Old City in Downtown Knoxville

Pretentious Glass Co. & Pretentious Beer co. on S. Central was a great spot to visit!  Our family had some great craft beers and then got to participate in blowing our own glassware.  My son Keeton blows glass and makes gorgeous pendants etc.  He loved experiencing a different prospective.  Fun addition to the downtown Knoxville…

Driving The Tail of the Dragon

What a fun experience right here in our backyard!  Just about an hour away is  “one of the world’s foremost motorcycling and sports car touring roads”.  Harper Porsche of Knoxville sponsored an event,  for its Porsche owners/customers, to drive this exciting 11-mile stretch of US 129.  We drove it Saturday, in the rain!  At the…

Tax deductions

The National Association of Realtors has notified us,  as Realtors and homeowners, that we need to know this is happening and to take action NOW!  This information from 10/18/17 needs to be heard… “Congress is threatening tax incentives for homeowners, like the mortgage interest deduction and the state and local property tax deduction. These incentives…

Dishwasher 101

The dishwasher can actually be used to clean a variety of strange household items that might surprise you!  Please use some common sense and don’t mix your dishware in the same load!  Per RISMedia 9/28/17, here is a list of some possibilities…. Rubber Boots and Flip Flops – Want to wash your favorite rubber footwear? Pop…

Grand Opening KAAR

We are proud to be active participants and supporters of our local Knoxville Area Association of Realtors, KAAR.  The grand opening of a wonderful new facility was this weekend.  The Association oversees and educates the area Realtors, and is a direct link to the National Association of Realtors.  Randy served as President in 2001, and…

ICF Blocks

ICF blocks are used to create a poured concrete foundation. They are an r-50 insulation value. Stronger and  better than anything out there!  We have used this system for our last 2 homes!

8 Home Improvement Ideas under $1,000

I really think some of these suggestions, Per Trulia Aug. 22, 2017, are great and a must for homes 12-15 years old.  Sometimes its also best to have a Realtor, or some other outside source, walk thru the house and make suggestions.  It can be difficult to  see our own home as ‘aged’ or “out…