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How To Choose The Right Carpet For Your Home

What You Need To Know About Quality, Durability, And Styles Of Carpet 

Carpet is a staple in most homes; it provides beauty, warmth, comfort, and sound insulation. Since carpet is available in such a wide array of colors, textures, and styles, it can complement any type of decor and enhance many rooms in your home. Before you go shopping for new carpet, there is some basic information that you...

09 Jun 22

What You Need To Know When Choosing Interior Doors For Your Home

Interior Doors Are An Integral Part Of A Room's Decor

Interior doors seem utilitarian and uninteresting, but they can be an integral part of a room's decor. There are many styles and types of interior doors available today, so make sure you put some thought into what you are buying when building your new custom home or remodeling your existing one. Here's what you need to know when choosing...

01 Feb 22

A Guide To Choosing The Best Warming Drawer For You

How To Keep Food Warm Without Drying It Out

What is a warming drawer and why should you have one in your kitchen? A warming drawer is a household appliance that is designed to maintain a steady temperature without overcooking or drying out the food you place inside. You can prepare an entire meal in advance and keep it warm when dinnertime is still an hour away. Or, keep a single plate of food...

23 Nov 21

A Guide To Choosing The Best Beverage Center For You

The Benefits Of Integrating Hot and Cold Beverage Centers Into Your Kitchen Design

Having dedicated cold and hot beverage centers in your kitchen may sound like a luxury, but in fact, it can be a real convenience. For instance, putting cans and bottles in a cold beverage center will free-up valuable space in your main refrigerator. Certain beverages, like wine, benefit from being stored at...

23 Nov 21

2019 Gold Award Winning Whole-Home Renovation In Rockville

2019 Maryland Building Industry Association – Montgomery County Custom Builder Awards Gold Medal Winner: Renovation Over 2,000 Square Feet

Our clients fell in love with the tranquil lake and charming gazebo on this incredible property, but they knew that the old house that stood there needed significant updating and expansion to accommodate their young family. In order to meet their needs, we...

07 Jun 19

14 Home Bar Design Ideas

14 Home Bar Design Ideas

If you love entertaining in your home, a bar can be a fun and functional place for your friends and family to gather. A bar should be located where you will host your guests most of the time. That means your bar could be next to your kitchen, in your living room, in your great room, in your basement recreation room, or even adjacent to your outdoor living area. Need some...

11 May 17

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