Beyond Granite & Quartz Countertops: Other Luxury Stone Options

Dawn KruegerHome Construction

kitchen marble countertop by Rasevic Construction in Bethesda, MD

Did you know that you have multiple natural stone countertop options beyond the ever so popular granite and quartz countertops? Natural stone countertops are a huge luxury home design trend, and the more unique they are the better. So let’s look at some additional natural stone countertop options to consider: Soapstone Countertops Soapstone has a distinctive beauty that you won’t … Read More

Curb Appeal: How To Make Your Home Stand Out!

Dawn KruegerLandscaping

beautiful house from street with curb appeal

This is the time of year most homeowners begin thinking about their home’s curb appeal and how they can improve it to make their home stand out. Before summer plans blow away lawn and landscaping dreams, let’s take a look at some landscape tips where a little labor or investment can add up to big time curb appeal improvements! Luscious Lawn Care Aside … Read More

Does Professional Landscaping Increase Your Home Value?

Dawn KruegerLandscaping

Garden Pond, landscape

Landscaping is a great way to add curb appeal to your home. If you are looking to sell, it’s an important factor in making your house stand out that you may not have considered. But does professional landscaping increase your home value directly? It’s a good question to ask yourself before you begin to work on your landscaping or invest … Read More

How To Get Brilliant, Non-Stop Color In Your Maryland Garden

Dawn KruegerLandscaping

Astilbe flowering shrub

Spring is here and the garden beckons. Perhaps you have decided that this is the year you will have the perfect lawn and flowerbeds. Maybe you will add a winding walkway lined with non-stop color and ever-present blossoms in magnificent colors, blooming all summer long. Either way, it helps to know how to get non-stop color in your Maryland garden … Read More

What Are The Benefits of a Healthy Lawn?

Dawn KruegerLandscaping

lawn mowed with stripes

If you ask homeowners to list the benefits of a healthy lawn, they will probably just answer that their lawn provides their home natural beauty and a place for their family to hang out. They may not be aware of additional environmental benefits beyond aesthetic appeal. Let’s examine several benefits of a healthy lawn. Healthy Lawns Increase Your Home Value A vibrant … Read More

How To Buy a New Home When You Have a House to Sell

Dawn KruegerHome Construction

open house sign

It’s nerve-wracking to buy a new home and sell one at the same time in any market, let alone the competitive one we’re experiencing in Washington, D.C.-Bethesda-Baltimore. On one hand, you’ll suspect, rightly, that as a buyer, you’ll be competing with several others for a particular home, and you don’t want your offer to have a sell-existing-home-first contingency. As a … Read More

5 Lawn Care Myths To Stop Believing Now. #3 Will Shock You!

Dawn KruegerLandscaping

garden hose watering lawn

A healthy lawn sets off the design of your home and is a beautiful and comfortable place to relax. Providing the best garden maintenance, but misconceptions abound. To a new or inexperienced homeowner, some common practices sound logical – but they are actually garden maintenance myths! Why not cut the lawn very short to slow the growth or throw away … Read More

How To Be Awesome With Eco-Friendly Home Construction

Dawn KruegerHome Construction

From Houston Lifestyles & Homes http://houstonlifestyles.com/from-the-manor-to-memorial/

Spring has finally arrived, and with the new season comes the opportunity for some fun home projects and lots of new home construction breaking ground. When looking at all the options for tackling your next update or home construction, consider going green! There are so many new and awesome eco-friendly ideas out there, and we promise they are as beautiful as … Read More

Learn 3 Expert Tips for Planting a Luxurious Lawn: When & How

Dawn KruegerLandscaping

Luxurious Lawn, Green Grass

You’re looking for that lush, luxurious green lawn that creates neighbor-envy. Who isn’t, right? But how do you get it? When should you plant grass seed and how do you do it? The task may seem daunting. Horror stories from your neighbors about wasted time and money spent on seed have you a little apprehensive. But it really isn’t all … Read More