prince william county: ENJOYING A WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE
- 10/28/07 10:10 AM
There are many ways to enjoy a wood burning fireplace or woodstove, but the most important way is SAFELY.
Have your chimney or woodstove inspected and cleaned annually by a certified chimney specialist. Clear the area around the hearth of debris, decorations and flammable materials. Always use a metal mesh screen with fireplaces. Leave glass doors open while burning a fire. Keep air inlets on wood stoves open, and never restrict air supply to fireplaces. Otherwise you may cause creosote buildup that could lead to a chimney fire. Safely Burn Fuels
Never use flammable liquids to start a fire. Use only seasoned hardwood. Soft, … (5 comments)
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prince william county: WEATHERIZE YOUR HOME
- 10/28/07 10:08 AM
Each year we waste energy at a very costly rate for the homeowner due to air leakage.
We all know to close windows and doors, but it is the air leakage that is not always evident that is the culprit. The DOE has made the following information available to assist us in correcting the primary causes of energy loss through air leakage.
Leakage Through Ceilings, Walls and Floors
Electric outlets -- Install foam gaskets behind all the light switches and electrical outlet covers, even on interior walls. These simple foam gaskets help seal the holes created when the outlets and light switches are built … (6 comments)
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prince william county: Rotary Fetes Fellowship House
- 10/28/07 08:06 AM
Each year in October the Rotary Club of Lake Ridge feeds and entertains the residents of Fellowship House at an Oktoberfest as one of their "hands on" community service events. Fellowship House is a senior citizen residency at Tacketts Mill in Lake Ridge. This year's event was held on Sunday, October 28.
It is a beautifully maintained facility overlooking the Tackett's Mill Pond. The Rotary Club of Lake Ridge has held this event for the past 15 years and it is always well received by the residents
The meats, salad, desserts and beverages are provided by Georgetown Caterers of Tackett's Mill - the owner of … (2 comments)
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prince william county: Westridge - Woodbridge Prince William County VA Real Estate
- 10/28/07 12:21 AM
When the developers exhausted the land supply in Lake Ridge they bought a major tract just at the west end of Lake Ridge and voila - Westridge was born. The Springwoods section of Lake Ridge connects with Westridge without having to access Old Bridge Road.
One of the attractive features to families with young children and as a resale asset for everybody is the fact that the subdivision boasts its' own elementary school.
This photo of the pond and its' fountain was taken from the poolside deck of the Westridge Swim and Racquet Club. The community is "first cabin" and is available for use … (0 comments)
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prince william county: Play Ball in Woodbridge
- 10/26/07 10:49 AM
Pfitzner Stadium is the home of the Potomac Nationals. They are a Carolina League farm team for the Washington Nationals.
The ballfield you see in the foreground of the picture is one of several fields that are available for public leagues to use.
The stadium is well planned and there are good views from anywhere which is typical of a minor league field.
There are pre-game activities and activities during the game to hold children's interest. Clubs, associations, churches and others regularly have gatherings at the stadium as there are catered barbeque parties available before the games. Of course, there are vendors selling food, beverages and … (0 comments)
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prince william county: Community Performing Arts Center
- 10/26/07 10:29 AM
Construction on this new center will begin in 2007 and be completed in 2009. It is being built at the Georege Mason University campus in Manassas. When complete it will provide a very versatile, state-of the-art facility. It will be home to the Prince William Symphony, Manassas Ballet Theatre, Gray Ghost Theatre and other similar organizations. It will be available for use by area schools and will also accommodate meetings by business, civic and service organizations.
In addition to the artsit's drawing of the Performance Hall there will be multiple rehearsal facilities and a complete scenery workshop. It will seat 300 for … (2 comments)
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prince william county: River Falls - Woodbridge Prince William County VA Real Estate
- 10/26/07 10:26 AM
River Falls is a community of upscale homes located off the Prince William County Parkway behind the County Center Complex. Entrance to the subdivision is gained by turning onto Asdee Lane from the Parkway
Home prices range from $700,000 to $1,500,000 with lots of .20 acres to 1.0 acres.
Old Hickory Golf Club is the star attraction in River Falls - it is in the center of the subdivision and provides very many golf course lots. It is a membership club with both weekday and full week memberships available. There … (0 comments)
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prince william county: OLD BRIDGE ESTATES Woodbridge Prince William County VA Real Estate
- 10/26/07 10:23 AM
Old Bridge Estates is a community of both town homes and detached homes - the main entrance is at Old Bridge Road and Smoketown Road which is the main thoroughfare through the subdivision.
Detached homes range in price form $425,000 to $500,000 - the majority have 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a 2 car garage.
Town homes generally have 3 levels although there are some entry level town homes with 2 levels. Prices range from $250,000 to $350,000.
There are two ponds - one alongside the pool and community center and one on Smoketown Road.
Children are active in protecting the stream and ponds since they … (2 comments)
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prince william county: Prince William County - A Place To Call Home
- 10/26/07 07:44 AM
Prince William is the only county in Virginia that crosses all four of the state's geographic zones from Tidewater, through the Piedmont and Triassic terrain to the Appalachians. There are approximately 380,000 residents making it the second most populous county in Virginia.
In Manassas, Virginia you can study the Civil War in depth. For example, there is the lesser-known site, Ben Lomond Manor House. On one of the earliest Prince William County plantations (built in 1837), the house is rumored to have been used as a Civil War hospital. On its' walls are the carvings and scrawl of Civil War soldiers who left … (0 comments)
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prince william county: Was it Manassas or Bull Run?
- 10/26/07 05:14 AM
If you were in the Confederate Army you fought in the 1st Battle of Manassas on July 21, 1862 and the 2nd Battle of Manassas from August 28, 1862 to August 30, 1862.
However, if you fought in the Union Army these were the Battles of Bull Run. The Confederacy named battles after nearby towns while the Union forces named the battles after nearby bodies of water.
1st Manassas was the first major battle of the Civil War. In either case, the Confederacy won both battles, but the second battle was the most decisive. The notable names leading the Confederate … (0 comments)
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prince william county: COUNTY CENTER Woodbridge Prince William County VA Real Estate
- 10/26/07 03:46 AM
The newest subdivision in the 22192 ZIP CODE is the Prince William County Center. The main thoroughfare is Ridgefield Road which runs from the Prince William County Parkway to Dale Boulevard.
It is, of course, convenient to the Prince William County Parkway and is a short drive to Hoadly Road facilitating travel both east and west on Route 234(Dumfries Road)
Detached Home prices range from $475,000 to $675,000 - the average is approximately $528,000. As can be seen, the streets are wide with sidewalks and underground utilities. The majority of homes are a colonial style with a 2 car garage. There is a … (0 comments)
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prince william county: Westridge, Lake Ridge, Old Bridge Estates Shopping
- 10/22/07 12:39 PM
While there are many advantages to a planned community such as Lake Ridge, Westbridge and Old Bridge Estates, one of the most important requirements is local shopping for those everyday items - the supermarket, banks, pharmacies, the dry cleaner, florist, greeting card store, family restaurants, gymnasiums, service stations and auto repair facilities, frame store, fabric shop, vitamin store, etc.
Tacketts Mill is the original Lake Ridge Shopping Center - it is located at the entrance to the community and has the usual complement of store plus one of the two "Mickey D's" in Lake Ridge.
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prince william county: They'll Float Your Boat
- 10/22/07 12:36 PM
The Occoquan and Potomac Rivers, that is. There are numerous boat launching facilities from the Occoquan Reservoir to the Potomac River at Leesylvania State Park
The picture at the right was taken at the Occoquan Harbor Marina. The Oasis Restaurant which is a popular stop for boaters is located here.
There are several boat dealerships on Gordon Boulevard tha offer mooring and launch facilities. Occoquan Regional Park is just across the river in Fairfax County with launch and storage facilitiesOccoquan Yacht Club in Occoquan has storage and launch facilities for members.Lake Ridge Marina on the Occoquan Reservoir is popular for fresh water fishing boats, shells and … (4 comments)
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prince william county: There Are No 747s In Our Blue Skies
- 10/22/07 12:29 PM
Woodbridge and Eastern Prince William County are not the place for you to live if you enjoy
The roar of jet enginesCounting rivets on the underside of jumbo jetsThe picture on the right is typical of a sunny day
Neither Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Triangle, Dumfries, Montclair, Quantico, Old Bridge Estates,Westridge, nor Dale City are in the flight pattern of Dulles International Airport or Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Of course, we do have winged creatures that can be seen regularly filling our air space
In the event you may not be aware of it the cardinal on the right holds a very special place in our hearts … (0 comments)
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prince william county: Bridge On The River Occoquan
- 10/22/07 12:27 PM
Actually, there are FIVE BRIDGES ON THE RIVER OCCOQUAN.
Four of them are automobile bridges with 22 lanes. The 5th is a railroad bridge with 2 tracks. It certainly is easy to get to and from Woodbridge and the eastern part of the county. - a very popular place I would say.
The Prince William County Parkway is a 4 lane highway from I-66 in the west that passes over the Occoquan River and through Woodbridge. It terminates at US 1 in the eastern section of Prince William County and is convenient to all eastern sections of the county.
This is the new 6 lane bridge that crosses … (0 comments)
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prince william county: Woodbridge Prince William County Virginia 22191 September '07 CONDO Market Report
- 10/22/07 12:19 PM
This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for Woodbridge ZIP code 22191. Many REALTORS® prepare a report for all of Prince William County or Northern Virginia. In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful. I do believe my approach will give you a much more realistic picture of the market in the area closest to your home.
Currently, there are 84 CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE
The sales figures in this report are for the month ending September 30, 2007
SALES STATISTICS (6 sold)
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prince william county: Woodbridge Prince William County Virginia 22191 Sept '07 DETACHED HOME Market Report
- 10/22/07 12:17 PM
This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for Woodbridge ZIP code 22191. Many REALTORS® prepare a report for all of Prince William County or Northern Virginia. In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful. I do believe my approach will give you a much more realistic picture of the market in the area closest to your home.
Currently, there are 387 DETACHED HOMES FOR SALE
The sales figures in this report are for the month ending September 30, 2007
SALES STATISTICS (9)
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prince william county: Parking - An Important Selling Feature
- 10/21/07 01:10 AM
Prospective buyers need to know about the parking rictions in Prince William County that will have a positive impact on the value of your property. The parking regulations that were passed by our Board of Supervisors contain many features that make living in our communities a much safer and more pleasant experience.
Streets not lined with unsightly utility and construction trailers.Strees not made narrower when trailers, RV's and boats are parked on both sides of the streetBetter line of sight when pulling out of a parking space.Child safety enhanced - Rv's and large boat trailers restrict the driver's view of pedestrians, cyclists, skateboarders, etc.
The … (3 comments)
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prince william county: Manassas Ballet Theatre 2007-2008 Season
- 10/21/07 12:41 AM
THE 2007-2008 SEASON OPENS WITH
Legend of Sleepy Hollow
October 27 & 28, 2007
7:00pm on Saturday & 5:00pm on Sunday
with the Prince William Symphony Orchestra
@ Metz Middle School, 9950 Wellington Road, Manassas, Virginia
Ticket info: 703-257-1811 or Manassas Ballet
Manassas Ballet Theatre was founded in 1983 as a nonprofit corporation. Its original purpose was to provide a performance outlet for area dance students. By 1997 it had begun the process of becoming a professional dance company. Today it is a well established arts organization employing a company of twelve professional dancers. It is the largest professional ballet company in Northern Virginia and the second largest one in Virginia. … (0 comments)
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prince william county: Occoquan, Prince William County Virginia 22125 September 2007 Real Estate Market Report
- 10/18/07 07:15 AM
This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for OCCOQUAN. ZIP code 22125. Many REALTORS® prepare a report for all of Prince William County or Northern Virginia. In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful. I do believe my approach will give you a much more realistic picture of the market in the area closest to your home.
There were no homes settled in September 2007
The chart below shows all the Town Homes and Detached Homes available in Occoquan.
CONTACT ME for assistance … (0 comments)
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