Why you Want a Custom Home and Not a Customized Home When people think of custom homes, sometimes they are really thinking about a customized home, a production or “tract” home that is customized to the home buyer’s taste. With a production home, you typically get to choose from one of several cookie cutter layouts and then you choose from … Read More
What Are “Woodchucks” in Bethesda? Not What You Think!
Springtime is coming, and it is a beautiful season in Bethesda and Washington DC. Unfortunately, it is also the season when landscaping, garden maintenance, and home repair scams come into full bloom. In order to avoid being the victim of “woodchucks,” here are some things you should know. What’s a Woodchuck? Landscaping, garden maintenance, and home repair scams are not … Read More
2017 Home Construction & Interior Design Trends for Washington DC
Washington is a locale that loves interior design trends. In fact, Aly Brooks, Ballard Design’s head buyer, observes that “the DC customer is bold and metropolitan and open to embrace different colors, textures, and patterns. Other markets are more conservative.” Ballard, one of the most high-end of interior designers, is a local favorite. So let’s look at 2017 home construction and … Read More
6 Tips for Better Maryland Snow Removal Services: Help Your Contractor Succeed!
Maryland Snow Removal Services are in full swing! It’s no secret that winter has come to Bethesda, MD, and with it, the hazards that come along with winter weather. Snow creates a beautiful blanket when it first falls, but by the time the next morning rolls around, you want to be able to move freely around your property without having … Read More
Snow Removal Services: Finding Best Commercial Snow Removal Companies
Winter 2016-2017 is here! And hold on to your hats, because it’s really going to kick into gear this weekend. It’s not even officially Winter yet, but we’re going to get hit with PILES of snow and frigid temps in the Washington DC and Bethesda, MD area. Hopefully you’ve been ready for quite some time now, but just in case … Read More
Holiday Decorating Tips With Safety & Home Design in Mind
It’s that time of the year when most people have holiday decorating on their minds. Many homeowners add decorations where we’d like without much thought to existing home design elements or potential dangers or damage to the home. We’d like to get you to stop and think through some strategies to help make holiday decorating quicker and safer. After all, … Read More
5 Ideas to Beautify Your Winter Landscape in the Mid-Atlantic
Both spring and summer are wonderful seasons. It’s the time when your yard looks the most beautiful, filled by flowers, lush green grass, and other flowering trees. However, as we move into winter, you may find that the beauty you love so much in the spring and summer has dwindled away. Fortunately, there is no need to despair, as winter landscape on your … Read More
Outdoor Kitchens: A Hot Trend in Washington DC Area-Even in Winter!
Outdoor kitchens are the new “must have” home trend in Washington DC and Maryland area homes. They add living space to your home and give it a “wow” factor that is sure to impress. But do outdoor kitchens provide value in the winter months? Typically, most DC area households don’t venture much into outdoor living in winter beyond wheeling a … Read More
Check Out Latest Luxury Bathroom Trends in Bethesda & DC Homes
Today’s homes go beyond comfort to provide a luxurious retreat from daily stress. And one area of the home that has seen tremendous changes in this philosophy is bathrooms. As you consider building or remodeling your home, it’s vital to consider luxury bathroom trends to not only treat yourself to a peaceful oasis, but to be sure your home has … Read More
5 Incredible Benefits of Landscape Lighting & Garden Lights
Your home is your pride and joy. Once you have laid down your lawn, planted your flower beds, and set up the barbecue on the back porch, you may think your work is done. There’s more though! Adding landscape lighting and garden lights is a great way to highlight your yard’s best features and make your home a safer place. … Read More