At Home With the Sun, the Moon and the Stars

Looking to increase the value of your home? Any time you can add square footage and living space to your home, you will automatically increase its value, both in essence and in actual price assessment value. This article focuses on the versatile benefits of adding a sunroom to your home.

Its undeniable that sunrooms produce an immediate positive reaction in everyone who steps inside them. Whether the sunroom consists of a deck with screened-in walls around it or an upscale solarium whose glass walls extend all the way up the cathedral ceilings, this space has one main reason for being: To let in the light.

The many possible dedicated uses for a sunroom include several different approaches. Each has its advantages, costs, and added value:

If you think one of these rooms would be the perfect addition to your home, click here for a free consultation with one of the professional sunroom design representatives at Patio Enclosures by Great Day Improvements.

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Adding Value to Your Home with a Sunroom Addition

Our Champion sunroom additions are a major investment in your homes living space and exterior shape. Youll no doubt have numerous questions during the planning process. We understand that price will play an important factor in making your choice however, the sunroom cost will vary based on your homes customized needs.

During our in-home consultations, Champions customer care associates will work with you to help discover the best options and savings opportunities for your home. Youll discuss your homes unique needs, from sunroom window sizes, sunroom styles, materials, glass and various other options to determine the best sunroom choice for your home. that will help to improve the quality, durability, comfort, savings and overall beauty of your home.

Once weve been able to determine the right options for your additions unique needs, we can better determine an exact price on your sunroom addition. We can also provide many easy and affordable financing offers to help you choose the best financing solution.

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Eight weeks ago, The Sunroom opened in Clintonville at 3337 N. High St. Owned and operated by Suzanne Riska and Chloe Crites, the eco-conscious boutique houses a wide variety of goods from womens clothes, to candles, to handmade jewelry, to macram planters.

Both Riska and Crites have backgrounds in retail, having worked for bigger companies. Bothered by the lack of transparency about where the goods came from, they teamed up to launch an open, honest company that is completely upfront about where they get their goods. Apart from one line from a small company in France, all of their clothes are made in the U.S. Everything in their store is ethically made, and Riska and Crites are ready and eager to tell their customers about it. In addition to their clothes, The Sunroom also carries Stockholm shoes, One Six Five jewelry, and fair-trade home goods from the U.S., Mexico, Guatemala, India, and Morocco.

Riska and Crites acknowledge their clothes are not fast fashion and are therefore priced a little higher than one might find on a clearance rack at a chain retailer. Their clothes are handmade by designers and are more sustainable and durable. Riska and Crites strive to stay true to why they opened The Sunroom to offer ethically made goods. Within that goal, theyre retail inclusive, meaning they do not cater to a specific body type. Instead of being a Big & Tall or Plus or Petite store, The Sunroom offers all shapes and sizes of clothing.

The store is a welcomed addition to their Clintonville location. They have hosted and participated in a number of workshops, such as how to make a macram planter, and are looking forward to hosting a variety of other workshops. Riska and Crites hope to someday have a bigger space that will allow them more room for workshops, as well as offer the opportunity to expand their clothes into mens and childrens.

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A tasty salad of tender pea shoots. Handfuls of fragrant herbs for the stew. Snack vegetables for lunch boxes.

Keeping a fresh supply of greens and herbs on hand can be challenging as the growing season winds down, or if you don't have a garden. But now you can plop a planter anywhere in your house, set a few timers, and in about 10 days you'll be nibbling greens like a contented rabbit.

There are a variety of indoor grow gardens on the market that come with everything you need: planter, planting medium, seeds, fertilizer and a high-intensity grow light. Smart tech and remote controls adjust lighting and moisture levels, so even if your thumb's not the greenest, you can still find success.

Linnea and Tarren Wolfe of Vancouver, British Columbia, decided to design a home grower after watching their kids gobble up sunflower and pea-shoot microgreens "like potato chips."

Their Urban Cultivator looks like a wine refrigerator. It comes as a free-standing unit, topped with a butcher block, or it can be installed under the counter and hooked up like a dishwasher. The company offers an extensive seed selection, but anything from your local garden center will grow. (urbancultivator.net)

The indoor garden trend is part of an expanding movement, says New York landscape architect Janice Parker.

"The technology of these kits simplifies hydroponic gardening at its best, and makes it available to all," she says. You don't need a yard, or favorable weather.

"What a pleasure to have fresh herbs, flowers and vegetables, and experience a connection to nature no matter where you are," Parker says.

She thinks these kits shouldn't just be relegated to the kitchen.

"I'd put them anywhere -- dining room tables and coffee tables come to mind. Or in 'dead' spaces that have no light or interest," she says.

Miracle Gro's line of Aerogarden indoor planters includes the Sprout, which is about the size of a coffee maker and suitable for herbs, as well as a larger model in which you could grow just about anything. Pre-packaged seed pods of lettuces, cherry tomatoes, herb blends and petunias come ready to pop in the planter. An LCD control panel helps adjust lighting and watering needs. (bit.ly/2xdKHZE )

Click & Grow's planter is compact. It has room for three plants, and an integrated LED light pole and special lightweight soil are included. The planter comes in white, gray or beige. There's a walnut wood case available for the herb model. (clickandgrow.com)

LA Farms' vertical garden would make a vibrant addition to a sunny kitchen or sunroom. A circulating pump brings a soothing burble of water up and through the tower-shaped planter.

So what to grow in it, if you're a novice?

"Leafy greens such as arugula, kale and butter lettuce, and herbs such as parsley, cilantro, thyme and oregano prove to be easiest for indoor growing," says LA Farms' founder, Wendy Goodman, of Los Angeles.

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BUILDING PERMITS

PMT2016-05023 1806 17th St.; $125,000.00; 17th 1806; Anderson-Garcia Construction; Remodel and addition to a residential duplex. Scope includes reconfiguration of existing spaces (1,176 sf) and 545 square-foot addition for a total of three bedrooms in unit A and 3 bedrooms in unit B. Includes associated MEP. See HIS2016-00243. Associated with floodplain development permit PMT2016-05021 and LUR2016-00030.

PMT2017-00664 624 Pearl St. 304; $117,000.00; Sean and Susan Conway; Flatirons Construction Company; Interior remodel and small addition to an existing multi-family unit. the remodel will be of the entire unit resulting in two bedroom suites with an additional half bath. The addition will capture 55 square feet of the exterior inset deck. See ADR2016-00329 for Minor Modification approval of exterior changes.

PMT2017-01811 405 Hawthorn Ave.; $1,685,000.00; LLC Bl2017; Morningstar Homes; New two-story single-family home with walk-out basement and attached garage. Scope includes associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.

PMT2017-02207 1955 28th St.; $50,000.00; Relocation of cart corral from inside Hazel's, to the bike storage location in the front of the store. Relocation will include enclosing approximately 195 square feet (.54 percent of previously approved floor area) to the north of the foyer, behind the existing north wing door, demolition of interior walls and relocation of the fire alarm panel from the north wall of the foyer to the west wall of the foyer. Corral will not be visible from parking lot. Reference ADR2016-00356.

PMT2017-03335 2233 Mariposa Ave.; $10,000.00; Erika Blum; Permit for the conversion of an existing front sunroom into a front entry porch for a single-family detached dwelling. Deck above the front entry to be decreased in size so that the only upper deck is under existing roof line.

PMT2017-03460 880 Gapter Road; $55,000.00; Victor Saouma; Bailey Custom Homes; Remodel to an existing single-family detached dwelling to include electrical and plumbing work and removal of walls on lower and upper level.

PMT2017-03469 2065 Alpine Drive; $84,000.00; John Goldsmith; Legault, Inc.; Master bath remodel for a single-family dwelling. Scope includes addition of a freestanding tub. Existing door to be replaced with new window. Wall to be in-filled below with brick to match on exterior.

PMT2017-03539 2170 Hillsdale Circle; $17,100.00; Paul and Bonnie Spyers-Duran; Homeowner as GC for main level kitchen remodel that includes removal of existing island, relocation of existing fixtures, range, and relocation of garage/house door, new garage stairs with handrail. Scope also includes three new egress windows in basement. See engineer's letter for specifications. Includes associated MEP, approximately 100 square feet.

PMT2017-03541 2860 17th St.; $13,518.00; David Williams; James W. Lyon Contracting; Kitchen remodel for a single-family detached dwelling. Scope includes replacement of two windows in existing openings and replacement of an interior bearing wall with an LVL dropped beam. No change in plumbing fixture count and appliances/fixtures remain in existing locations.

PMT2017-03550 3335 25th St.; $12,650.00; Timothy and Emily Mcmurray; Melton Construction, Inc.; Replacement of an existing deck for a single-family residence with a patio and new deck. Scope includes 160 square-foot deck, electrical conduit for future exterior lighting, and gas line for future grill and fire pit.

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Build This Dreamy Sunroom Addition And Take Advantage Of Life

When you build a sunroom addition this big,it gives you the opportunity to cash in on maximum resale value in the future. This particular design is one of our favorite home extension plans. We like it because the outside rendering came out really well and the interior 3D rendering is also beautiful.

This ultra-spacious sunroom features 9 massive windows with tempered glass, so that the windows themselves can be almost as large as the ceiling height in the room.

In addition to the huge windows, you also have a gorgeous double French door which completes this well designed sunroom. The flooring for this sunroom plan was chosen to be tile and if you look at the interior rendering you will notice two love seats, one rocking chair, one chaise lounge, one recliner, two end tables, one ottoman, and an electric guitar. The only reason we mentioned all the furniture in the room is because we want you to really notice how much more stuff you could put into this sun room addition.

This large sunroom was factored with the extension of HVAC ductwork, which would run underneath in the crawl space foundation. All these factors are in the estimated cost to build below.

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An addition to the back of their Keswick home brings year-round enjoyment for the whole family

Every morning, you'll find Sandra and Joe Da Costa perched on a bar stool, enjoying a freshly brewed cup of coffee and taking in the panoramic landscape. The stunning view is new for them and is all thanks to their brand new sunroom addition and its dramatically large windows on three sides of the space.

The idea for the sunroom began about 18 months ago with the couple contemplating a three-season addition. During the planning stages, it changed to become a room that they could enjoy the entire year, with heating, air conditioning and a stunning floor-to-ceiling gas fireplace.

Although handy, the Da Costas knew they wanted to hire someone to complete this ambitious plan and found Alair Homes Aurora a premium custom-home builder in York Region. With Alairs expertise and attention to detail, the Da Costas idea quickly started to take shape, and in four months the sunroom project was complete.

Now that the paint has dried, the windows have all been installed and the heated floor is turned on, the Da Costas have added approximately 350 square feet to their home and have successfully turned their old deck into a bright, contemporary space that their whole family can enjoy.

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A tasty salad of tender pea shoots. Handfuls of fragrant herbs for the stew. Snack veggies for lunch boxes.

Keeping a fresh supply of greens and herbs on hand can be challenging as the growing season winds down, or if you dont have a garden. But now you can plop a planter anywhere in your house, set a few timers, and in about 10 days youll be nibbling greens like a contented rabbit. All year round.

There are a variety of indoor grow gardens on the market that come with everything you need: planter, planting medium, seeds, fertilizer and a high-intensity grow light. Smart tech and remote controls adjust lighting and moisture levels, so even if your thumbs not the greenest, you can still find success.

Linnea and Tarren Wolfe of Vancouver, British Columbia, decided to design a home grower after watching their kids gobble up sunflower and pea-shoot microgreens like potato chips.

Their Urban Cultivator looks like a wine fridge. It comes as a free-standing unit, topped with a butcher block, or it can be installed under the counter and hooked up like a dishwasher. The company offers an extensive seed selection, but anything from your local garden center will grow. (www.urbancultivator.net)

Linnea Wolfe advises home gardeners to do some research into the benefits of the edible, immature greens known as microgreens.

Most of them only take about 7 to 10 days to grow, she says. You can mass-consume them, and the health benefits are extraordinary.

The indoor garden trend is part of a, well, growing movement, says New York landscape architect Janice Parker.

The technology of these kits simplifies hydroponic gardening at its best, and makes it available to all, she says. You dont need a yard, or favorable weather.

What a pleasure to have fresh herbs, flowers and vegetables, and experience a connection to nature no matter where you are, says Parker.

She thinks these kits shouldnt just be relegated to the kitchen.

Id put them anywhere dining room tables and coffee tables come to mind. Or in dead spaces that have no light or interest, she says.

She recommends growing plants with both flavor and flair: Chives, dill, rosemary, fennel, basil and nasturtiums all have gorgeous flowers and beautiful foliage.

Miracle Gros line of Aerogarden indoor planters includes the Sprout, which is about the size of a coffee maker and suitable for herbs, as well as a larger model in which you could grow just about anything. Pre-packaged seed pods like lettuces, cherry tomatoes, herb blends and petunias come ready to pop in the planter. An LCD control panel helps adjust lighting and watering needs. (www.miraclegro.com)

Click & Grows planter is compact. It has room for three plants, and an integrated LED light pole and special lightweight soil are included. The planter comes in white, gray or beige. Theres a walnut wood case available for the herb model. (www.clickandgrow.com)

LA Urban Farms vertical garden would make a vibrant addition to a sunny kitchen or sunroom. A circulating pump brings a soothing burble of water up and through the tower-shaped planter.

So what to grow in it, if youre a novice?

Leafy greens such as arugula, kale and butter lettuce, and herbs such as parsley, cilantro, thyme and oregano prove to be easiest for indoor growing, says LA Urban Farms founder, Wendy Coleman, of Los Angeles. These plants require less light, have an easy germination process and typically grow more quickly than other produce.

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By KEN LAHMERSReporter

AURORA The citys landmark commission on Aug. 17 granted certificates of appropriateness, which will allow renovations at three historic district homes.

One of the homes is known by many longtime Aurorans as"the Green Monster." It is the large Queen Anne-style home at 50 S. Chillicothe Road, which has a new owner. It acquired its nickname because of its exterior green paint.

The other structures are located at 432 Eggleston Road and 270 S. Chillicothe Road.

"The Green Monster" eventually might not be green anymore, since new owner Helen Peterson announced she is considering repainting it a blue-gray color with white trim.

The home was built in 1898 and was owned by Willis J. Eldridge, a cheese merchant, in its early years. More recently, it was owned by former City Councilwoman Marcia Colombo and her husband Donald.

Architect George Clemens outlined plans to convert a screened porch in the back into a sunroom, replace some windows and add some railings around the front porch to closer match the houses original look.

Meanwhile, exterior alterations and additions were approved for the Eggleston Road home now owned by Robert and Charlotte Emrick and historically known as the Chauncey Eggleston house. He was one of Auroras early settlers.

Eggleston, a member of the Ohio Senate from 1830-33, built the federal-style brick and stone house in 1831 after he moved to Aurora from Connecticut in 1807. It sets on a 14-acre parcel.

The Emricks plan an addition to the existing garage, adding a breezeway between the house and existing garage and a dormer and building a detached barn/workshop behind the house and garage.

Landmark panel chairman Jeff Clark commended the Emricks for their desire to improve the historic property.

The third certificate of appropriateness was granted to Isaac Pennock for his South Chillicothe Road home. He plans to replace 13 of 21 windows in the house because they are deteriorating.

In another matter, panelist John Kudley, president of the Aurora Historical Society, announced the dedication of an Ohio Historic Marker focusing on the Geauga Lake area will be Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. at the Geauga Lake Improvement Associations lakeside property on Route 43 across from East Boulevard.

The public is welcome to attend the dedication.

Email: klahmers@recordpub.com

Phone: 330-541-9400 ext. 4189

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This weeks open house column is sponsored by Kate McDonough

About 54 properties available for your viewing pleasure in the Greater Baristaville area this Sunday.

32 Dodd Street, Montclair

List Price: $539,000Taxes: $15,084Acreage: 0.13BRM/BTH: 4/2

Colonial near NYC bus, train, shops and restaurants at Watchung Plaza and Walnut Street. Easy access to Brookdale Park and Farmers Market. First floor includes living room, sunroom and dining room all with inlay ribbon hardwood floors and original wood trim plus updated kitchen with marble backsplash. Three bedrooms and updated bath on second floor and en-suite master bedroom on third floor. Finished recreation space and storage in basement. Backyard with one-car garage, mature plantings and tree house. Freshly painted inside and out. Open 1-4 p.m.

153 Highland Avenue, Montclair

List Price: $1,250,000Taxes: $28,643Acreage: 0.47BRM/BTH: 7/4.1

Ninety-year-old Colonial featuring large, eat-in kitchen with Viking stove and stainless steel appliances, family room, living room with French doors leading to garden with view of New York City. First floor also features dining room and powder room. Home has large master bedroom with with walk-in closet. Basement ready to be finished by the new owner, features laundry room, full bath and entrance to two-car garage. Home sold As Is, Home Owners Warranty Included. Open 2-4 p.m.

137 Forest St, Montclair

List Price: $600,000Taxes: $13,035Acreage: 0.08BRM/BTH: 3/2.2

Newer Colonial built in 2005/2006 is close to Walnut Street and Downtown Montclair and features a basement office that can be converted to mother/daughter space. Each of the three bedrooms on the top level are a good size and the master has its own en-suite bathroom. In addition to the open kitchen, there is a pantry area, formal dining room, additional home office space, a back deck, large powder room and a living room with balcony. Open 1-4 p.m.

756 Broad Street, Bloomfield

List Price: $294,000Taxes: $8,464Acreage: Not AvailableBRM/BTH: 2/1.1

Cape Cod style two bedroom in Brookdale section with NYC bus directly across street. Hardwood floors throughout. Eat in kitchen offering breakfast bar and granite countertops. Main level features three-season Florida room, two bedrooms, full bath and large living room/dining room combo. Unfinished attic has potential. Natural sunlight fill the rooms. Partially finished basement has large family room, laundry room, storage and powder room. Open 2-4 p.m.

34 Sommer Avenue, Glen Ridge

List Price: $389,000Taxes: $11,258Acreage: .09BRM/BTH: 3/1

Stone-front Colonial located in Carteret Park neighborhood. First floor features hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace in living room, a formal dining room, updated kitchen and an enclosed front porch. The second floor has three bedrooms with ample closet space and updated main bathroom. The backyard patio is good for BBQs. Home has two-car garage. Jitney service to the train station. Open 1-4 p.m.

54 Avon Drive, Essex Fells

List Price: $749,000Taxes: $15,045Acreage: .73BRM/BTH: 4/3

Four-bedroom ranch on quiet street on almost three-quarters of an acre features slate foyer with Dutch door entrance, formal living room with large bay window and fireplace, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, lower-level family room with fireplace, attached 2-car garage and hardwood floors throughout. Walk-up full-sized attic offers potential for even more finished space. Home features new furnace from 2013, updated electrical service done in 2013, new hot water heater installed in 2013 and new central air in 2015. Open 2-4 p.m.

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