As your family grows and grows up, bedroom space becomes more important. Small children can share a room, but as they get older, privacy issues and places to put clothes and possessions usually cause problems. Finding extra space for another bedroom can come from a number of sources, depending on the current size of your [...]
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I recently decided to explore the idea of having a contractor do some work on my own personal home. Specifically, I was interested in having a patio and some retaining walls built in my back yard. As someone who has worked in the remodeling and construction business for over 18 years you would think I [...]
Don’t Forget Zoning When Planning a Home Remodel
There is more to creating Northern Virginia home additions than putting together some ideas and having them built. Northern Virginia municipalities require various building and construction permits, depending on where you live and what you are building. There are building inspections, plan approvals, electricity codes, water requirements and other zoning restrictions. Although it would be [...]
Remodeling your Split-level home
Split-level homes first appeared in the 1930s but became popular after World War II, in the 1950s and 60s. Today, many split-level homes feel dated and in need of remodeling. The classic split-level home generally includes a one-story side and a two-story side. In the single story, you may have the entry, living room, kitchen [...]
Kitchen Remodeling 101
The kitchen is the most used room in your home! When it comes to remodeling there are many challenges and opportunities. Over the years many things have changed in how we use our kitchens. It used to be a place to cook and that was it! Now the kitchen is the center of your home [...]
Trends in Interiors – The Great Room
Trends in Interiors: Part 1 As times change so do houses, and the way we use them! Nowadays many of us live in homes built during an older generation. These traditional homes have a more formal layout in which the different functions of a house are compartmentalized into different areas. So there are formal living [...]
What Is A Design Build Contractor and How Can One Reduce Custom Remodeling Costs?
When a homeowner decides to start a custom remodeling project for their home, most choose to hire a contractor for the job. Many homeowners are not aware of a type of contractor called a design build contractor that is ideal for a custom remodeling project.
Custom Remodeling Renovations That Increase The Value Of Your Home
Homeowners across the nation know all too well what has been happening in the American housing market. Prices are plummeting, sales are down and homeowners are left trying to find ways to increase the value of their home and speed up the selling process. Home improvements can be the solution. Regardless of the size of [...]