Refresh Your Home In The New Year
As another year comes to an end, many people find themselves dealing with more than just holiday leftovers. Families may struggle with cramped living spaces, outdated kitchens, worn-out furniture, and cluttered garages. So, if your New Year’s resolution includes updating your home and furnishings to improve style and functionality, consider these budget-friendly ideas to refresh […]
Kitchen Remodeling Ideas for Holiday Entertaining
The holidays are a special time for family traditions, like shopping for gifts at the fantastic designer stores in the City Center DC mall, decorating the house with seasonal favorites, and planning family gatherings. However, baking holiday favorites such as those delicious gingerbread cookies can be challenging in an old or outdated kitchen, not to […]
How To Heat A Screened In Porch For All Your Holiday Guests
Winter in Washington, DC, is one of the most beautiful times of the year. Holiday celebrations are abundant, from ice skating among the twinkling lights on the National Mall to festive bonfires at Winter City Lights in Olney, MD. If you plan to host holiday gatherings, why not extend your living space to your screened-in […]
Home Repairs Before The Holidays
The holiday season is a wonderful time of year in the Greater Washington area. The shopping malls are festive and bright, the air is crisp, and twinkling lights dot the streets. However, just as surely as the wind blows over the Potomac, rain, sleet, and snow will soon transform the streets of DC, Arlington, Chevy […]
Time To Get Those Gutters Cleaned
The more than two million trees in the District of Columbia alone, which makes our nation’s capital one of the most beautiful places in the world to experience seasonal color changes. But as those colorful leaves of the American Sweetgum, Red Maple, Scarlet Oak, and other native trees fall, many will land on your roof […]
Signs You Need Deck Repairs
For many residents in Georgetown, DC; Brookmont, MD; and the greater DMV area, having a deck is an essential feature of their homes. Whether hosting weekend barbecues with family, relaxing with a good book, or enjoying a sunset over the Potomac while sipping an Arnold Palmer, decks are an extension of a home that can […]
What Is A 4-Way Switch
Coming home at night after a long commute on the beltway, do you ever wish there was a more convenient light switch to avoid navigating a long hallway in the dark? For instance, it can be inconvenient if your light switch is located at the opposite end of the mudroom rather than by the door. […]
Design Secrets For A Basement Bathroom Just In Time For The Holidays
The holidays are approaching, and it’s your turn to host the family holiday party in your cramped downtown DC townhome. With a median sales price of a whopping $572 per square foot, moving to a larger residence with an extra bathroom is out of reach for most urban professionals. Don’t despair, the answer to your […]
How To Clean An Air Conditioner
Have you ever thought about what a typical day looks like for a window air conditioner? It constantly breathes in the hot summer air, exhales contaminants outside, and blows refrigerated air through the vent on the inside. While it keeps your living space nice and cool, the air conditioner also collects dust mites, bacteria, pollen, […]
Space-Saving Ideas Using the Attic
Are you feeling cramped in your home? With the average U.S. household spending over $2,000 annually on self-storage, there’s a better solution closer to home: Your attic could be a goldmine of extra space. Depending on your home’s size, it could provide up to 1,800 square feet of storage potential. Why Transform Your Attic? Converting […]
