New Year's Savings
As we welcome in the New Year 2021, this is a good time to review how we spend our money. Now that the holidays are over, the bills are...
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Dec 29, 2020
Color and Design Trends for 2021
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...
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Dec 15, 2020
Do Not Let A Winter Storm Take You By Surprise!
Although most folks are hoping for a white winter in 2021, the Almanac predicts that winter temperatures will be above normal with the...
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Sep 29, 2020
Prep Your home With Our Autumn Home Checklist
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...
Debbie Ritchie
Sep 23, 2020
Bought A Fixer Upper: What Now?
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...
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Sep 12, 2020
Building Homes on the Chesapeake Bay to Withstand Damaging Storms
On the heels of Tropical Storm Isaias, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center states this Atlantic hurricane season could be one of the busiest...
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Aug 31, 2020
Safe and Stylish Staircases
There is beauty in the function of a staircase — a well-designed stair can be one of the most stunning architectural forms in your...
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Aug 31, 2020
Why Kitchen Islands Continue to Be So Popular
More Than 60% of Renovated Kitchens Feature Islands (2020) According to Houzz’s survey, kitchen islands continue to be very popular for...
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Jul 22, 2020
Peace of Mind on the Chesapeake Bay
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...
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Jul 2, 2020
A Personal Wine Storehouse
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...
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Jun 22, 2020
A Safe and Child-Friendly Home
Starting in the living room, children love to build forts by pulling unattached cushions and pillows off the coach. To keep the living...
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Jun 18, 2020
How to Design the Changes You Want in Your House
Once you have chosen your design/build remodeling company, it is time to decide what you actually want changed. What parts of your house...
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May 12, 2020
Need a Functional In-Home Office?
Aaah! Working at home! Fuzzy bunny slippers. Quiet moments of contemplation. Free, unrestricted access to a refrigerator. Add the...
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Apr 27, 2020
How To Navigate Your Designs During COVID-19
The sudden changes in your everyday life can have you feeling a bit stressed, especially when you realize working from home in your...
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Apr 27, 2020
Help with DIY Projects!
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,...
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Apr 27, 2020
The Remodeling Wave
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?...
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Apr 14, 2020
What Do We Do Now? Part II
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...
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Apr 14, 2020
What Do We Do Now? Part I
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? ...
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Mar 9, 2020
How to Save Money Around the House
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...
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Nov 17, 2017
4 Ways to Ready Your Home for Holiday Guests
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and soon your home will be filled with family and friends. Whether it’s your first time planning...
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