Posts from June 2013

Kanawha County is home to Charleston, the state capital of West Virginia.  Founded in 1789, the county was named after the Kanawha River, which runs through the middle of the county and many cities in the county sit along its banks, including Charleston, South Charleston, Dunbar, Nitro and St. Albans, comprising the greater Kanawha Valley. The Kanawha River derived its name from Indian tribes who settled in the area. When first founded, Kanawha County was actually a part of Virginia, and became part of West Virginia on June 20, 1863. There is strong history of history of salt development, which stimulated early economic development. Once the state capital was established in Charleston, this led to further economic development in the government and banking industries.

There are several noteworthy features to the Kanawha Valley and the greater Charleston area. It is home to the 293 foot state Capitol dome that actually stands 5 feet higher than the U.S. Capitol in Washington...

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Dilemma: You want to make some changes to your home but don't have the time or cash to commit to major renovations. Don't fret, there are smaller, less costly projects that can be completed that will add value to your home and a smile to your face.

Have a home office? There are more people these days that work out of their homes. By updating the home office, you can add some value by changing an unused space into a work area. Projects such as painting, refurbishing an older desk, adding shelving or even new windows can breathe new life into an older space or one that hasn't been used previously.

Owner's suites can add a degree of luxury at a low price. Take the main bedroom of your home and pick a color and theme. There are thousands of ideas out there – utilize the Internet or make visits to local home improvements stores for inspiration. Pinterest, which is an online idea warehouse, contains thousands of ideas and leads for channeling creativity.

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