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Alexa Lerner

Recent Posts

7 Amazing, Highly Organized Closets That Will Inspire You!

It's the season for spring-cleaning! The best place to start is with your closets. But, does it feel like the closets in your home are overflowing, and no matter how you try to straighten them up, they are always messy? It's time to invest in closet systems, or build-outs, that will give you a place for everything and make it easy to stay organized. We've got some ideas for you; so keep reading...

21 Apr 16

6 Favorite Breakfast Room Or Casual Dining Design Ideas

From eat-in kitchens to separate cozy nooks, here are some of our favorite breakfast room, or casual dining, design ideas.

03 Mar 16

Top 9 Ways To Make Your Master Bedroom A Relaxing Oasis

Sleep. We all need it, and most of us don't get enough of it. You finally finish cleaning up after dinner, get the kids to bed in their own rooms and now it's time to unwind. Do you have a cramped, outdated master bedroom with not enough closet space that doesn't feel restful at all, or a lovely oasis that is comfortable and tranquil and beckons to you each night?

14 Jan 16

The Next Time The Power Goes Out, You'll Wish You Had A Standby Generator

Has your power ever gone out? Whether you live in the city of Washington, DC, or in the surrounding suburbs, you've probably experienced a power outage in your home. Thunderstorms can be the culprit during the sweltering summer months, and snowstorms can knock out electricity in the freezing cold of winter. Or, your electrical service can be interrupted for a myriad of other reasons. And, it's...

04 Dec 15

Renovated Garage Is Now The Perfect Work Area!

Meridian Homes recently renovated a client’s garage, and the results were amazing. We turned the unfinished, unusable, unheated space into a fully functional work area. By running additional large wire circuits and breakers to the garage, we were able to supply a ceiling mounted heater and a thermostat to keep the space comfortable year-round. We also upgraded all of the electrical wiring so...

30 Jun 14

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