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Moving In: 5 Ways to Design Your Home For Multi-Generational Living

How To Live Together While Maintaining Privacy And Independence

A multi-generational household is defined as having two or more adult generations living together, sometimes with related young children. This can mean parents living with adult children ages 25 and older, parents living with adult children and grandchildren, or grandparents living with grandchildren without the parents. In the last...

14 Aug 23

Landscaping Your Yard: 7 Tips You Need To Know

Learn How To Elevate The Appearance Of Your Home

First impressions are lasting. Well-designed landscaping is a smart investment because it elevates the overall appearance of your home and increases the value of your property. Whether you are building a brand-new custom home and starting from scratch, you are remodeling your current home, or you are simply freshening up the existing landscaping in...

07 Jun 23

12 Home Office Design Ideas That Will Inspire You

Transform Your Space To Make It Work For You

In the past few years, many people have changed the way they work, especially here in the Washington, DC area. Advancements in technology have made it easier and more cost effective for some professionals to work full-time or part-time from their home offices.

There are a variety of reasons why working from home can be beneficial for both employees and...

01 Dec 22

8 Steps To Finding The Right Homebuilder For You

How To Choose A Homebuilder Who Will Honor Your Vision, Time, And Budget

Building a new custom home or remodeling your current home is a huge investment in money, time, and energy on your part. You need to find a homebuilder who will be your partner and trusted advisor throughout the planning, design, and construction phases of your project. The following steps will help you identify a...

16 Sep 22

Beautiful New Indoor And Outdoor Living Space

Turning Lemons Into Lemonade

The story begins with a huge tree crashing through the back of a home during a storm. The homeowners called us for help and we got to work right away. We repaired the family room ceiling, which had a big hole in it. Then we got to work on renovating the kitchen and adding a beautiful new outdoor living space.

22 Jun 22

An Overview Of The Various Types Of Insulation For Your Home

How To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient And Comfortable

Proper insulation is critical to ensuring that your home is comfortable all year long. The right types of insulation in the right places will also make your home more energy efficient, and that can save you on heating and cooling costs. Sealing your home's envelope - the outer walls, windows, doors, and other openings - coupled with...

01 Dec 21

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