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A Guide To Choosing The Best Dishwasher For You

From Basic To High-End Models: Which Features Do You Really Need?

There are well over 20 brands of dishwashers and each manufacturer offers multiple models within each brand. Prices range from $300 for a very basic dishwasher to $3,000 for a high-end model with lots of bells and whistles. Features and options increase as the price goes up, but before you spend money on a dishwasher it's important...

28 Sep 21

Tips For Designing A Highly Functional Kitchen

How To Design A Kitchen That Works Perfectly For You

When planning for your kitchen remodel, or a kitchen in your new custom home, it is most important to consider the functionality of the space. How do you use your kitchen? Will you require separate gourmet prep areas, or would you rather have a traditional layout in your kitchen? Here are some tips for designing a highly functional kitchen that...

01 Sep 21

Budgeting For Your Home Remodeling Project

How To Set Your Goals, Craft Your Budget and More

You love your house, its location, and your neighbors. You don't want to move. But your home is in desperate need of updating and you could use some more space. It's time to remodel!

Remodeling your home can feel like an exciting and completely overwhelming prospect all at the same time. Whether you'll be remodeling a room or two or you are...

22 Jun 21

5 Tips On Choosing The Right Kitchen Cabinet Hardware

How To Pick The Finishing Touches For Your Kitchen

It’s easy to get caught up in selecting the larger items, such as cabinetry, countertops or flooring for your new kitchen when building a custom home or renovating your existing home. However, a project isn't truly complete until you've selected hardware for your kitchen cabinetry that strikes the perfect balance between form and function. This...

09 Jun 21

15 New Trends In Kitchen Tile Design

How To Use Tile To Personalize Your Kitchen

Whether you're remodeling or planning for a custom home, your new kitchen should reflect your taste and fit your lifestyle. Do you prefer a sleek, contemporary aesthetic or a more traditional, homey feel? Selecting the right materials will help you to customize your new space and achieve the look you want.

Tile has long been a staple found in almost...

28 Apr 21

How To Evaluate Cost Versus Value In Home Construction

It's True - You Get What You Pay For

Your home is most likely the biggest financial investment that you will make, especially in the Washington, DC area. If you are planning to build a new custom home or remodel your existing one, getting the most for your money is foremost in your mind. But, hiring a builder based on cost alone can be a big mistake. The cliche "you get what you pay for" is very...

18 Sep 20

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