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Making Your Home Accessible to Aging In Place

Posted on November 13, 2012 by swolf

The oldest of the Baby Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) reached the age of 65 last year in 2011 and by 2030 the number of Americans over the age of 65 will soar to 72.1 million, 1 out of every 5 Americans!  Given those numbers there is no question why we get so many calls here at Foster Remodeling on how to remodel an existing home to make it more comfortable and accessible for the homeowners as they age.  In fact, according to a recent AARP survey, 73% of respondents strongly agreed with the statement “What I’d really like to do is stay in my current residence for as long as possible”.  Most homes, especially in Northern Virginia, … Continue reading →

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Need Help Visualizing?

Posted on October 15, 2012 by mlee

Are you having a hard time envisioning the finished product of your space before it’s actually, well, remodeled?   We here, at Foster Remodeling Solutions, use a design program called Chief Architect to help visualize not only your dream kitchen or bathroom, but any interior or exterior space. Chief Architect is a very useful building and drafting software that helps develop 2D floor plans as well as generating a 3D model of the space at the same time.  The cool thing about this program is that you can place specific desired materials and finishes to your countertops, cabinets, walls, you name it!  Do you want to see how a dark cherry cabinet correlates with a white granite countertop in your kitchen … Continue reading →

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Where do I start?

Posted on September 12, 2012 by dfoster

Where to start when you are considering a remodeling project. When homeowners are considering remodeling a part of their home, they already know that their space is either out of date or poorly designed.  They dream of a new space that is not only beautiful, but functional.  I usually get clients that want a WOW factor in their homes. Who wouldn’t want their home to stand out after they spend money updating it?  This is the part of the project where most people get stuck, and can’t seem to move forward. “Where do we start?”, “I know what I like when I see it, but I can’t tell you what it is.” and “What are your ideas for my space?” … Continue reading →

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Top Remodeling Trends for 2012 and 2013

Posted on May 23, 2012 by dfoster

Make Money on a Kitchen Makeover As many of you know, kitchens are among the most popular rooms in the home to remodel.  Real estate appraisers agree with this.  If you are homeowner and you are looking to resell your home, you could recoup about an average of 81% from your kitchen remodeling investment. If you aren’t looking to sell just yet, kitchen remodeling upgrades offer convenience and energy savings. Trends: •    Induction and Gas Stovetops •    Engineered Stone and Quartz Bars •    French Door Refrigerators •    European Spray Pullout Faucets •    Deep Single Bowl Sinks Bathrooms Will Become an Everyday Spa The next best remodeling investment includes the addition of a master bathroom.   It is becoming increasingly popular to create … Continue reading →

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Trust

Posted on November 29, 2011 by dguy

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 would have had no problem making a decision on who to contract for the work. Well, to be honest, it was a very difficult task and one that required me to reflect on what it must be like for a prospective client looking for a contractor to do work on their own home. The initial hurdles were determining the right design and putting something on … Continue reading →

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Selecting a Remodeler

Posted on October 18, 2011 by admin

by: Carin Demmon, Design Consultant Do you dream of cooking in a modern kitchen or watching the Redskins in your new sunroom?  Does your bathroom do little to make you feel refreshed?  If so, you may be thinking about remodeling your home, but where do you start?  Finding the right designer or contractor can be daunting, and it is a big investment to make, so how do you know if you are making the right decision?  Here are a few pointers in helping you select the right remodeler for you and your family. The number one thing we always tell our clients is to check references.  This is the best way to find out about the company you may be … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Backsplashes

Posted on September 20, 2011 by swolf

There are many options these days for kitchen backsplashes, from the simplest to the most detailed.  The basic principle of a backsplash is to protect the wall between the countertop and the upper cabinets from spills and/or splashes, obviously nowadays backsplashes are more often used as a decorative surface, but however simple or complex they still serve as their initial purpose.  By breaking the choices down to three basic options it will allow you figure out which is best for your kitchen remodel. Very broadly you can decide to have a 4” backsplash of whatever countertop or other material you are using, or you can install a full height backsplash, from the counter to the underside of the upper cabinets, … Continue reading →

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How to Make More Space With a Home Remodeling Project

Posted on February 11, 2011 by dfoster

It’s that time of year when people start thinking about how much room they have and how much more room they wish they had. Continue reading →

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Trends in Interiors – The Great Room

Posted on August 17, 2010 by swolf

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 rooms, dining rooms, etc. all separated and divided per function. As times have changed we have seen trends emerge in the field of interiors and here are just a few areas we can highlight when thinking of remodeling your current home to fit your needs and the needs of your modern family. The Great Room The Great Room Concept is one that has really become … Continue reading →

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