners, the new workshop is built around creating style and safety through exterior lighting options.

“We’ve

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4 Simple Tips To Fix The Peeling Paint On Your Home’s Exterior

Once you have an inkling that your home’s exterior paint job is peeling a little, it’s important to nip the problem in the bud. The first step, according to Dulux, is identifying and eliminating anything that could be causing moisture damage. It could be runoff splashing back from a gutter, condensation over time, or the first tell-tale sign of a new leak somewhere. If you don’t remove the root cause of the moisture, the paint will be peeling again before you know it.

If localized water damage is not the cause of the problem, check the perimeter to find out if there are other areas of the house where peeling is happening. If the issue was localized to a few areas, you might still be able to avoid having to repaint the whole house. According to Home Depot, if peeling exterior paint isn’t caused by moisture, it’s often

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James Hardie Announces The Magnolia Home

A collection of home exteriors that will stand the test of time, The Magnolia Home | James Hardie Collection of siding is now available nationwide in a variety of nature-inspired colors, styles, and textures

The collaboration with James Hardiea world leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions, marks Chip and Joanna Gaines’ entrance into exteriors, the next frontier in home design

Every home has a story to tell: James Hardie and Magnolia Home aim to inspire homeowners to transform their home’s curb appeal with long-lasting beauty and durability

CHICAGO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX; NYSE: JHX)a world leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions, and Chip and Joanna Gainesfounders of Magnolia, announce a collaboration launching today with an exclusive collection of Hardie® siding and accessories: The Magnolia Home | James Hardie Collection

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