Welcome to our blog! This is where we have our recent project, tips, inspiration, and more. If you are looking for just a gallery of pictures and fewer words, take a look over at our portfolio. If you want to know our process and the before pictures, stay right here and comb through our recent projects. And if you want to learn, or have questions about the renovation process, this is also a great place to be! If you want to hear about a particular topic, let us know.
Many people have heard that remodeling a kitchen is one of the best ways to increase the value of your home. It stands to reason, then, that adding another kitchen–this time, outdoors–will increase that value even more. An outdoor kitchen is an attractive investment that comes with several benefits. Today’s outdoor kitchens are much more than just a built-in barbecue on a patio. People equip these kitchens with oversized grills, sinks, and granite countertops. They often feature gourmet appliances, electricity, and plumbing as well.
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Complete Basement Remodel in Edgewater, Maryland For this recent project, we started with an unfinished basement. It had one room with drywalled walls, but the rest had open ceilings to the floor joists and concrete floors. It was being used mainly for storage. However, this was a
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If you’re planning a bathroom remodel project, you surely have a lot of things on your mind. There is no right way to remodel your bathroom, and the choices are endless if you have a flexible budget. Even without a lot of money to invest in your new bathroom, you can still make a variety of choices regarding paint, fixtures, and lighting. The most important part of any remodeling project is setting yourself up for success by planning ahead. Here are six must-know tips to consider before getting your bathroom remodel project started.
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Did you know Maryland was the seventh state to become a state? Hence our namesake. Agriculture has played an important part in the state’s history. So, it’s not uncommon to come across renovated farmhouses or those looking to remodel farmhouses. It’s a piece of history and is a great way to make something old into something new. However, with older structures, comes not so easy remodeling projects. For this Maryland farmhouse bathroom remodel, that was no different.
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If you’re like the average family, you might have spent a lot of time in your home in the past year. If you’re ready to make a change in the year ahead, take advantage of some of this year’s fun and affordable home renovation trends to make your house more functional, energy-efficient, and stylish.
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Initially, the homeowner approached us to have a paver patio out their back door. However, they decided to do a screened-in patio after further consideration. And that’s not unusual for two reasons. First, homeowners don’t always know all their options. Second, it’s Maryland, and we have a lot of bugs. See how it turned out.
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Whether you’re ready or not, cold weather is here. That means ice and snow aren’t too far behind. Although it can create some pretty scenery, winter weather also causes slippery sidewalks and pathways. As you are gathering your winter supplies, remember the shovels and snow blowers. But there is another helpful tool: ice melt. Is it safe to use ice melt on pavers?
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Usually, we list out materials for our recent projects, the homeowner’s wishes, and how it went. But, for this one, we will let the pictures and the customer do the talking. While we are always happy with satisfied customers, it’s great to get testimonials of our hard work. For this deck and large patio, we worked with the Callows. They had a vision, and we had the skills to make it happen. Here are some of the after photos and the client’s review.
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The look and feel of your home can be influenced by many different variables coming together, but color is one of the most important. From the tiles in your bathroom to the paint on your shutters, designing the home of your dreams is all about color choices. So what is the best paver color for your patio?
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Like many homeowners, this one inherited the deck that came with the house when they bought it. It was a small, low to the ground deck. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t good either. As you can see from the pictures, it’s a pretty typical builders deck. It didn’t really allow for many people or had versatility. So, they wanted a new paver patio instead. But not just a typical paver patio, though. These homeowners wanted a new paver patio that was bold and unique.
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