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Kevin O'Toole

Sep. 29, 2020Updated: Sep. 29, 2020 5:40p.m.

The weather is getting colder. The days are getting shorter. Are you ready to snuggle up by the fireplace in a new home?

There's nothing like getting cozy by your very own fireplace on a cold fall or winter day, reading, drinking coffee or simply spending time with your loved ones. Make that dream a reality with these five Capital Region homes for sale, each featuring at least one, and in some cases more than one, fireplace.

The selections below include:

For $274,500: A four-bedroom split-level home in Niskayuna featuring THREE gas fireplaces.

For $334,000: A charming and warm colonial in Colonie featuring beautiful views from the front porch and from the custom patio in the backyard.

For $349,000:A beautiful early home in the historic hamlet of Eagleville, near Salem, with direct access to the Battenkill River and featuring two working fireplaces.

For $429,000:A custom California mid-century contemporary in Albany, truly an architectural piece of art.

For $575,000:A chic and inviting dutch modern tucked away on Old Queechy Road in Canaan.

Visit theTimes Union real estate sectionto see more houses for sale in the Capital Region.

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Wrought iron is a material known for its usage in the construction of most infrastructures during the 19th century but its demand decreased by the 20th century as people discovered steel. Having a custom made metal railing gave an impression of wealth and power as these required intricate processes and carefully done by blacksmiths.

Even if it is not widely used today, people still consider custom metal railings for stairs, fences, and gates. Yet people still confuse other metals for wrought iron just because it was melted and bent to form various figures. Cast iron is often mistaken for wrought iron because of its procedures that include heating. The difference between cast and wrought iron is that the former is metal that is heated and placed in a mold to cool while the latter undergoes the same process, however, is immediately taken out to be hammered into different forms. Moreover, their properties differ much. For instance, cast iron has high brittleness and is not malleable. This meant that bending or stretching it to the desired shape is difficult whereas, with wrought iron, this is done without much effort because of its ductility.

Listed below are the benefits that you can gain when you consider personalizing one for your home.

Wrought iron isnt limited to large houses. Even with traditional one-story homes, wrought iron is a perfect ornament that will certainly give off an exquisite ambiance. It can serve as protective covers for windows as well as provide enhancement to your gates and fences. If you have a mini garden that would require some sort of guard, wrought iron fences are the right decision. Aside from functioning as barriers from unnecessary elements, it helps maintain the care your plants would need.

If you are not much on the complicated designs of ironwork, you can opt for the simple vertical placement of the metal for the embellishment of your stairs. Its simplistic and professional touch contributes to the minimalistic appeal of your area. In addition, wrought iron railings can match the neutral tones and components of the modernized take to your home without overpowering other elements.

You are given the freedom to mix and match materials. Wanting to go for an elemental vibe? Incorporating wood with metal is a perfect strategy to kickstart the earthy mood for your home. You can also manage to work out a rustic-themed environment when you merge large logs from old trees to your metal works. Dont refrain from testing combinations of materials and just be sure that it supports metal.

True to its earliest usage during the Victorian era, wrought iron is highly demanded because of the elegant and sophisticated feel it offers once customized into the interiors of most mansions and castles. Today, these styles are followed to achieve the formal and glamorous atmosphere without having to visit old castles and royal mansions.

Stair railings arent the only places in your house where wrought iron can be applied. Boost the appearance of your porches, balconies, and terraces by integrating it with wrought iron. Choose the appropriate design for your ironwork to best complement the aura your visitors want to experience once they plan to hang out and spend time in your area.

Wrought iron is vulnerable to corrosion and other hazards if their surfaces are exposed bare especially when there is a presence of direct sunlight or oxygen. This may become a problem since it is not similar to other metal types that produce protective coatings. Wrought iron forms rust and starts to flake.

To resolve this, placing protective coatings would effectively cover the surface and avoid elements that would attempt to ruin it. There are different types of coatings that can be used and are very essential when you decide to have custom made iron railings. Paint is the most common coating type wherein several paint types have been created to retain the metals hardness and other properties. Additionally, it keeps surfaces neat because it prevents small debris or elements to scatter all over your space.

The other type of coating is powder wherein it is made from a mixture of finely ground particles of pigment and resin. This is applied to the metal through an electrostatic spray so that it is evenly spread on the surfaces. The particles from the spray are charged and are combined to the electrically-grounded area for heating. The heated particles are merged into a smooth coating inside a curing oven. The output is a durable, neat, and excellent finish. Nowadays, many industries adopt powder coating as their main finishing application for their metal works as these are durable, environmental-friendly, affordable, have lesser health hazards, and much neater when used.

Regardless of what type of coating you prefer, it is vital that you take care of your ironworks. Proper care is required for your metal even if they dont need extra monitoring. If there are minimal rusted spots, use a chisel or sandpaper to get rid of it. It is not advisable to immediately apply any coating over rusted areas. You have to make sure the area is clean and check if the coating is appropriate for the type of before putting anything.

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Georgia and New Hampshire Ave, NW

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The first-ever modular apartment building in Washington, DC is taking shape just steps from the Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro Station. In just eight days, 44 custom designed modular boxes shipped from Pennsylvania have been lifted into place by crane to create 16 of Modos 17 three-bedroom apartments.

Modo is designed to appeal to the young twenty-somethings of Generation Z.

The Gen Z market is very environmentally conscious and communal; they generally prefer having roommates to living alone, said Grant Epstein, President of Community Three. They are just starting out on their careers and need quality housing at a reasonable cost, but also value great design and useable outdoor space. Modos purposeful configuration responds to this need by mitigating the high cost of living in a sought-after A neighborhood in DC. Modos site at 3701 New Hampshire Avenue is well-known locally as the former home of Sweet Mango restaurant.

The development team was first intrigued by the idea of modular construction several years ago. We were looking for more efficient and environmentally-friendly alternatives to typical construction types, Epstein went on. Modular construction can reduce construction time by almost one-third, while generating far less onsite construction waste. Construction components typically exposed to the elements such as windows and wood framing are built with higher quality because they are assembled indoors. As a result, these modular units offer superior insulation, weather barriers, sound attenuation, and indoor finishes compared with those constructed traditionally.

Community Three is partnering with Washington, DC-based Rooney Properties on the project. The team worked with the Modular Mobilization Coalition to select Philadelphia-based VBC Construction as modular contractor. VBC in turn partnered with Scranton, PA-based Simplex Homes as the modular fabricator. The manufacturing team worked closely with DC-based project architect Eric Colbert & Associates to ensure seamless integration of market focus and construction methodology.

Modos modules arrived onsite 80 percent finished. Each three-bedroom Modo apartment features built-in custom closets, shelving, and desks to facilitate remote working. The spacious living room has a pre-installed jumbo flat-screen TV.

The design is both trendy and environmentally conscious, noted Dave Yampolsky, Community Threes Senior Vice President, including high-efficiency appliances and HVAC for lower utility costs, LED lighting, reclaimed wood flooring, and eco-friendly subway tile. An automated entry system will allow tenants to use a smartphone app to access both the building and their apartments.

Northpoint Construction, Community Threes onsite construction team, started building Modos concrete-and-steel podium in April. The podium supports the modular apartment units above it. The ground floor indoor space will house the buildings lobby and a 3,000 SF street-level retail space that can provide over 100 outdoor caf seats. The lobby will be furnished with a seating area for relaxing, meeting, or remote working.

With the four levels of apartment modules now in place, construction has begun on the buildings green roof deck with seating and grilling areas. A single penthouse apartment with a private outdoor terrace also is being built on the roof level.

The decision to use modular construction was not undertaken lightly, Epstein explained. It took more than a year of analysis requiring acute attention and extensive understanding of new processes. Working closely with the District of Columbia government to coordinate an inspections process for this type of construction was paramount.

Urban Pace will begin pre-leasing the apartments in March, 2021. Project financing has been provided by EagleBank.

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By Prashant Gopal| Bloomberg News

The U.S. housing market, which has been a bright spot in the pandemic-battered economy, is running out of fuel.

With buyers eager to take advantage of low mortgage rates, the inventory of homes to buy is scarce. That's driving up prices and threatening to derail the boom by pushing homeownership out of reach for many Americans. For homebuilders, the huge demand for housing is an opportunity to crank up construction and solve the inventory crisis. Instead, some are deliberately slowing things down as they grapple with supply shortages, surging lumber costs and intense competition for labor and land.

"It's smart business," said Gene Myers, chief executive officer of Thrive Home Builders in Denver. "But that means continued shortages and higher prices."

After the Covid-19 lockdowns in March brought sky-high unemployment, most builders expected a crash. What they got was a brief pause followed by a crush of buyers armed with the lowest interest rates on record and a burning desire for more space in the suburbs.

Inventory Shortage

There was pent-up demand for housing when the pandemic hit, after a decade when builders mostly focused on the higher-end of the market, constructing fewer, more expensive homes. Recently, they'd shifted focus to cheaper properties for the massive millennial generation now aging into homeownership. But with higher costs eating into profit margins, builders may once again chase the wealthy who want bigger homes with backyards and home offices. That comes as the inventory shortage has gotten even more acute. The supply of existing homes, shrinking for years, is at an all-time low.

At August's sales pace, it would take a little more than three months to run out of new homes for sale, the lowest level on record, according to government data dating back to 1963. That's down from almost six months in February. New home construction this year will hold steady at just under 900,000, about the same pace as in 2019, according to a projection by the National Association of Home Builders. For 2021, the industry group forecasts that starts will increase slightly but will be held back by the cost and availability of building materials.

Lumber Spike

The trouble for builders is that vacant land takes about two years to be developed, a process slowed by local government regulations. Meanwhile, lumber prices are expected to add $16,000 to the cost of a typical house, according to the NAHB. They've risen because producers idled saw mills in the U.S. and Canada in March and still face timber shortages resulting from a beetle infestation and wildfires, said Joshua Zaret, an analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence. Homebuilders aren't the only ones bidding up the price of wood. Quarantined families have been especially busy remodeling during the pandemic.

This summer's hurricanes and wildfires will also add to demand once the insurance checks start coming in.

Slowing Sales

Builders can keep raising prices to stay ahead of costs, to a point, said John Burns, an Irvine-based real estate consultant. But some are raising them by as much as 2% a month, he said.

"If that went on for two or three years, we'd be very concerned about affordability," Burns said. "Every time prices go up, it's great for homeowners and bad for the renter who aspires to be a homeowner."

Stocks of homebuilders have climbed in recent months as orders for new homes surge. The looming issue is that the demand for housing is outstripping supply at a time when construction has gotten more expensive. Lennar Corp., the biggest builder by revenue, said it's intentionally limiting sales to homes already under construction to avoid buying lumber at today's high prices. The company says it's trying to be patient, betting it can continue to hike prices to help offset the higher costs.

"Sales could have been stronger with a singular focus on volume," Stuart Miller, the company's chairman, said on an Sept. 15 earnings call. "It is challenging at best to materially ramp production in this labor-constrained market, and it's even more challenging to replace entitled land."

Wood Shortage

Alan Gerbus, a second-generation Cincinnati custom builder, is already in the hole on a house before he's even started. He submitted a contract to his buyer in late June for an $800,000 house but his costs just for wood products jumped $25,000 by the time it was signed 40 days later.

"The lumber supplier said he can't honor that price," Gerbus said. "I'm praying for the lumber prices to start falling by the time I'm ready for delivery."

Even if builders wanted to plow ahead, it's hard to get wood these days. Robert Pool, co-owner of Main Street Lumber, a family business in Denison, Texas that sells products to builders, said he had to turn down some new customers early in the lumber supply crisis because he wanted to be sure he'd have wood for his existing customers. His price for oriented strand board, widely used for roofs and siding, more than doubled to $24 a sheet in March, he said.

"It hurts when you have to tell somebody no," he said.

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The clinic will occupy 4,300 square feet of space that formerly housed Five Guys and Subway.

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ProHealth Care is adding a second urgent care clinic in Pewaukee.(Photo: Evan Frank / Now News Group)

ProHealth Care will add a second Pewaukee urgent care clinic soon.

The new clinic will be at 1279 W. Capitol Drive in the village of Pewaukee, said Ann Dee Allen, a media relations and content strategist for ProHealth Care.

"The clinic will occupy 4,300 square feet of space that formerly housed Five Guys and Subway restaurants," Allen said.

The space is leasedand remodeling is underway. Allen said the urgent care clinic is scheduled to open in November.

"The clinic will have six examination rooms and one imaging room," Allen said. "Physicians, advanced practice providers and support staff will be located there."

The urgent care will be open seven days week and offer evening hours. Online reservations will be available atProHealthCare.org/UrgentCare;walk-in visits also will be welcomed.

ProHealth Care also has an urgent care clinic atN16 W24131 Riverwood Drivein the city of Pewaukee. Other urgent care centers are within ProHealth Medical Group clinics in Brookfield, Mukwonago, New Berlin, Oconomowoc, Waukesha and Watertown.

ContactEvan Frank at (262) 361-9138or evan.frank@jrn.com. Follow him on Twitter at @Evanfrank_LCP.

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Parishioners at St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church are closer than before, both physically and spiritually, thanks to a $7.3 million, 22,975-square-foot addition that connects the campus church and school buildings.

The parish has been a fixture of the community since 1956, and the current church building has been a landmark at the southwest corner of Davidson and Dublin roads in Hilliard since it was dedicated about 40 years ago, according to stbrendans.net.

Our ONE campaign has met its goal of creating an addition that provides the convenience of joining us under one roof and providing the additional space for our ministries, said Colleen Speer, director of development for St. Brendan.

Construction for the Our Navigator Expansion campaign began in August 2019, and finishing touches continued during the final days of September, including the installation of a 1,200-pound marble altar in the churchs new adoration chapel.

It will be used for parishioners who prefer a small, quaint chapel for weddings or funerals but also as a place for personal prayer and reflection, Speer said.

The altar at the adoration chapel and other sacred pieces eventually will be consecrated, but owing to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the large and formal dedication that the St. Brendan staff members and parishioners would have celebrated must wait until later, she said.

Instead, members were permitted to take self-guided tours of the new addition Sept. 27.

The addition represents the first albeit the largest of four phases derived from the desire of parishioners, Speer said.

We didnt dream them up, she said. We asked for their input and what they wanted.

After completing the design for an addition and other improvements, St. Brendan leaders in early 2019 began a campaign to collect pledges to complete the first phase of the expansion, Speer said. To date, the church has pledges of $6.3 million, she said.

Construction began last year with a loan from the Catholic Diocese of Columbus that will be reimbursed with parishioners pledges, Speer said.

The first phase included connecting the church to the school, which is attended by 450 students in kindergarten through the eighth grade.

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A new 8-foot statute of St. Brendan the Navigator, made in Italy, now greets those approaching the churchs main entrance.

A new child-care center also was built adjacent to the sanctuary; the former child-care center was in a different building from the sanctuary, Speer said.

The first phase also includes new parish and school offices and a multipurpose meeting room.

The new additions allow for the growth of the churchs programs and its school, said Rev. Bob Penhallurick, pastor of St. Brendans Church.

Penhallurick said 3,016 families are members of St. Brendan, and 2,800 people on average attend multiple services every Sunday.

The sanctuary, which seats nearly 1,000 people, did not change.

Only one first-phase plan did not come to fruition: an expanded cafeteria because it was instead used as additional classroom space to allow for social distancing of children attending the school during the pandemic, Speer said.

Future phases include additional construction and renovations that would total 25,100 square feet of new construction and 8,525 square feet of renovated space on the 74,205-square-foot campus.

The second phase, estimated at less than $200,000, would consist of renovating the unattached parish offices into small meeting rooms.

The third phase, estimated at $150,000, would include remodeling and expanding the schools kitchen and building new restrooms.

The fourth phase, estimated at $750,000, would involve a building addition to serve as a preschool and early education center, according to Speer.

St. Brendan last was renovated in 1998, when a rectory was added to the campus. It also was expanded in 1992 when school classrooms were added.

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Installing a kitchen island is a great remodeling project to improve the functionality of your kitchen and add unique design elements (as well as value) to your home. The island can be as simple or elaborate as you desire. Larger kitchens can have room for multiple islands, serving a number of purposes. Smaller kitchens can fit islands that are big enough for entertainment as well as casual dining.

A kitchen island is a freestanding, multipurpose unit that often serves as complimentary counter space and storage. There are endless design options for an island, and it really does come down to what you want or need it to be.

Islands are a great way to provide additional storage in the kitchen. They can serve as a buffet for large meals or entertaining, create much-needed food prep space, or be utilized for such tasks as baking. In certain instances, the island incorporates additional appliances, including cooktops, under-counter microwaves, or wine storage. Some even have sinks installed.

Islands come in all sizes and materials. You dont need to have an expansive kitchen to have an island, yet an island adds value and instills a sense of luxury in a home. Many islands have an informal eating area with stools or chairs where you can enjoy snacks, breakfast, coffee or quick meals. Some have wheels so you can easily move them to where theyre needed at any given time.

The cost of a kitchen island varies as widely as the styles available. You could pay $100 for something simple and functional, or up to $10,000 for a custom piece of furniture as your kitchen centerpiece. The cost varies greatly due to several factors including its size, counter and cabinet material, and features, like a bar, a sink/drain and built-in appliances. The price to include an oven, range hood or other appliance for cooking in your island depends on whether or not you have a built-in island or are having something custom made. The average cost of a kitchen island ranges from $3,000 to $5,000.

Understanding your needs (as well as your space and budget) will help you plan on the right island for your home. If youre looking for an island that does more than provide extra counter space or storage, consider hiring a carpenter or kitchen remodeling professional. You might also need a licensed electrician and/or a licensed plumber if you want your island to have electricity and/or plumbing for appliances.

The benefits of installing a kitchen island are definitely something to consider. If you use your kitchen a lot, the benefit of having the extra counter space, storage space and even seating space can be a huge boon, especially if you entertain often. Again, do some research and think about what functionality you need or want from an island. Also, consider consulting a professional kitchen designer, particularly if what you want will be a custom piece.

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The single-family features four stories, multiple offices, and a solarium that looks out into a lush backyard.

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27 Devon Road, BrooklinePrice: $4,500,000Size: 6,078 square feetBedrooms: 5Baths: 4.5

Everyones looking for their own slice of paradise in the cityand the new owners of this Chestnut Hill manse will have found theirs. Hedged by boxwoods and towering Alberta spruces, the home is barely visible from the sidewalk. Through a gateway and up the brick walkway, the front door opens into the foyer, which is a mood board for the entirety of the home: Original leaded windows, coffered ceilings, and a stately staircase all work together to create a habitat thats as grand as it is cozy.

Travel up those steps to see the two stories of fireplaced bedrooms, sizable bathrooms, and elegant offices above the main level. Or, stay on the ground floor to tap out a tune in the piano room, set a place in the paneled dining room, or start on dinner in the well-equipped kitchen. There, a double oven, farmhouse sink, and full wall of custom cabinetry center around a circular island outfitted with cookbook storage and barstool seating.

One step down from the kitchen, a tiled floor spreads out underneath a less formal dining and living room. A glass-and-wood solarium (which was completely rebuilt following the 2015 snowpocalypse) surrounds the sitting area, engulfing the room in sunlight and doubling as a massive window into the backyard: A private oasis filled with Japanese maples, perennial beds, and a decorative brick patio.

For information, contact Kyle Kaagan Team, Gibson Sothebys International Realty, kylekaaganhomes.com.

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While V.J. Gautieri Constructors Inc. is focused on completing as much exterior work as possible before the snow flies, Save-A-Lot management is overseeing an upgrade to the interior of the store at 45-47 Ellicott St.

Such is the current status of the Ellicott Place project, a $2.3 million renovation of the supermarket that will include 10 market rate apartments on the second floor.

Victor Gautieri, project developer, on Friday said that crews have created a new entry vestibule, with placement moved to the east along the north wall, facing the Court Street Plaza parking lot.

That allows us room to construct our entrance to the elevator that accesses the second-floor apartments, he said.

Gautieri said that Save-A-Lot isclosed for some pretty extensive remodeling on the inside of the store. He believes the store has set a reopening date of Oct. 2.

(Theyre) painting and decorating as well as a lot of mechanical upgrades coolers and freezers and systems of that nature for their operation, he said.

The interior enhancementsare part of Save-A-Lot's effort to upgrade its branding, Gautieri said.

Theyve rolled out a different look reorganizing how the groceries are stocked and the flow of traffic within the stores, he said. New signs will be going up as well as a different kind of a logo that will be in place as soon as we are finished completing the work on the front canopy.

Gautieri said he is hoping to have all construction done by the end of April, weather permitting.

The project, part of the City of Batavias $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award, will feature seven one-bedroom and three two-bedroom apartments on the vacant, 11,600-square-foot second floor, and includes the development of 18,000 square feet of first-floor commercial/retail space.

Other improvements include a two-stop interior elevator, two stairwells, new exterior windows, doors, veneers and roof membrane.

The Save-A-Lot grocery store occupies around half of the ground floor.

Gautieri said his company plans to roll out some advertising on the apartments by the end of the year, with the goal of getting some preopening leasing in place.

Weve been receiving phone calls, wondering what the status of the project is and what the apartments will be like, he said. We want to try to get ahead of the curve and get things ready to go as soon as construction is done and weve got a certificate of occupancy in hand.

Ellicott Place and the Ellicott Station mixed-use redevelopment venture across the street will provide a much-needed boost for that section of the city, Gautieri said.

Its going to be good for well call it the Southside, which has lacked any real new projects or anything of that nature, he said.

Photo: View of the location of a new entry vestibule (boarded up), which will provide access to the elevator leading to second-floor apartments upon completion of the Ellicott Place project at the Save-A-Lot grocery store on Ellicott Street. Photo by Mike Pettinella.

Previously:Planning boards to consider Ellicott Place residential/commercial venture special use permits

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