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What You Need To Know When Choosing Faucets For Your Bathroom

Learn About The Different Styles And Types Of Faucets For Sinks, Showers, And Bathtubs 

A bathroom faucet is used many times a day, so you need to select one that is functional and built to last. The faucet you choose must also complement your décor in terms of style and finish. How do you pick a faucet with the right combination of features? Here are some tips to help you make the right...

21 Oct 26

15 Tips For Fall Home Maintenance

How To Prepare Your Home For Cooler Weather

For Washington, DC-area homeowners, fall maintenance comes down to three goals: keeping water out, keeping heat in, and making sure key systems run safely. Taking care of essential maintenance items now will leave your house warm, well protected, and less costly to heat. The 15 tips below start outside and work their way in, covering everything from the...

01 Oct 26

Designing A Kids' Bathroom That Grows With Your Family

What To Plan For, From Toddler Years Through The Teen Years

When you have young children and you're planning a custom home or a remodeling project, it's natural to want to design their bathroom around their current age and size: small-scale fixtures, playful tile, a vanity built low to the ground. But children grow quickly, and a bathroom designed strictly for a toddler will likely need to be...

20 Sep 26

Remodeling Your Condo In An Established Luxury Building

A Practical Guide For Washington, DC-Area Homeowners Planning A Remodel

Across Washington, DC and its surrounding established communities, luxury condominium buildings hold some of the region's most desirable addresses. Many of these buildings were designed at a time when kitchens were closed off from living rooms, bathrooms were smaller and simpler, and no one was planning for a home office. A...

06 Sep 26

How To Design And Build A Custom Home That Truly Suits You

Remarkably Personal Custom Homes In The Washington, DC Area

Building a custom home is one of the biggest investments of money, time, and energy you'll make, especially in the Washington, DC area. Most people who take this step arrive at the same conclusion: the home they're in no longer fits how they live, and nothing on the resale market fits any better. For some, that means a growing family in...

26 Aug 26

Budgeting For A Luxury Home Remodel In The Washington, DC Area

From A Kitchen Remodel To An Addition: Setting Goals, Building A Budget, And Choosing The Right Builder

You love where you live. The neighborhood, the lot, and the neighbors are not up for negotiation. What's not working anymore is the house itself. Maybe it's a kitchen that hasn't kept pace with how your family actually cooks and gathers, or a primary bath that feels like an afterthought. Maybe...

11 Aug 26

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