2020 has been up and down. But this past year has helped us reconnect with our homes. Life in quarantine has encouraged us to make our...

Although most folks are hoping for a white winter in 2021, the Almanac predicts that winter temperatures will be above normal with the...

We welcome this beautiful autumn season. The humidity has lifted, and we are left to enjoy a few mild and sunny days. However, with the...

In 2015, after getting used to being a widow, I decided that I needed a project to help me restart living my life again.  My dad built a...

On the heels of Tropical Storm Isaias, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center states this Atlantic hurricane season could be one of the busiest...

There is beauty in the function of a staircase — a well-designed stair can be one of the most stunning architectural forms in your...

More Than 60% of Renovated Kitchens Feature Islands (2020) According to Houzz’s survey, kitchen islands continue to be very popular for...

If you have bought a waterfront house on the Chesapeake Bay, you know how peaceful it is to live near a body of water.  How calming it is...

A growing trend in home design and planning is a dedicated space for a wine collection. Whether you live in a sprawling country estate, a...

Starting in the living room, children love to build forts by pulling unattached cushions and pillows off the coach. To keep the living...

Once you have chosen your design/build remodeling company, it is time to decide what you actually want changed.  What parts of your house...

Aaah! Working at home! Fuzzy bunny slippers. Quiet moments of contemplation. Free, unrestricted access to a refrigerator. Add the...

The sudden changes in your everyday life can have you feeling a bit stressed, especially when you realize working from home in your...

Being at home can have you ready to tackle some of those small DIY projects. But where do you start? Here is a message from John Johnson,...

What's going to happen to the remodeling industry when everyone is allowed to get back to some kind of normal life all at the same time?...

In this serious time of social distancing and sheltering in place, here is Part II of “What Do We Do Now?”.    Get Creative!  Below is a...

In this serious time of social distancing and sheltering in place, there is only so many TV shows/movies that you can watch.  Now what? ...

The holidays are over, and the bills are showing up in the mail.  January is the beginning of the new year and the new decade.  It is...

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and soon your home will be filled with family and friends. Whether it’s your first time planning...

An East Coast autumn is a thing of beauty. The temperature cools off, the leaves change color, and homeowners deck out their property in...