Jeff Pearl's Local VA and MD Blog

Weverton MD Cliffs and AT Top Center  There are numerous things to do outdoors in and around Lovettsville. Yesterday evening we did a fairly quick hike starting at the old Weverton Grist Mill which is on the VA side of the Potomac river. After exploring and photgraphing the old mill, we headed We...

                                  Fire Prevention Week involves more than just checking the batteries in your smoke alarms, but smoke alarms should be near the top of your list. Here are some other things that should be checked.(1) Smoke Alarms - If they are 10 years old, replace the smoke alarms...

Sugarloaf Mountain MDPost inspired by Roy Kelley's post on Sugarloaf Mountain Wine TastingWe've hiked several several trails on Sugarlaof Mountain, ( http://www.sugarloafmd.com/ ) and taken many photographs along the way. I knew someday I would use some of the photos in blog posts. We've gone up ...

  The last week of September into the first week of October is National Chimney Safety Week. Homeowners usually start thinking about getting ready for the upcoming winter. One of the things on the maintenance list should be having your chimneys inspected and cleaned if needed. This photo is looki...

If you're considering Lovettsville as a place to call home, I don't think you'll be disappointed. There are numerous activities available year round, as well as  nearby attractions in MD and WV. It's about a 20 minute drive to Harpers Ferry WV where you'll find plenty to do. Tubing, Antiques, Sho...

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Well, when a brick wall reaches this point, you need to evaluate it before deciding on how to repair or rebuild it. What is obvious it there is water damage from neglected maintenance. Once the brick rowlock that caps the wall deteriorates, water damage just contues to get worse at a faster rate....

 Apparently requiring rental applicants to be able to speak English is discrimination. I guess language is connected to origin. One broker in Richmond VA found out the hard way, and their office policy was changed because of it. $30,000.00 + in fines is an expensive way to learn about this. Perso...

 Choosing a builder can be difficult. If you have plans to hire a builder, it's a good idea to shop around. If you don't already know a lot about what's involved in building a house, a builders reputation over several years is a good place to start looking. Many builders are hands on, and choose ...

It's not always easy to keep up with mowing, gardens, and landscapes, but if you are trying to sell, keeping the yard and exterior looking well maintained can help get potential buyers in the door! I know it's hot, so you might want to plan outside work for early mornings, or late evenings. Thirt...