Lighting design is a key factor in getting a room to accomplish the homeowners’ intent. In general the lighting of a room truly sets the mood and functionality of that space. Whether it’s a soft, warm, inviting light or a…
Packaged 100,000 Meals for Local Children Earlier this year members of the community visited the State Farm Neighborhood Assist site on Facebook to cast nearly 47,000 votes that awarded Nerve2Serve of Melbourne a $25,000 grant to help feed hungry children….
A piece of history dating back to the Ice Age has taken up residence at the Brevard Museum in the form of an articulated mastodon donated to the museum in 2009. “Bones” is a cast of one at the Florida…
In an effort to provide something completely new and unique to the Brevard community, this year’s Havenly Affair is modeled after an elite Concours, in which vintage cars are displayed to compete for favor before a select panel of…
Melbourne, Florida is an area with beautiful beaches, lots of employment opportunities, top-rated schools, plenty of recreational facilities and activities and quick access to main roads. It is therefore an ideal location to build or buy a home. Home…
What benefits do you take advantage of by using services of a certified custom homes builder? Perhaps you have been asking yourself this vital question for a couple of years and up-to-date you have never found that convincing answer. Here…
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In 1953, a 26-year-old appliance dealer from Chicago invested in 10 lots in Clearwater, Fla. After obtaining a right to work, Arthur Rutenberg, along with his brother and father, designed and built three homes on spec. Thus, Rutenberg Homes was…
By Ivory and Olive It has been said, “If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then the brows are the frames.” People often underestimate how the right brow shape can transform their entire look. Whether you are an…
From driveways to pool decks, patios to firepits, walkways to garden walls and every hardscape in between, pavers have the ability to elevate the curb appeal of your home. Originally from Fort Lauderdale, David Dutra moved to Brevard County with his…
In 1999, Louis “Lou” Piscitelli was working as a home-improvement specialist, completing some basic home-repair work for a homeowner in Red Bank, New Jersey when his client asked him to take on a much bigger project — the design, build…
Fish tanks aren’t just for countertops anymore. As television shows like Animal Planet’s “Tanked” and Nat Geo Wild’s “Fish Tank Kings” have shown, people are getting more and more creative about how they display colorful characters from the under the…
By Antoinette Prisco, ASID When it comes to renovating and redesigning a condominium unit, there are many inherited obstacles that the designer and contractors must overcome. Not only does the crew need a depth of experience, but they need to…
In the heart of Melbourne’s exclusive Casa Bella community, shaded by oaks and at the foot of a beautiful lake, sits the new and exquisitely crafted Arthur Rutenberg Homes’ Miramar model. In the Miramar model, with over 4,500 square feet…
By Jaimee Preston As the stately glass door swings open to the Hays’ Viera home, out spill Scooter and Skittles, an adorable Maltipoo and Havanese. Lisa Hays and her beloved pets convey an instant warmth and elegance that is evident…