The Great Cold Rush of 2021

The GREAT GREAT COLD COLD RUSH RUSH

of 2021

THE TEMPERATURES plummeted. Then they stayed in a free fall for days. The snow arrived. Then it returned. By the time the week of Valentine’s Day 2021 had concluded, Arlington and the surrounding areas had experienced the most chilling – and devastating – winter storm in recent history. By Feb. 16, the thermometer would show a temperature of 0° in many reaches. The snowfall would measure more than four inches in most neighborhoods. But the measurement that mattered most to area residents came in the way of despair and, sometimes, panic, when they would watch their homes go dark and wait for hours – even days – for electricity to return. The “lucky” family members and friends took in their less fortunate counterparts, several thousands of them. A lot of them stayed for days.

Pipes began breaking to spur gushing fountains that soon became ice sculptures that weren’t appreciated at all. Meanwhile, the water supply became another victim of the storm, as both its quantity and quality waned throughout the worst stretch of time many people could remember. And they were still remembering the pandemic. Years from now, we’ll all remember the winter of 2021. And we’ll probably think twice about wishing for a “snow day.”

HOME HOME SWEET! SWEET! HOME HOME

This ‘before/after’ project shows how some small changes can make a big difference This ‘before/after’ project shows how some small changes can make a big difference

If you know anything about real estate, you know LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION is what it’s all about. So, let’s say you are in a great location, but you need a total revamp on your house.

You may be inspired by the multitude of home improvement shows but are afraid of your reality when it comes to structural and fnancial options. It might be surprising how small changes can go a long way to change the look, feel and fow of your home.

For example, with this home, renovated by Posse Construction in Mansfeld, removing a wall and cabinets in the kitchen made for an open concept layout. The original kitchen window was bricked in and an angled wall straightened to give the room cleaner lines and more usable space.

The master bathroom also got a fresh new look while still maintaining a piece of the wonder years with a glass block window. Relocating plumbing and re-situating a tub and shower is sometimes needed to make the room more functional, as seen in our project.

Sleek and crisp new quartz, tile, fxtures and wood fooring fnished of all the major structure and plumbing changes to keep this house looking like the belle of the ball for many years to come. Painting cabinets and adding new pulls is another change that transforms an old style into modern day. Change is good, and when it comes to home renovations, you can pay now or pay later – meaning, you can pay for the updates now and enjoy them while you live there, or you can pay when it is time to sell by having to sell for less.

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– Julie Short, Representative of Mansfeld Custom Homes and Posse Construction