Kowabungalo... on an edge of a valley rim falling off to the Aspen Valley. Breathtaking view to Mount Soprus and up the valley to Aspen. Side view to a heavy thicket natural area with deer and wild creatures... Amazing at night with the lights from the valley.

Kowabungalo... on an edge of a valley rim falling off to the Aspen Valley. Breathtaking view to Mount Soprus and up the valley to Aspen. Side view to a heavy thicket natural area with deer and wild creatures... Amazing at night with the lights from the valley.

4849 Stag Thicket Lane, Brunswick Hills: Parkview Homes' 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 story home with 3 car garage, open kitchen with hardwood floors, step-up bonus room, formal dining room, Master Suite with walk-in closets, glamour bath with ceramic shower, oversized trim and millwork, and a large rear mudroom with built-in cubbies

Mid-sized arts and crafts green one-story wood exterior home photo in San Diego

Scented star jasmine vines twine through the perforations of this custom steel screen that provides privacy to the outdoor dining area. Pocket planting on the stair treads includes a variegated Silver Dragon lilyturf and the bromeliad Queen's Tears (Billbergia nutans). Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman green one-story wood exterior home remodel in San Diego

Historical North Park Craftsman Exterior.
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Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts green one-story wood exterior home design in San Diego

Multi-level patios not only make smaller yards look larger, they help delineate how the space is intended to be used. In one area, this patio is ideal for relaxing and taking in the peaceful water feature. Another spot to the side of the feature, and in front of a thicket of tall trees, creates a private patio. Spots for sunning and being near the pool has also been mapped out. www.deckandpatio.com

A classic, bright kitchen with white cabinets and white tiled backsplash, glass pendant lighting, a curved gathering island with butcher block end, and ample mixed storage.

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Purchased an 1880s Farm House in the country 1.5 hours from Portland, OR. In 2 years, I demo and hired contractors to update plumbing, electrical to code. I renovated 2 bathrooms (heated floor, jacuzzi; stacked efficiency laundry room) and pulled paneling to reveal shiplap. Cleaned and cleaned more. Lots of demo and hauling. Endless mowing, weed and blackberry thicket removal weekly on 1 acre property. Three barns/sheds. PAID OFF!!! Now worth $240K. Bought it for $125. Renovate key rooms high-end and let the buyers finish the bedrooms, halls etc. I bought high-end light fixtures and appliances at every January, close-out off-season sale.

Mid-sized arts and crafts green one-story wood exterior home photo in San Diego

Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts side yard deck design in San Diego with a pergola

Photos by Tim Bies Photography Wood deck panels flip up to enclose the Writers Cabin when not in use or secured for the night. Simple open plan with small kitchen, bathroom and murphy bed. Roof collects rainwater.

Purchased an 1880s Farm House in the country 1.5 hours from Portland, OR. In 2 years, I demo and hired contractors to update plumbing, electrical to code. I renovated 2 bathrooms (heated floor, jacuzzi; stacked efficiency laundry room) and pulled paneling to reveal shiplap. Cleaned and cleaned more. Lots of demo and hauling. Endless mowing, weed and blackberry thicket removal weekly on 1 acre property. Three barns/sheds. PAID OFF!!! Now worth $240K. Bought it for $125. Renovate key rooms high-end and let the buyers finish the bedrooms, halls etc. I bought high-end light fixtures and appliances at every January, close-out off-season sale.

New gravel swale abuts low-maintenance plantings at the front of this transitional home. Dense thickets of invasive buckthorn were replaced by low-maintenance groundcovers, perennials and grasses, as well as native understory trees and shrubs. Photo Calafia Design Hardscape installed by Krugel Cobbles

Purchased an 1880s Farm House in the country 1.5 hours from Portland, OR. In 2 years, I demo and hired contractors to update plumbing, electrical to code. I renovated 2 bathrooms (heated floor, jacuzzi; stacked efficiency laundry room) and pulled paneling to reveal shiplap. Cleaned and cleaned more. Lots of demo and hauling. Endless mowing, weed and blackberry thicket removal weekly on 1 acre property. Three barns/sheds. PAID OFF!!! Now worth $240K. Bought it for $125. Renovate key rooms high-end and let the buyers finish the bedrooms, halls etc. I bought high-end light fixtures and appliances at every January, close-out off-season sale.