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Alexa Lerner

Recent Posts

The Most Popular Types Of Home Heating Systems and How They Work

What's The Best Fit For Your Home?

All home heating systems are designed to increase the temperature inside a living space to make it more comfortable, and they operate by harnessing energy from a fuel source such as natural gas, electricity, liquid propane, oil, or solar power. Some heating systems only warm the interior of a home, while others share components with cooling equipment and are...

17 Jan 24

How To Choose The Perfect Windows For Your Home

What You Need To Know About Style, Function, and Energy Efficiency

Windows allow natural light into your home, provide ventilation, offer sound deadening properties, and make up part of your home's thermal envelope. They also add to the character of your home and help to define its overall style.

Today's windows are highly energy efficient and can save you money on heating and cooling costs....

19 Dec 23

Follow Our Checklist To Prepare Your Home For Winter

What You Need To Do Now To Save On Expensive Repairs Later

Winter is coming to the Washington, DC area! It's time to get your home ready for the cold weather, snow, and ice that are headed our way. Not sure where to start? Just follow our comprehensive checklist to prepare your home for the long winter months ahead.

30 Nov 23

14 Tips For Remodeling Your Basement

How To Upgrade And Utilize Space In Your Home That You Already Have

Need more space in your home but you aren't ready, or able, to invest in an expensive addition? The answer may be right under your feet. By remodeling your basement, you can expand your current living area and, oftentimes, spend far less than an addition would cost. With proper planning and design, you could have that brand new...

29 Nov 23

10 Mistakes To Avoid When Designing and Building A Custom Home

How To Ensure Your Project Goes Smoothly From Start To Finish

When you build a custom home, it can be designed to your exacting specifications. There will be many decisions to be made as you move through the various phases of your project, from choosing the lot location to the type of tile you want in each bathroom. Avoiding the 10 common mistakes we've outlined below can ensure that your custom...

07 Nov 23

How To Make Your Home Safe For Halloween

10 Tips For A Safe, Fun, And Spooky Holiday!

Halloween is almost here! Pirates, witches, superheroes, and more will be roaming your neighborhood looking for treats. Use our 10 tips as a checklist to ensure that Trick-Or-Treaters will be safe when they visit your home.

24 Oct 23

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